You know who’s NOT unemployed right now? A lot of mechanics, dental hygienists, craftspeople, and others in trades! The trades are high-paying, largely recession and pandemic-proof careers. Here are the top 5 reasons you should consider a trade career.
#1: Recession-Proof
You know who’s working during the pandemic? A lot of tradespeople – plumbers, medical and dental assistants, mechanics, electricians, and many more! In a non-pandemic recession, chefs, beauticians, and other trade careers usually have work too.
And it’s not low-paying work, either.
#2 High Salaries
Trades like dental hygienists, practical nurses, elevator mechanics, and air traffic controllers can make more than $60,000 per year – some even make upwards of $100,000 per year!
These careers are accessible even if you struggled in school, too.
#3: Hands-On Education
While you might take community college classes, apprenticeships are typically hands-on experiences where you learn by doing, not by sitting in a desk reading textbooks.
Speaking of community college, that’s not the only way to get into the trades.
#4: Multiple Pathways to Entry
You need a high school diploma or GED. After that, though, you can go the community college route, find a technical school, or even jump straight into an apprenticeship if you know someone who is already in the trade and is willing to train you.
And if you do go to trade school, it’s not going to put you in debt like traditional colleges.
#5: Little To No Student Debt
Community college and trade school programs are often VERY affordable! Some students get out with NO debt at all.