Post on 29-Dec-2015
TECHNICAL SCHOOLS
ATB
Have you thought about attending a technical school? Why or why not?
ATB
What are the four major types of
technical schools?
DEFINITION
Schools that prepare students for specific careers in mechanical & industrial arts and the applied sciences
ADVANTAGES
Usually 2-year programs Don’t take Gen Eds Specific to your interests Prepare for licensure or certification Sometimes Associates Degree
DISADVANTAGES
Not a well rounded education Short program = intense program Still expensive
POPULAR FIELDS
Cosmetology Plumbing Photography Dental Assisting Culinary Arts Carpentry Welding
TYPES OF SCHOOLS
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
WARREN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL 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
LINCOLN TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
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
TECHNICAL SCHOOLS CHART 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