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Comparing Types of Colleges: The Pros and Cons of Technical Schools. (n.d.). //U.S. College Search | Search Colleges, Universities and Online Degrees//. Retrieved September 19, 2013, from http://www.uscollegesearch.org/blog/college-search-2/comparing-types-of-colleges-the-pros-and-cons-of-technical-schools


 * 1) "If you graduate and find there isn’t a lot of demand in your chosen field, you don’t have as many other skills to fall back on as you would with a broader education"
 * 2) "They are career-focused, which means that every course you take is associated with the career that you want to train for. With programs that are generally shorter and more flexible than four-year degrees"
 * 3) "technical schools are usually geared toward trades like welding, culinary arts, plumbing, veterinary technician, etc."
 * 4) "The career training that you receive in a technical college tends to be very hands-on, often taking place in a setting very similar to what you would see in the workplace."
 * 5) "The days and times that technical colleges offer courses tends to be more flexible than a traditional college, mainly because more non-traditional students attend trade schools"
 * 6) "If you graduate and find there isn’t a lot of demand in your chosen field, you don’t have as many other skills to fall back on as you would with a broader education."
 * 7) "Another possible drawback is that you may not be able to receive as large of a financial aid package as traditional college students."
 * 8) some employers feel like a four-year degree shows more commitment
 * 9) Some employers only care that they can do their jobs and don't worry about the rest