Trade Careers vs. Professional Careers

Which job is considered a trade?

• Electrician

• Guidance Counselor

• Secretary

• Lawyer

Most trade careers are good for anyone who

• wants to go to college after finishing high school.

• want to work in a clean environment.

• like working with their hands.

• wants to earn tips.

Most trade careers require a four year degree?

• True

• False

Which job do you think requires a four year degree?

• Electrician

• Elementary teacher

• Welder

• Carpenter

Which is the correct definition of a trade?

• A career requiring specialized knowledge and intensive academic preparation.

• A skilled job, typically one requiring primarily manual skills and specialized training.

Trade schools are more expensive.

• True

• False

Job security can be an issue because skilled trades can be outsourced?

• True

• False

There are plenty of jobs for the taking in skille trades field?

• True

• False

If you see yourself working in an office setting you should...

• Pursue a career as a construction worker.

• Consider being a carpenter.

• Plan on attending college for at least four years after high school.

• Think about being a plummer.

Which education level is required for most skilled trade positions?

• Bachlor degree

• Masters degree

• Certification

• PhD