Trade school, also known as vocational school, is a viable option for anyone seeking hands-on education that leads to a rewarding career. However, with so many options available, selecting a program can be overwhelming. Pennco Tech offers a wide variety of vocational programs at campuses in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Learn about the trade school programs we have available, and how we can help you choose the best fit for you.

Trade School Programs to Consider

Students at Pennco Tech have access to a variety of trade programs. Each requires different skills and opens the door to different rewarding job opportunities. Programs include:

Automotive Technology

If you like working with cars, an automotive technology program may be right for you. This program and similar ones, including diesel technology and collision repair, provide hands-on training to help students learn to work with all kinds of vehicles. Job opportunities open to you may include:

• Automotive service mechanic
• Diagnostic technician
• Motor vehicle electronic equipment installer

Automotive technicians are always needed, meaning this career field remains consistently stable over time, with reliable openings anywhere you go.

Electrician

Our electrician program teaches a variety of skills, including basic electrical theory, troubleshooting, blueprint reading, and more. With an electrician program, you’ll be trained for entry-level careers such as:

• Electrical maintenance or installation
• Building maintenance
• Solar photovoltaics technician
• Service technician

Employment for electricians is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2033, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with New Jersey and Pennsylvania among the top states for employment opportunities and annual mean wages. With new construction projects constantly being started across the country, electricians may also enjoy a lucrative career with plenty of opportunities for advancement.

HVAC-R

Our heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) program trains students to service the machinery responsible for maintaining indoor air quality. It includes careers like:

• HVAC installer
• Air conditioning technician
• Pipefitter
• HVAC sales associate
• Refrigeration technician

HVAC jobs can be found at a variety of locations, including homes, schools, and hospitals. Like electricians, HVAC technician careers are expected to see faster-than-average growth in the next decade. People entering this career field can look forward to excellent opportunities and security.

Plumbing and Heating Technology

In our plumbing and heating technology program, you’ll be trained to install and maintain many types of plumbing and pipe systems. These skills will help you in a variety of jobs, including:

• Residential or commercial plumber
• Pipefitter
• Appliance installation
• Sanitation worker
• Sales and parts

You can find plumbing jobs from different types of employers, whether you plan to work for a regional provider or the maintenance team for a specific location. The career outlook for plumbing and heating is excellent. You can break into one of the largest and most lucrative trade careers in the New Jersey and Pennsylvania region.

Welding

You may also find a rewarding career through a welding program. These courses teach skills like plasma cutting, blueprints, alloy identification, and shop safety, preparing students for a variety of jobs:

• Brazer
• Fabrication welder
• Industrial and maintenance welder
• Solderer

Skilled welders are needed for any construction or structural project. Students will find many job openings available each year nationwide. In addition, skilled welders may find opportunities to advance to higher level jobs, like ironworker or boilermaker – so there’s plenty of room to build a career.

Medical Assistant

Your first step into the healthcare industry can start with our medical assistant program. This program teaches foundational skills for a variety of career paths, including:

• Medical assistant
• Unit secretary
• Patient care technician
• Insurance processor
• Medical billing and coding

Rapid changes in the healthcare industry mean skilled medical assistants are always in demand. Skilled assistants are essential to a facility’s smooth operation, which is why the career is projected to grow 14% in the next decade. Large numbers of openings mean plenty of chances to get hired.

Learn a Trade at Pennco Tech in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

When entering a trade, the right school can streamline your training. Trade schools with diverse catalogs provide extra flexibility when selecting a program, and even the option to switch programs if your first choice doesn’t feel right. In addition, admissions counselors can guide your selection and help you decide on a program that fits your abilities and goals.

Pennco Tech is a trade school with campuses in Bristol, PA, and Blackwood, NJ. We have a broad catalog of hands-on trade school programs focusing on rewarding career paths, from automotive technology to medical assistant. We also offer extensive support for students seeking a career. Our campuses host Career Fairs in which local, regional, and national businesses participate, and our career services department is available to help with resumes and interviews. We also offer financial aid to students who qualify.

If you are considering a future in the trades or would like to enhance your career, now is the time to get started. Contact Pennco Tech today to learn more about our programs and admissions.