Are you considering enrolling at a construction or trade college, but are unsure of what to look for? Choosing the right college for your needs and goals is important. You want to make sure that it will provide you with everything you need for success and that once you complete your program, you feel confident in your skills and ready to start your trade.

Selecting the right college doesn’t have to be difficult. When starting your search, make sure you opt for a construction college with the following qualities.

Select a Construction College with Small Class Sizes and Individual Attention

Enrolling at a construction college ensures you receive the training you need to start a great career that allows you to do a job you enjoy, while making a reliable and stable income. By choosing a college that has small class sizes, you’ll receive more personalized and individual attention from your instructors. In addition, smaller classes will allow you to ask important questions and learn from your instructor’s experiences.

NATS’ small class sizes allow students to work closely with instructors

Choose a Construction College That Offers Helpful Career Services

Selecting a college that will provide you with all the construction skills and knowledge you need is important; however, knowing how to land a job after graduation is just as crucial. Great construction colleges will provide comprehensive career services that will help smooth the transition between college and your future career. For example, North American Trade Schools (NATS) teaches students how to write stellar resumes, specifically tailored for the construction industry. Students at NATS will also learn to polish their interview skills, and learn how to find the best job for their career goals. Remember: top construction colleges are just as invested in your future success as you are!

Opt for a Construction College with a Great Industry Reputation

While there are many colleges offering construction trades, they aren’t all created equally. If a college is known for providing top-notch career training and producing hard working and dedicated graduates, then you’ll benefit from that notoriety once you start your job search. So, if you want to secure a great career with top employers in the construction industry, make sure to opt for a college with a fantastic reputation.

Employers hire graduates of NATS because of the college’s strong industry reputation

Select a Construction College That Has Instructors with Industry Experience

There’s no one better to learn from than construction professionals with many years of experience working in the trades they teach. When learning from instructors who know the ins and outs of the construction industry and have dedicated a fair share of their lives to the trade, you’ll benefit from their valuable insights and wisdom. Not only will they prepare you to succeed by teaching you to expertly perform the capabilities you need for a promising career, they’ll also be able to offer relevant advice that will help you navigate your new career.

Choose a Construction College That Prepares You for Lucrative Careers Quickly

One of the main reasons students enrol at a trade school instead of opting for on-the-job training is because college provides a fast-track to lucrative careers. While building your knowledge is important, it’s understandable that you want to break into the workforce and start in your field as soon as possible. That’s why NATS offers quick and efficient programs with plenty of hands-on training. By ensuring there’s an emphasis on learning by doing, you’ll feel confident to begin your career immediately upon graduation.

Did you know that North American Trade Schools is an industry-leader in preparing students for a career in construction?

Contact NATS today to learn how you fast-track your career!

Visit Our Blog Directory

Kathryn K. is a Home Renovation Technician student at the London campus of North American Trade Schools. In her review, she talks about her experience at NATS, her instructors and why she decided to attend the school to study to become a Home Renovation Technician.

 

Transcript

“My name is Katheryn K. and I’m starting the home renovations course here at NATS. Before I came to NATS I was working in an office for the last fifteen years and you know it wasn’t what I wanted to do, I needed to get my hands dirty and I decided, you know what, I can do this, I’m going to take a shot and jump right in.

I chose NATS because I was looking online and I saw a testimonial by another woman and I thought, you know what, if she can do it so can I. What I like best of the instructors is how knowledgeable they are and how willing they are to help you learn what you need to learn and they won’t stop until you understand it.

What I really enjoy about the campus is the small atmosphere of it the amount of equipment that they have for every students, you’re not waiting, you don’t have to take as many turns and you actually do get a lot of hands on experience.

Something that I learned that mats that I enjoy the most is not only learning how to build roofs and stairs, I actually learned self-confidence and I learned that I am capable of doing things that are typically a man’s job. In five years I see myself owning my own renovating business, flipping homes and renovating older homes, making a little shiny new.

I find it easy to make friends on campus because everyone here is extremely friendly, teachers included and it doesn’t matter what course they’re in, they’re willing to help you with any questions that you may have. My family is very proud that I’m attending NATS, they’re very looking forward to myself renovating all their homes.

They’re very supportive and they’re very willing to help me along the way in any way that they can. If you were undecided about coming to NATS just come out here and come for the tour and see for yourself how wonderful it is out here.”

Visit Our Blog Directory