Trades You Can Start in High School
Get paid before graduation via youth apprenticeships and CTE
Youth Registered Apprenticeships let high schoolers earn wages and HS credit simultaneously. CTE programs in 50 states offer trade credentials before graduation. Job Corps and YouthBuild serve 16–24 year olds.
2 trades matching "Trades You Can Start in High School"
Fencing
Residential and commercial fence installation and repair
$47k median
+5% growth
2yr to journeyman
Welding
Welding, cutting, and metal fabrication for construction, industrial, and manufacturing work
$51k median
+2% growth
3yr to journeyman
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