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4 Benefits of Choosing a Skilled Trades Career

1. Trade School is Less Expensive & Shorter
A technical college is cheaper and shorter than a traditional 4 year
degree. The average bachelor’s degree will likely cost more than $100,000—and closer to $150k if completely financed through loans. Training programs for the skilled trades typically last 6 months to 2 years, and will cost about $30,000.

2. Skilled Trades Pay Well
Paychecks for trade jobs are either the same or more than other careers. A bachelors degree is not necessary to have a well-paying career!

3. Job Security
Jobs in the trades simply cannot be outsourced. While jobs in the information, technology, or customer service sectors can always be contracted out, the careers that require literal hands-on work cannot be.

4. Job Availability
Trades jobs are not only very secure, there’s a whole lot of openings for them as well. In the next 15 years, millions more tradespeople will be retiring than white collar professionals.
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  • About Us
    • Staff
    • Leadership
    • Bylaws & Code of Ethics
    • Mission & Vision
    • History of the MBA
    • Community >
      • Habitat for Humanity Waukesha County
      • Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity
      • Operation Finally Home
      • Revitalize Milwaukee
    • Contact Us
  • Membership
    • Membership Requirements & Application
    • Membership Benefits
    • Search for an MBA Member
    • Committees & Councils >
      • B2B Networking Groups
      • Building Trades Council
      • Construction Arbitration Board
      • Construction Advocacy Council
      • Developing Professionals
      • Education Committee
      • Membership Committee
      • Women in the Construction Industry
    • Spike Club
  • Events and Education
    • Calendar >
      • MBA Events Calendar
      • Community Calendar
    • 2020 Parade of Homes
    • 2021 Parade of Homes
    • Home Building & Remodeling Show
    • Spring Tour
    • General Membership Meeting
    • Connect Events
    • MBA University
    • Building Trades Career Day
  • News
    • Member News
    • Press Releases
    • Media Contacts
    • NAHB Now Blog
  • Consumer
    • Search for an MBA Member
    • View Membership Directory
    • 10 Reasons to Use an MBA Member
    • Build Together
  • Resources
    • Member Resources >
      • Member Directory 2020
      • Board of Directors
      • Contracts & Forms
      • Home of the Week Feature
      • Check Your Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Status
    • Job Bank
    • Event & MBA Logos
    • Dispute Resolution
    • Construction Industry Quality Standards
    • Construction Careers
  • Member Login