A vocational training program focuses on learning the skills you need to get a job in a particular field, like computers, health care or cosmetology.

You Might Like It If…

• You want to learn skills for a specific job
• You’re not interested in a traditional education (like college)

How it Works

• You learn the skills you need for a specific job (like being a truck driver, auto mechanic or hair stylist)
• Usually, once you’ve graduated from the program, you need to take a test to get your certification for the trade you studied

Why Go?

• You can find a job anywhere
• You can get a better job and earn more money

Paying for It

• A lot of vocational schools offer student loans or grants to help you pay the tuition. Ask the school you plan to attend about financial aid

Find a Vocational Technical School

You can use these online resources to find the vocational technical school that’s right for you and get more information on available programs:

• Find your State Director of Vocational-Technical Education
• Get a list of links to vocational/technical schools
• Find trade and technical schools by trade
• Search for computer training schools
• Find a trucking school
• Find a cooking school