Short-Term Training
Nearly 70 percent of jobs created in the United States require some level of education or training after high school.1 This postsecondary education includes a range of options other than a four-year college degree, including short-term training programs, certifications, and apprenticeships.
Some short-term programs can be completed in a few months and require less financial commitment than most college degrees. In many cases, the time commitment is also shorter. Some, like programs in health care, can serve as the starting point for more advanced careers.
- (Morgan et al., 2018)
Short-term training might be a good fit for you if:
- You want to enter the world of work after high school
- You have been a stay-at-home caretaker or parent, and you want to enter or re-enter the workforce
- You want to make a career change
Read about alumni who completed short-term programs.
Hannah (Hipple) Pietri ’17, grew up with a love for culinary arts and being in the kitchen—a passion she shared with her grandmother, that only grew when she enrolled at Milton Hershey School in fifth grade. Originally from Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and the only girl among her four brothers, Hannah wanted to carve her own path to success.
Through the hands-on learning experiences Nate Cunfer ’18 gained from his Auto Tech classes at MHS, Nate took part in a cooperative education program where he worked at an auto mechanic shop. During his senior year, he worked with the mechanics on campus to repair MHS buses and other heavy equipment. More than a year after graduating from high school, Nate took the skills he learned to the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, where he learned how to work on yet another form of transportation—aircraft.
Click on the plus sign next to a career to view information about jobs that require short-term training. Many of the jobs listed are in high demand. Samples of training programs to prepare for these jobs are included, and there are more options depending on where you live.
Interested in learning more about short-term training, but you’re not sure how to get started? Please contact the MHS Career Services Support Specialist for assistance.
References:
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics – Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projection