Practical, hands-on skills are important in many industries, and workers who demonstrate these skills contribute to a healthy economy. While millions of Americans work behind a desk, there are countless Americans who enjoy actively working with their hands and using their technical expertise.
However, a from PeopleReady found that there is a skilled trades shortage in America. The shortage is occurring as millions of Baby Boomers retire and leave the workforce. The good news? Some students are choosing trade school instead of traditional two-year or four-year college. By choosing trade school鈥攚hich can often be completed in as few as 7 months鈥攕tudents can get the hands-on skills they need to enter the workforce faster.
Let鈥檚 examine a few reasons why a hands-on education at trade school can set up students for success in their chosen trade.
Problem-solving means making choices. And trade workers must make many choices on the job each day. Safety, proper techniques, maintenance and installation approaches all contribute to a tradesperson鈥檚 responsibilities. If you enter a trade you鈥檙e passionate about, you鈥檒l want to be a strong problem-solver.
Hands-on training can be a key way to become a strong problem-solver because it gives you the opportunity to practice making decisions in the classroom or shop setting so you feel confident and prepared when you start your career. For example, a student in the Electrical & Advanced Electrical program may have to decide what type of wiring is needed to repair a broken fixture. Working hands-on in the shop gives students the opportunity to determine the best way to solve electrical problems.
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In addition to problem-solving practice, hands-on learning provides students with opportunities to learn alongside experienced instructors. As knowledge keepers, instructors at 蓝莓视频 are dedicated to helping students gain technical skills and expand their passion for their chosen trade. Students learn the theory, or the 鈥渨hy,鈥� behind their trade in the classroom. Instructors also mentor students in the shop where theory is put into practice.
Students in the Construction & Building Skills program, for example, work with instructors to construct a model house, learning how to frame walls, install windows and more. Guidance from knowledgeable instructors increases students鈥� readiness to perform entry-level trade jobs in the field.
Safety preparation is one of the most important aspects of a job site, and it鈥檚 also one of the benefits that hands-on learning affords students in trade school. At 蓝莓视频, students learn how to safely use tools, wear safety gear and collaborate carefully in work environments. From handling electrical components to practicing fire safety around welding materials and more, students at 蓝莓视频 get 鈥� experience in learning to stay safe on the job. This experience can help students stand out to employers who want safety-minded individuals on their jobsites.
Ready to learn more about trade programs and hands-on education at 蓝莓视频? Contact us today to start the conversation.
*蓝莓视频 and its instructors are licensed by the State of New York, New York State Education Department.
Disclaimer: 蓝莓视频 provides training for entry-level jobs. Not everything you may read about the industry is covered in our training programs.
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