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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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2120 Pewaukee Rd, Suite 103 |  Waukesha, WI 53188
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  • About Us
    • Staff
    • Leadership
    • 2022-2024 Strategic Plan
    • Bylaws & Code of Ethics
    • Mission & Vision
    • History of the MBA
    • Contact Us
  • Membership
    • Membership Requirements & Application
    • Membership Benefits
    • Search for an MBA Member
    • Committees & Councils >
      • B2B Networking Groups >
        • Belman B2B Group
        • Demlang B2B Group
        • Gscheidmeier B2B Group
      • Construction Arbitration Board
      • Construction Advocacy Council
      • Finance Committee
      • Fun Committee
      • Home Show Committee
      • Membership Committee
      • Parade of Homes Event Committee
      • Women in the Construction Industry
    • 2022 Membership Drive - Cancun Trip
    • Spike Club
    • Upcoming Events
  • Events and Education
    • Calendar >
      • MBA Events Calendar
      • Community Calendar
    • Parade of Homes >
      • 2022 Parade of Homes - Directions
      • POH FAQ
      • Temp POH
    • Home Building & Remodeling Show >
      • Home Show Job Board
    • Spring Tour
    • Connect Events
    • MBA University
    • 2022 Economic Housing Forecast
  • News
    • Member News
    • Event & MBA Logos
    • Press Releases
    • Media Contacts
    • WBA Updates
    • NAHB Now Blog
  • Consumer
    • Search for an MBA Member
    • View Membership Directory
    • 10 Reasons to Use an MBA Member
    • Construction Industry Quality Standards Book | Order Form
  • Resources
    • Industry Standards Book - Order Now!
    • Member Resources >
      • Builder and Associate of the Year Nominations
      • Legal Resources
      • 2022 Golf Outing Sponsors
      • Member Directory 2020
      • Board of Directors
      • Contracts & Forms
      • Home of the Week Feature
      • Check Your Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Status
    • Dispute Resolution
    • Construction Industry Quality Standards
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