Building Trades Apprenticeship*

• No Cost = No Debt
• Health care and pension
• Paid training - 90% On-the-Job
• Learn highly marketable in-demand skills
• Over four-year apprenticeship - earn $160,000 to $200,000, plus benefits
• Benefits of as much as $100,000
• Three to Five years of practical, hands-on experience
• College credits**

* Based on Four-Year Apprenticeship Program.
** Several Programs provide College Credits at no cost through Community College of Allegheny County. Not available in all apprenticeship programs.

College/Technical Schools

• Long-Term debt, depending on College and Degree - $30,000 to $100,000 or more
• No income 
• No health care or retirement benefits
• Learn a general field, not necessarily direct, marketable skills
• Minimal practical experience

FINANCIAL SWING OF UP TO $500,000!