College isn't for everyone...How about a career in the skilled trades? We will be featuring a weekly video created by Dirty Jobs' Host Mike Rowe which hopefully sheds a bright light on the skilled trades.
Click below for a list of skilled trade careers that do not require a four year degree.
Skilled trades and the education needed for each.
Job Title
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Typical Education Needed
for Entry |
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
|
High school diploma or equivalent
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Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
|
Associate’s Degree
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Carpenters
|
High school diploma or equivalent
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Computer Network Support Specialists
|
Associate’s Degree
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Computer Controlled Machine Tool Programmers. Metal and Plastic
|
High school diploma or equivalent
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Computer User Support Specialists
|
Some college, no college
|
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
|
Associate’s Degree
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Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
|
High school diploma or equivalent
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Electricians
|
High school diploma or equivalent
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Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
|
High school diploma or equivalent
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Engineering Technicians
|
Associate’s Degree
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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
|
Post-secondary training, certificate
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Industrial Engineering Technicians
|
Associate’s Degree
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Industrial Machinery Mechanics
|
High school diploma or equivalent
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Machinists
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Massage Therapists
|
Post-secondary training, certificate
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Mechanical Engineering Technicians
|
Associate’s Degree
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Millwrights
|
High school diploma or equivalent
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Physical Therapist Assistants
|
Associate’s Degree
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Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
|
High school diploma or equivalent
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Respiratory Therapists
|
Associate’s Degree
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Sheet Metal Workers
|
High school diploma or equivalent
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Web Developers
|
Associate’s Degree
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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
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High school diploma or equivalent
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