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The life you want, your way.

C raft Your Career

You’ve probably been told that there’s only one path to success: go to college, get a degree, then get a job. But, what if that doesn’t feel like the right fit for you? For some, traditional schooling isn’t suited to their talents or interests, and isn’t a good measure of their intelligence or abilities. Others already know what they want out of life and don’t want to wait years to get it. If any of this sounds like you, a skilled career might be just what you’re looking for.

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Start Now

You’re ready to go, so why wait? Get started now, and you can begin out-earning your peers and establishing your independence today. 

opportunity to grow

The Chance To Advance

Though you may start small, you’ll find plenty of opportunity to perfect and expand your skills and take your career to new heights.

desire to grow

Control Your Future

Don’t let others tell you what you have to do to succeed—pick the path that you want and pursue opportunities others never thought to.

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Profit From Your Talents

You can take the skills and abilities you already have and apply them to a job that rewards you with high pay and great benefits. 

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Love What You Do

Whether you’re happiest working on a keyboard or on machines, indoors or out, helping people or building things, you can get a job that you truly enjoy.  

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Greater Job Satisfaction

Most important of all, employees in skilled positions frequently report higher rates of satisfaction, happiness, and gratitude in their jobs as compared to the general population of workers.

faster training

Start Now

You’re ready to go, so why wait? Get started now, and you can begin out-earning your peers and establishing your independence today. 

opportunity to grow

The Chance To Advance

Though you may start small, you’ll find plenty of opportunity to perfect and expand your skills and take your career to new heights.

desire to grow

Control Your Future

Don’t let others tell you what you have to do to succeed—pick the path that inspire you and pursue opportunities others never thought to.

high earning potential

Profit From Your Talents

You can take the skills and abilities you already have and apply them to a job that rewards you with high pay and great benefits. 

user centered approach

Love What You Do

Whether you’re happiest working on a keyboard or on machines, indoors or out, helping people or building things, there is a skilled career that is a perfect match for you.

job satisfaction

Greater Job Satisfaction

Most important of all, employees in skilled positions frequently report higher rates of satisfaction, happiness, and gratitude in their jobs as compared to the general population of workers.

T he Facts

A 4-year degree is not the only path to success. You can make more money faster (and owe less!) with the right career education.

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years

10+ years is how long it takes the average college graduate to pay off student loan debt.

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Over 50% of jobs—in Missouri and the United States—don’t require a four-year degree

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employers

62% of St. Louis employers offer meaningful, skills-focused jobs for non-college graduates.

T ake The First Step

There’s a career path that’s suited to everyone, regardless of your interests, gender, age, race, or background. First, you just have to figure out which industry will benefit from your unique abilities the most!

Healthcare career paths
Healthcare

Did you know that you can be anything from a registered nurse to a radiologic technician to a surgical technologist without med school? We can show you how to get started.

Manufacturing Healthcare career paths
Manufacturing

Does aerospace engineering sound cool to you? Interested in learning about making cars or writing machining programs? Find out what you can do in manufacturing.

trades career paths
Trades

If you take pride in mastering a craft and using your hands and your mind to make things work, you could be well-suited to a career in the trades. Discover the benefits here.

technology career paths
Technology

61% of IT and tech firms are experiencing a shortage of applicants. For tech lovers who want challenging work in a cutting edge environment, the opportunities are abundant.

Not sure which path works for you?

Take our quick assessment to find out where you might fit!

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