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Why Trades should be promoted more in high schools!

Why Trades should be promoted more in high schools!. High School Educators. Most Educators, and the public at large, agree that a high school diploma by itself isn’t good enough to be able to compete in today workforce.

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Why Trades should be promoted more in high schools!

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  1. Why Trades should be promoted more in high schools!

  2. High School Educators Most Educators, and the public at large, agree that a high school diploma by itself isn’t good enough to be able to compete in today workforce.

  3. Statistically, it is proven that, on average, a person with only a high school diploma makes significantly less than a person with a Bachelor (typically 4 years) degree.

  4. High School Educators Therefore, most Educators have stressed going to college to their students.

  5. High School Educators What educators don’t know is that there are many avenues…THE TRADES (for example)… to better wages and great careers that students might not necessarily need the traditional 4 year college degree!

  6. For Example: Trade Programs • Accredited Certification Programs • One year Certificate Programs • Two year Certificate Programs • Two year diploma (AA degree) • Apprenticeship Program

  7. Accredited Certifications • Certification stating that you can perform a certain job duty. • Can be obtained through specific schools or institutions. • Example: • Building Inspector • Pipe welder

  8. One and Two Year Certifications • 1 to 2 year(s) certification programs in a specific field of study. • Can be obtained through Community College or accredited institutions. • Example: • Carpenter • Machinist

  9. Two year Diploma (AA degree) • Two year programs in a specific field of study. • Obtained through Community College or accredited institutions • Example: • Mechatronics • Surveyor

  10. Apprenticeship Program • Student gets paid while he learns! • Obtained through a union or nonunion program tied to a specific trade. • Usually 4 years to complete • Example: • Electrician • Plumber

  11. Local Trade Opportunities • Linn Benton Community College (LBCC) • Some example of Certificate and AA degrees in the Trades! • Mechantronics • Welding • Machining • Diesel Mechanic • Central Electric Training • 4 year union apprenticeship program for electricians.

  12. Close by… Trade Opportunities • Chemeketa Community College (CCC) • Portland Community College (PCC) • Northwest College of Construction • Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute • Oregon Laborers JATC • Sheet Metal Institute

  13. Examples of Local Businesses that are in need of highly skilled Tradespersons • Viper Northwest • Machinist • Lease Crutcher Lewis • Carpenters • Knife River • Mechanics • Entek • Mechatronics Technicians • Mike’s Heating and Air • Sheet Metal Fabricator

  14. Examples Local Businesses are in need of Tradespersons continued… • Linn Gear Co. • Welder • Oregon Freeze Dry • Mechatronics Tech. • Woodcastle • Finish Carpenters • The list is just a small sample of companies that are in need of skilled tradespersons!

  15. This PowerPoint is to illustrate that there are many opportunities available for students other than the traditional university route with it’s 4 year degrees and high expense! Tradespersons are professionals in what they do! The End

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