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Skilled Trades are Downturn Resistant
And you can readily acquire them through online programs.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that the demand for people with Skilled Trades, those that require more than high school, but less than a 4-year degree, will remain robust relative to its supply.* This is big news for an economy at a standstill.
The skilled trade sector accounts for roughly half of all employment and half of all job openings. They're occupations in industries like:
Many skilled trade jobs pay quite high wages. Education and training in any of these areas will likely generate big returns on the cost of acquiring them.
Especially with accredited, online, career certification programs that combine low per-credit prices, with no-interest monthly payments as low as $200.
Skilled trade job prospects in the labor market have exploded. In fact, from 1986 to 2006:
- Medical and heath managers quadrupled
- Accountants and auditors rose from 1.3 to 1.7 million
- Jobs in teaching occupations rose from 3.75 million to 6 million
The numbers of registered nurses, health technicians, emergency and health care workers, therapists, carpenters, repair, and mechanics, also jumped significantly.
With accredited online colleges, you don't have to sit in a classroom to receive the education required to break into a skilled trade. With convenient and flexible programs like Ashworth College, there's no reason to let schooling stand in the way of a rewarding career in the skilled trades.
There's no commuting to campus. No deadlines or classes to attend. Materials are available online. Enroll and start anytime. Skilled Trade employers are giving these degrees and certifications the same stamp of approval they've received by the Distance Education and Training Council.
Choose a skilled trade program and get started on a more recession-proof career today.
Ashworth College's variety of skilled trade programs include:
- Auto Mechanic
- Basic Accounting
- Carpentry
- Computer Information Management
- Computer Networking
- Construction Management
- Electronics
- Fitness and Exercise
- Gunsmithing
- Health Records Management
- Heating and Air-Conditioning
- Jewelry Design and Repair
- Landscape Design
- Locksmithing
- Medical Billing
- Massage
- Motorcycle Repair
- Medical Transcription
- Pharmacy Technician
- Paralegal Studies
- PC Service and Repair
- Physical Therapy Aide
- Plumbing
- Real Estate Appraisal
- Tax Preparation
- Website Design
- Veterinary Assisting
Once you find the Skilled Trade that makes your heart beat a little faster — go for it. Sign up for Ashworth College and better your future. You can do it!
* America's Forgotten Middle-Skill jobs, Harry Holzer, Robert Lerman, November/07
