FIND THE BEST TRADE SCHOOL IN THE AREA FOR YOU

Does the thought of four years of school and costly tuition make you uneasy? Although most people consider this path of college the traditional route, trade school is another option that ofers just as many benefits. With a variety of program ofers, direct entry into high-demand careers, shorter time in school and cost-saving programs, trade school allows people to experience real-world learning and tap into fields of high demand. Whether you’re looking to attend cosmetology school, become a welder or work in automotive maintenance, trade school ofers all the programs and more.

With three trade schools afliated with Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) and several private and non-profit trade schools throughout the Tampa area, it is easy to find which school is best for you in your area of interest. The three under the HCPS umbrella are Erwin Technical College, Aparicio-Levy Technical College, and Brewster Technical College.

Erwin ofers 27 programs, including ALTC programs. With a plethora of resources and financial aid options, there are plenty of opportunities to choose from at Erwin. For more information and contact lists, check out Erwin Technical College’s website at www.hillsboroughschools.org/erwin.

The Aparicio-Levy Technical College campus is the newest of three technical colleges operated by Hillsborough County Public School District and is located on the east side of Hillsborough County. Not sure which department is right for you? Check out Aparicio-Levy’s website at www.hillsboroughschools.org/altc, where you can find career links to personality tests and look through its various programs.

Finally, Brewster Technical College ofers similar programs along with opportunities for students with disabilities, and it even offers English language acquisition practices. More information can be found at www.hillsboroughschools.org/brewster.