Trying to pay for school has just gotten harder and harder. According to the College Board, college prices have increased by more than 169% since 1980. And while there may be several different reasons for the inflated cost of higher education, people who want to return to school face a challenge. They need to be creative when...
Did you know the number of employed electricians will grow by almost 10% before 2030? (BLS.GOV as of 2022) It’s no surprise that more and more people are choosing to enter trade schools to enter fields such as electrical, HVAC, or other popular trades. It can be tough to choose between a trade school and an apprenticeship....
Have you seen the headlines? America is in desperate need of more construction workers. Industry experts say that construction businesses need to hire 2.2 million more workers in the next three years. It’s easy to equate the construction industry with male workers, and that’s a fair assessment. Men have long dominated construction trades; over 90%...
You’ve reached that point in your life where you’re supposed to start applying for all the universities you can, but what if that doesn’t feel quite right? Don’t worry. A four-year university isn’t your only option for postsecondary education. Instead, you may choose to enroll at a trade school. What is a trade school? We’ve...
According to U.S. News, 30.6% of K-12 students were involved in hybrid studies in mid-March of 2021. The pandemic was brutal for many students and teachers. Learning environments were being completely restructured to fit online formats. Students everywhere had to adjust to studying from home. Of course, this adjustment didn’t apply to only K-12 students....
Do you want to become an HVAC technician in California? Many HVAC technicians in California believe their salary and lifestyle are excellent. Employers and technicians find the state ideal for employment and finding qualified workers. There is also plenty of job opportunities and a competitive salary in this state. As you embark on your journey...
If you enjoy working with numbers or you’re interested in the many facets of how business works, an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration could be a good option for you. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, after receiving this type of degree, the most popular career includes bookkeepers and human resources personnel; however,...
Did you know there are over 7 million workers in the construction industry in the United States alone? Those workers build nearly $1.4 trillion worth of structures each year, and that number isn’t expected to stop growing any time soon. Even during economic strife, the construction industry has faced a steady incline over the last decade, but...
From 1999 to 2014, trade school students nearly doubled from 9.6 million to almost 16 million. That increase has been credited to high school graduates learning that there are more opportunities available to them other than a four-year degree, and they’ve begun leaping at careers that only require a certificate. More people are going back to school...
In 2018, according to Finances Online, 34% of students stated that fees and tuition were their main concerns when applying to college programs. If you live on campus at a 4-year school, the average cost is about $24,300! Going to school doesn’t require this much or take this long. Have you thought about attending a...