| Looking for a quick way to learn a new | | | | which the school is located, however some |
| profession? Vocational Schools offer high-speed | | | | vocational and trade schools are not accredited. |
| certification, diplomas and even undergraduate | | | | Certificates and degrees from accredited schools |
| degrees, without all the hassles of a traditional | | | | carry more weight than those awarded by an |
| school setting. | | | | non-accredited school, as non-accredited |
| Vocational Schools (also known as Trade Schools) | | | | certification may not be acceptable to state or |
| are secondary and postsecondary education | | | | federal civil service jobs, and sometimes not |
| institutions that serve an important function in | | | | acceptable to other employers. Another |
| today's world: educating and training students for | | | | advantage of attending an accredited school is |
| careers in skilled professions and trades. Many | | | | that they frequently are permitted to offer |
| hundreds of privately and publicly supported trade | | | | federal financial aid, such as Stafford and Perkins |
| schools offer licensure, certification, and degrees in | | | | loans and Pell grants. Students must contact the |
| a diverse array of business, trade, academic, and | | | | financial aid officer at the school for the financial |
| technical fields. | | | | aid applications. Some financial aid documents are |
| Vocational Schools offer a whole host of | | | | offered online. |
| vocational studies such as mechanics, carpentry, | | | | It is wise to review the curriculum and curriculum |
| plumbing, and construction, to name just a few. | | | | content before choosing a school, and, if possible, |
| Degrees and certificates are awarded for | | | | meet with school administrators and instructors to |
| completion of courses of study in the classroom, | | | | discuss your goals and needs. Also ask about |
| by apprenticeship in the field, and by distance | | | | placement programs, as many vocational schools |
| learning programs presented online via the | | | | offer placement services to their graduates. |
| Internet. | | | | If you are interested in learning more about |
| Licensure and certificates are awarded by | | | | Vocational Schools and the numerous programs |
| vocational schools to beauticians, barbers, | | | | of study offered, please feel free to search the |
| cosmetologists; to office and business | | | | Schools Galore website for more in-depth |
| professionals, administrative assistants, public | | | | information and resources. |
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