We have chosen to list the best of the public schools for vocational and career training – the community colleges in each state. Our selections vary based on quality programs, unusual academic offerings and intangibles like class size and academic variety. Here is a list of stand-out schools for some states and links to the community college systems for other states, so you can look over all of the…

Due to the recession, this list is based on the top 10 trades, not by highest paying, but by job security, as all of the ones listed are fields that show lots of growth potential.

10) Electricians – The average salary for an electrician runs around $43,000 a year and the expected growth in the field is 7% over the next 10 years. This trade usually focuses on training you…

There is no one system in place that determines what a trade schools rating is. There are actually several factors that are taken into consideration when figuring out how they rank. Things like individual reviews of the school are taken into account, as are reviews that are published in official publications, like in a newspaper. Other things that are carefully looked include the school’s connection with its community and…

If you have been thinking about ways to improve your future career opportunities, then you have probably been thinking about going to college to get a degree. While there is nothing wrong with thinking that way, most people don’t realize that college is not their only option. An often forgotten about, or looked down upon, path you can take is going to a trade school. Trade schools focus more…