Knowing that you want to go into a career where you can work with electricity is one thing. Finding out that your choices include more than just electrician and electrician's assistant is quite another. Now that you know that you have more than two choices, here are some of the more high-charged career paths, and what you will get from pursuing them through an electrical trade school.
Electrical Engineer
Almost any career that ends with the word "engineer" means big money. It also means more education, and sometimes, longer work hours. Still, electrical engineers are in high demand, as are many other kinds of engineers. Most engineering programs finish in six years or less, although trade and vocational schools can help you finish your degree much faster than that.
Industrial Robotics and Plant Automation
Many industries now rely on industrial robotics to transform their plants into fully automated factories. Unfortunately, they cannot do away with electrical help completely. This is where you come in. You install, maintain, repair, check, analyze, and replace all of the company's robotics and automation equipment. Right now, there are no automatons/human androids that can do this work, which means you have the job (if you want it!).
Electrical Design Mechanics
People in these careers spend a lot of time behind a CAD computer, designing electrical systems for everything from flat screen TVs to entire government buildings. If you are able to imagine things in 3-D, draw things in 2-D, love maps, grids, and wiring, and you want to work on computers too, then this is the right path for you.
Military Drone Technicians
Military drone technicians have to have a strong background in electrical repair work. You also have to learn how drones work, the kinds of electrical components that go into these machines, and how to wire up new drones for specific uses. The military does not say more than that, but if you have gone to electrical trade school, and you have successfully completed a degree in electrical repair work, it is likely that the military will teach you the rest.
There Is So Much More
With all of these choices, and more, you may have a difficult time choosing. Talk with your school or class advisor about all of your options. He or she may be able to pair you with a couple of electrical career options that will fit you perfectly.
When a close family member found themselves in jail at 18 years old, they lost all possibility of furthering their education to build job skills. Once they were finally released, we decided to help them find some opportunities through the local trade schools. Navigating the trade school application process was complicated, so I decided that I would create this site to help others through. You'll find information on these pages about the benefits of trade schools, how to apply and enroll, and more. I hope that these pages help to empower you or a loved one to pursue that education that they need for a stronger career.