Trade schools offer training in high-demand, essential careers
Candace Carlton recently earned a massage therapy license. Unfortunately, the past six months have made it tough to put it to use.
“That doesn’t do too well during a pandemic,” Carlton said.
The prospect of going back to school also is challenging, given that school districts, colleges and education centers all over the country are trying to find a way to bring students back safely.
But when it comes to an educational opportunity with generally smaller class sizes, and a chance to learn skills that can be put to work immediately, Carlton and others have begun looking to the region’s trade and technical schools.