College isn't right for everyone. Here's a breakdown of how training for a career in the trades compares to a traditional four-year education.
In the past 12 months, 2.8 million new jobs in the skilled trades have been left unfilled. With a large portion of the labor force approaching retirement, there is huge demand for new talent.
Learning a trade can help you start a career - it's not just another job. Earn a meaningful wage as well as benefits such as 401k and health insurance.
Paid apprenticeships offer full-time compensation and benefits. Upon completing an apprenticeship you won't just be debt-free - you'll have a job and a steady income.
With many small business owners retiring, there has never been a better time to start your own plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or other trade business.
44 million Americans have some form of student debt, with an average balance of $33,000 outstanding. Most will take at least 10 years to pay this off.
Many students graduate with no real-world experience other than internships, making them less employable.
Many careers require even more than four years of schooling, causing more significant debt burden without the guarantee of a significantly higher salary
Many degrees, especially those not in STEM fields, leave graduates facing an ambiguous career path.
Paid apprenticeships allow you to avoid accumulating debt and help you start building wealth for yourself and your family immediately.
