Trade Schools vs Traditional College

Trades vs. College

Traditional 2-year or 4-year College may not be for everyone. According to the Education Writers Association, the number of high school graduates attending a trade school has increased 4.9% post-pandemic, while the number of students enrolling in university has declined. There are many benefits to attending a trade school over a college. Trade schools are free to students, whereas college students accrue debt. During the apprenticeship program, apprentices will earn income, but typical college students do not. Through a trade program, students have access to health care and pensions and will have more hands-on learning.

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Pittsburgh trade schools:

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council #57

Carpenters Union #432

PA Laborers' Union

Project Spotlight: Service Link

Project Manager: Patrick Bruce

Superintendent: Brennan Reynolds

ServiceLink, an industry leader in mortgage services, contracted with Shannon to renovate 45,000SF of their Pittsburgh Office. Key to this upgrade was installing a GRID elevated floor system throughout the office which managed their power and cabling. This new floor system installation required a multi-phased project plan for this occupied space. In addition to the raised floor system, the renovation included new FALK wall systems for offices, upgraded lighting and new finishes. Total cost of the project was $3.8M...See More>>>