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