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It’s quick. Most trade licenses require less than two years of training or schooling to acquire. Compare that to the average time it takes to earn a bachelor’s degree: 5 to 6 years! It’s preprofessional. The skills trade schools teach are designed for the workplace. That means you will graduate with a marketable certification and career ready. Compare this to liberal arts fields of study, where majoring in visual art or literature may mean that the pathway to a career is less defined. It’s more affordable. According to Vocational Training HG, “the overall average cost of vocational school in the United States is about $33,000” and “the average cost of a Bachelor’s degree is $127,000.” Less cost means less debt. This means there will be fewer debilitating loans to repay post-graduation, and greater financial freedom. It’s accessible. College is not for everyone, and the risks of starting, but not completing school are high. The Institute of Education Statistics estimates that “40% of attendees at a four-year college drop out before completing their degree” and “64% take longer than four years to graduate.” This means that those who decide not to complete college still have to pay the cost of a degree they didn’t obtain. There’s demand. With more and more millennials and Gen-Y’ers getting bachelors degrees, there is a hole in the supply of young tradespeople. As current trades workers age in the industry, the demand for you talent will skyrocket. Elite Home Tutoring Ready to help your child thrive? Book a free 30-minute trial session — no pressure, no commitment. We’ll match a background-checked, degree-holding tutor to your child’s needs, online or in your home. Schedule a Free Trial → Prefer to talk? Call or text (408) 791-1255