Have you thought about attending a technical school? Why or why not?

What are the four major types of technical schools?

 Schools that prepare students for specific careers in mechanical & industrial arts and the applied sciences

 Usually 2-year programs  Don’t take Gen Eds  Specific to your interests  Prepare for licensure or certification  Sometimes Associates Degree

 Not a well rounded education  Short program = intense program  Still expensive

 Cosmetology  Plumbing  Photography  Dental Assisting  Culinary Arts  Carpentry  Welding

 Healthcare – dentistry, medical administration, massage therapy, medical & dental assistant  Creative – fashion design, graphic design, interior design, commercial art, photography, cosmetology  Crafts & Foods – culinary arts, restaurant management, instrument maker, watch maker  Other – criminal justice, aviation, mortician, trucking

 Adult programs  Cosmetology  LPN  HVAC  Chef training  Tuition & Fees  Application $10  Books & Supplies $150  Reservation Deposit $100  First Semester Tuition $2,000  Second Semester Tuition $2,000  LPN $6,710  Cosmetology $5,910

 NJ Locations: Edison, Moorestown, Paramus, Union, Mahwah, South Plainfield  PA: Allentown  Programs Available  Allied Health  Computer Technology  Automotive  Cosmetology  Culinary Arts  HVAC  Electronic Engineering  Welding  Criminal Justice  Business Administration

 Navigate the website of the National Center for Education Statistics to find each school listed  Complete the chart with information from each school  THEN – Write a paragraph as a comment to your assignment on Edmodo:  Would you consider a trade or technical school?  If you had to pick one program which one would you be interested in?  Submit the chart & paragraph on Edmodo