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 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

14. 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!

15. 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