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.

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Examples of Local Businesses highly skilled Tradespersons 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

Examples Local Businesses Tradespersons continued… 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!

The End 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