Friday, September 18, 2020

College Isn't For Everyone


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
Typical Education Needed
for Entry
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
High school diploma or equivalent
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
High school diploma or equivalent
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
Associate’s Degree
Carpenters
High school diploma or equivalent
Computer Network Support Specialists
Associate’s Degree
Computer Controlled Machine Tool Programmers. Metal and Plastic
High school diploma or equivalent
Computer User Support Specialists
Some college, no college
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Associate’s Degree
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
High school diploma or equivalent
Electricians
High school diploma or equivalent
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
High school diploma or equivalent
Engineering Technicians
Associate’s Degree
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Post-secondary training, certificate
Industrial Engineering Technicians
Associate’s Degree
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
High school diploma or equivalent
Machinists
High school diploma or equivalent
Massage Therapists
Post-secondary training, certificate
Mechanical Engineering Technicians
Associate’s Degree
Millwrights
High school diploma or equivalent
Physical Therapist Assistants
Associate’s Degree
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
High school diploma or equivalent
Respiratory Therapists
Associate’s Degree
Sheet Metal Workers
High school diploma or equivalent
Web Developers
Associate’s Degree
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
High school diploma or equivalent