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GET EQUIPPED for In-Demand Careers

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Five-star training for 
fast-growing industries
You don’t have to sit through years of classes or spend $100,000 to get a high-paying, in-demand job. You can get started in a skilled trade in months, not years.
The best vocational training programs do two things:
School of Skilled Trades blue gear bullet pointsMatch the way you learn
School of Skilled Trades blue gear bullet pointsPrepare you for in-demand careers
At the School of Skilled Trades, we offer you both!
Plus, we’re a non-profit school, so you get a great value on high-quality training.
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At the School of Skilled Trades, you’ll spend:
80% spend time percentage
80% of your time learning by doing
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20% of your time 
in small-group interactive lessons. 
20% spend time percentage
And you’ll spend 100% of your time learning 

the key skills that will help you build a stable career. 
We have one goal: to help you build a better life 
through a successful, stable career
We know you can succeed. You simply need to learn the right skills in the right environment with support along the way. That’s what we offer at the School of Skilled Trades—hands-on instruction, from experienced professionals, that helps you get equipped, get empowered, and get employed.
Learn more about how we’ll help you build your career. Our programs are perfect for:
High school graduates and GED holders
Learn skills that will be in 
demand for decades to come
Get started in a high demand field and become financially independent faster than you thought possible. 
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Working adults and military veterans
Working hard but not sure 
how to get ahead?
Build a brighter future for you and your family by training for a stable, higher-paying job. 
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Parents of high school students and recent graduates
Helping your son or
 daughter find their path?
Learn how the skilled trades can offer an alternative route to a stable career and possible entrepreneurship.
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Contact us to learn more about your options

Start Your Career Today

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