Finding a new career through trade schools and apprenticeships

Trade schools and apprenticeships offer technical education and hands-on training that can lead to in-demand careers.

From cosmetology to automotive technology, building construction, plumbing, machine maintenance, and even coding, there are many programs right here in Middle Tennessee available to anyone looking to step into a new career. Today, we’re talking with people who chose a trade school or apprenticeship path to hear about their experiences — and about the careers they’ve built since graduating.

This episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.

Guests

• Kevin Harrison, Vice President TCAT Nashville
• Jerry Campbell, HVAC student, TCAT Nashville
• Sam Petschulat, Executive Director Music City Construction Careers MC3
• KeOndra Grayson, First-year Sheet Metal Apprentice at Sheet Metal Workers Local 177
• Charnissa McKinney, Software developer at TDOT, graduate Nashville Software School
• Sarah Saturday,  Software developer at HCA, graduate of Nashville Software School

Further Reading and Listening

• WPLN: Nashville’s construction industry is booming. One job training program is helping locals get a piece of the pie.