Exploring Vocational Schools and Apprenticeships
This activity aims to help students learn more about vocational schools and apprenticeships.
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Career and technical education (CTE), vocational schools, and trade school are great options for gaining hands-on skills and preparing for careers in fields like healthcare, technology, construction, and many others. These programs are often classroom based, short term, career focused, and cost less than college. These training programs may lead to a certificate or licensure..
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What is Career and Technical Education (CTE)? (2:14) and Trade School: Why You Should Consider It – Vocational School (3:31). Learn what makes a trade or vocational school different from other types of postsecondary education programs and how to choose a trade school.
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The Adult Career Tech Education Route to a Rewarding Career (4:15). This video is of educators and adult students who share insights about adult career tech education programs in Ohio.
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Here are some sites to check out for more information about specific opportunities that are available in your area:
- Exploring Trade School Opportunities – This site provides guidance and resources to help students explore options and learn about how to select and apply for programs.
- Career Technical Education & Ohio Technical Centers – This resource includes general information and guidance about technical education along with an interactive list of schools and programs in Ohio.
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Apprenticeships are a career pathway that allows you to learn a skill while working and earning money at the same time. Unlike traditional college programs, apprenticeships provide hands-on training in real workplaces, where you can gain experience, learn from people who do that type of work, and even earn industryrecognized certifications.
Apprenticeships are available in a wide range of fields, from construction and healthcare to IT and manufacturing. This is a potential option for you if you learn by doing and want a direct path into a career. Apprenticeship programs may have the option to also make money while you are learning. You may need to pay for things like uniforms or tools.
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Apprenticeships (4:42) – Learn about apprenticeship options across the state that provide students with rigorous academic coursework along with on-the-job training to help them prepare for an in-demand career, all why helping to save money.
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Here are some sites to check out for more information about apprenticeships and specific opportunities that are available in your area:
- Preparing for an Apprenticeship | Pinnacle Career Institute – This resource gives guidance on choosing and successfully preparing for an apprenticeship.
- ApprenticeOhio | Ohio Department of Job and Family Services – This site provides information about how to search for and apply to available apprenticeships in Ohio.
- Kickstart Your Career with an Apprenticeship (3:39) – This video shares information about ApprenticeOhio and how to use the website.
- Apprenticeship | Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council – This site focuses on building trades like plumbers, electricians, and roofers.