Beauty, Cosmetology and Trade Schools in NJ may be the answer to 2015 grads motivation for career choice:

Beauty and Trade Schools may be the answer to 2015 grads motivation for career choice:According to: 

http://www.askmen.com/career_guide/preparing_for_a_career/best-trade-jobs.html?utm_source=SimpleDollar&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=CareerGuide

For several years now, a debate has been brewing about whether or not the value of higher education is the same as it used to be.

In the author's experience....." during a 2010 career transition, I opted to get my MBA — a decision that would have cost me upwards of $100,000 had I not busted my hump working for a professor in exchange for a hefty tuition discount. Looking back, I would say that my MBA is essentially worthless - every career advancement since has come from networking, the school of hard knocks, and on-the-job training. Not once have I been considered for a job or promotion because I have MBA next to my name.

For the graduating class of 2015, shockingly high levels of student debt and high underemployment among recent college grads are changing the return on investment calculation of a four-year degree - downward. Many young people are turning to two-year trade school programs, which can offer good (or even better) career development paths at a lower price."

According to myfuture.com, the cosmetology industry expects to grow 13% between 2012- 2022 (about as much as other careers that are growing).  It will be a long time before stylists are replaced by an 'app' so, students who qualify for grants to attend a Cosmetology school such as Roman Academy can begin a journey to a creative and lucrative career.  (http://www.myfuture.com/careers/growth/hairdressers-hairstylists-and-cosmetologists_39-5012.00)

Interesting note: According to thesimpledollar.com (http://www.thesimpledollar.com/why-you-should-consider-trade-school-instead-of-college/)

The unemployment rates of (8.5%) and underemployment rates (16.8%) for college grads are nearly double what they were in 2007.

Considering the less than stellar employment outlook, additional student loans costs, housing and meal plans for today's college student-it is a very WISE decision to consider attending a TRADE SCHOOL where a student can begin earning money within months with the continued opportunity for growth over the course of their career.


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