Does being on the front lines get your adrenaline pumping or make you wish you had a change of pants? If you are prepared for a hands on job, consider pursuing a degree in Trades & Careers. It can be dangerous, but you could be the change the world needs.
Let’s look into the future. Baby boomers are leaving the workforce as quickly as they entered the world, creating a promising job market for future applicants. More than 66% of government employers are planning to hire for new positions this year, up 5% from 2013*. An added bonus-employees in the Trades & Careers industry are generally very satisfied with their jobs, because they’re making a difference.
You could be anything from a firefighter to an auto mechanic, or even a military service member. Maybe helping people is your calling, and all you need to do is pick up the phone. Are you ready to join the team? It sure is a tough job, but somebody’s gotta do it.
*Governing, http://www.governing.com/news/headlines/gov-state-local-government-employment-outlook-survey-for-2014.htmlEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide offers 8 Trades and Careers degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2019, 249 Trades and Careers students graduated with students earning 103 Bachelor's degrees, 101 Associate's degrees, 38 Certificates, and 7 Master's degrees.
Florida State University offers 2 Trades and Careers degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2019, 149 Trades and Careers students graduated with students earning 149 Bachelor's degrees.
Miami Dade College offers 9 Trades and Careers degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2019, 30 Trades and Careers students graduated with students earning 29 Associate's degrees, and 1 Certificate.
St Petersburg College offers 4 Trades and Careers degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a small city. In 2019, 62 Trades and Careers students graduated with students earning 34 Certificates, and 28 Associate's degrees.
Florida Institute of Technology offers 3 Trades and Careers degree programs. It's a medium sized, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2019, 13 Trades and Careers students graduated with students earning 9 Associate's degrees, and 4 Bachelor's degrees.
University of Miami offers 1 Trades and Careers degree programs. It's a large, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2019, 7 Trades and Careers students graduated with students earning 7 Master's degrees.
Warner University offers 1 Trades and Careers degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a outlying rural area. In 2019, 2 Trades and Careers students graduated with students earning 2 Associate's degrees.