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IS A VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL RIGHT FOR YOU?
IS A VOCATIONAL/TRADE SCHOOL RIGHT FOR YOU?
Are you interested in learning how things are made, buildings are constructed, or about the hidden processes and systems that make the world run?
Are you interested in studying devices and systems and figuring out how they work?
Do you like learning, but wish you could do it in other places than just the classroom, or work with tools other than pencils, books, calculators, and computers?
What if you could be outside all day, working with other people while thinking, solving problems and constructing buildings and systems that enable businesses to run and people to live their lives to the fullest?
Well, you can. We need workers who can make sure our world runs smoothly!
A few common fields in the Trades include:
Automotive
Manufacturing
Electrical
Information technology (IT)
Construction
Career education also includes specialized training for fields like:
Cosmetology
Culinary arts
Law enforcement
Medical imaging, licensed nurse, or health aide
Check out this great website for information on short-term educational programs in our area.
Use this site to research the 320 Chicago-area unions affiliated with the Chicago Federation of Labor.
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Career Guide outlines high-demand jobs in Illinois that require either a high school diploma or a college degree.
Finally, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges offers a searchable database to find trade or tech schools that offer your program of interest.
APPRENTICESHIPS
APPRENTICESHIPS
An apprentice is a paid worker who is enrolled in a special training program administered by an employer together with a labor organization or trade association.
An apprentice is a paid worker who is enrolled in a special training program administered by an employer together with a labor organization or trade association.
These opportunities are in the Chicagoland area:
Illinois Department of Workforce Security - apprenticeship opportunities in or near Chicago
Hire360 - works to connect youth with trades
Chicago Apprentice Network- Illinois Government Initiative
Year Up- 6 months of professional training / 6 months paid internship = $40k+ job
Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters
The Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO) offers an apprenticeship directory for the Chicago area.
COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY
COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY
College of Lake County is one of our best resources, right here in our backyard.
Check out CLC's Apprenticeship program. These programs will be open for apprenticeships beginning Fall 2020:
Automotive - Collision Repair
Business - Business Administration
Horticulture - Landscape Design, Landscape Maintenance
Information Technology - Cybersecurity
Manufacturing - CNC Programming, Mechatronics, HVAC
Check out CLC's Career Degrees and Certificate programs which can lead directly to lucrative careers in our area. Laser/Photonics/Optics, for example, is a great program with lots of opportunities here in Lake County. And employers are willing to help pay for continued education!
SOPHOMORE YEAR
❏ Complete the Career Interest Profiler assessment in Naviance and explore the career lessons in Xello. Discover the types of work activities and career that match your interests and personality.
❏ Check out the Fastest growing occupations: 20 occupations with the highest percent change of employment between 2014-24.
JUNIOR YEAR
❏ Research different trades. Some require a formal apprenticeship, some require a certain level of post secondary education, and some require on the job training.
❏ Take the ASVAB. It provides you with career information for various civilian and military occupations and is an indicator for success in future endeavors whether you choose to go to college, vocational school, or a military career.
❏ Take recommended preparatory classes (ie Algebra, Geometry, Career and Technical Electives).
SENIOR YEAR
❏ Talk to your family about your plans. Compare apprenticeship/post-secondary programs. Are you interested in a certificate program, an Associate’s Degree, or transferring to a four-year college after two years?
❏ Get a head start on learning and training for your future careers.
❏ Many Apprenticeships are competitive. Visit/contact a training center to learn about requirements. Apprenticeships are often free and last 2-4 years.
❏ Complete the application with the trade.
❏ Most trades require an aptitude test. There are often study guides available.
❏ If accepted plan on working hard and not missing any classes. Attendance and work quality are always of the highest priority.
❏ If on a waiting list or denied, research other trades, or non union positions.
Questions? Talk with your counselor or the CRC!
Questions? Talk with your counselor or the CRC!
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