They offer classroom instruction and practical on-the-job training which makes for a powerful one-two punch of skills-based learning. And they come with a steady paycheck, unlike accruing college debt for a college degree, which can take decades to pay off.
One of the most common ways to learn a skilled trade is through on-the-job training in the form of an apprenticeship. With apprenticeships, you get paid to learn from experienced professionals in real work environments while also completing formal classroom training.Apr 8, 2021
What trade jobs pay the most?
- Construction Managers.
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers.
- Radiation Therapists.
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists.
- Dental Hygienists.
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians.
- Aircraft and Avionics Equipment Mechanics and Technicians.
- Boilermakers.
What is the best skilled trade to learn?
- Plumber. Mike Rowe once fought back against plumber misconceptions during an interview.
- Construction Manager.
- Elevator Mechanic.
- Electrical Powerline Technician.
- Aircraft Mechanic.
- Geological and Petroleum Technician.
- Boilermaker.
- Electrician.
What is the fastest trade to learn?
Commercial truck driving is by far the fastest trade to learn. In as few as 160 training hours, you can earn your CDL-A tractor trailer driver's license. That translates to about 3-6 weeks of training for full time students. Roadmaster offers a CDL-A training program that lasts about 3 to 6 weeks.
Training and Certification Programs The shortest programs are short. At Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, for example, programs include Metalcasting Technology (three weeks), Production Welder (six weeks) and Facilities Maintenance Technician (12 weeks).Jun 6, 2021
- Emergency Medical Technician.
- Funeral director.
- Brick Mason.
- Personal trainer.
- Medical coder.
- Firefighter.
- Air traffic controller.
- Automobile service station manager.