LibGuides: Career & Education Pathways: Vocational Schools

Vocational School Information

Attending a trade school is an option if you don't think a four-year degree is right for you. Trade schools offer certificate and licensing programs as an entry point into career fields as varied as Information Technology, healthcare, and automotive.

Choosing a Vocational School
From the Federal Trade Commission. Includes information and warning signs for finding the right program for your needs.
Career Colleges and Technical Schools
U.S. Dept. of Education - includes information on finding a school, paying for your education, special considerations, etc.
Colorado Division of Private Occupational Schools
Browse through a list of schools that offer accreditation or training in a wide variety of careers, including auto mechanics, bartending, alternative medicine, cosmetology, culinary arts, floral design, massage therapy, veterinary medicine, and much more! From the Colorado Department of Higher Education.