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Top trade schools for job placement?

As I'm looking into trade schools, I'm curious which ones have the best job placement rates. If anyone has experience or recommendations, I'd love to hear about trade schools with strong job placement programs.

a year ago

Trade schools have seen increasing demand due to their structured approach towards imparting vocational skills and offerings of industry-valid certifications in diverse fields such as welding, HVAC repair, electrical work, and IT. While there are numerous well-regarded trade schools across the nation, a few have distinguished themselves with strong job placement rates.

1. Northwestern Institute of Health and Technology in Chicago has a reported job placement rate over 90%, offering courses in a variety of healthcare fields such as medical assistance, MRI technology, and lab work.

2. State Technical College of Missouri has consistently high job placement rates. As per their annual report, approximately 99% of their graduates are placed in jobs relating to their field of study. They offer programs in diverse fields like automotive technology, electrical distribution systems, and civil engineering.

3. Lakeshore Technical College in Wisconsin has a 95% job placement rate and offers programs across a wide range of fields, including welding, IT, horticulture, and healthcare.

4. Georgia Trade School: This school is known for its welding program and boasts a near 100% job placement rate. It is seen as a leader in the welding industry.

5. Lincoln Tech is a network of trade schools across the US with high job placement rates. They offer degree and diploma programs in diverse fields like automotive technology, culinary arts, and health sciences.

These are just a few examples, and the best fit for you will largely depend on what trade you're interested in. Make sure to research each school thoroughly, examining their accreditation, cost, location, and any specific programs you're interested in before making a decision.

a year ago

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