Knowledge Check: Explore Trades & Apprenticeships

What are trades? Jobs in retail or food service Entry-level jobs only high schoolers and college students can get Online certifications you can complete to qualify for any job Skilled jobs that require focused, specialized training and education

What are some key differences between trade schools and four-year colleges? (Select all that apply) Quality of education Type of education Type of degree or certificate Time spent in school Cost

Students who complete their trade program receive a _____. Master's degree Certificate of completion Bachelor's degree

Tuition at a four-year college is typically much more affordable than a trade program. True False

Students attending an accredited trade school can receive federal financial aid. True False

What are apprenticeships? Part-time volunteer work A type of unpaid internships students can do before beginning college A paid blend of education and career experience An after-school program that high schoolers can take to explore their college and career options

Compared to peers who don’t complete an apprenticeship program, apprentice graduates earn ______ more over their lifetime. $1,000 $15,000 $1,000,000 $300,000