Career & Technical
What is career/technical?
Career and technical is what used to be referred to as trade school, but over time it evolved to include a much wider variety of courses and career choices. As you can see from the infographic there are many possibilities in our area for post-secondary training for a range of careers.
Why not college?
While college is a common pathway to choose, it isn’t right for everyone. Career & technical can be a great pathway for someone looking at an expedited education in a specific career path. Most programs at a career and technical center take anywhere from 6 months to 2 years to complete.
How much does it cost?
The overall cost for a program can depend on the time a course requires, but as an example the automotive technology degree from MCCTC is 700 hours (about 3 semesters) and costs $10,602 – thats about $3,534 a semester. In comparison, the cost of 3 semesters at YSU would be $17,886 – which is $5,962 a semester.
Can I receive financial aid?
Yes – most career and technical centers accept the FAFSA and can often provide you with other financial aid resources or a payment plan to help afford your courses.
Check out our financial aid page for more information or use the button below to start your FAFSA application.
Are there requirements to apply?
Yes – most career and technical schools only require a high school diploma or a GED. Some schools also require a placement test to see if your program needs to be supplemented with additional general education.
Is it right for me?
The decision is yours – check out these resources to do more research on perspective careers.