trade schools
Career training programs
Trade schools are educational institutions that train students for specific skilled occupations—plumbing, welding, electrical work, automotive repair, cosmetology.
Unlike traditional colleges, they focus on practical, hands-on training rather than broad academic curricula.
Programs typically last months to two years and lead directly to employment: She learned HVAC installation at a trade school.
Also called vocational schools or technical schools.
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