Degrees or certificates from Oklahoma trade schools can connect workers with the skills to succeed in the current job market. Many in-demand industries are paying above the state median income of $31k. Now is an ideal time for hopefuls to seek education and further their goals.
Paul Mitchell Schools
There are more than 100 Paul Mitchell Schools nationwide that prepare future professionals for careers in the beauty industry. Students can learn in-demand skills to become cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians and nail designers.
Platt College Oklahoma
Platt College operates four locations across Oklahoma. Attendees become professionals in fields such as healthcare, culinary, technology, and skilled trades.
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology offers courses in Aviation Maintenance, Aviation Electronics, Nondestructive Testing, HVAC, and Piloting.
Tulsa Welding School
The Tulsa Welding School offers Welding and HVAC certifications in Florida, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Experts expect Oklahoma to add almost 2500 truck driver jobs in the coming years for a growth factor of about 8 percent. The fastest-growing positions include software developers at around 17 percent, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at 15 percent, and construction equipment operators at 12 percent.
Transportation and construction are among the state’s most promising sectors, making certification programs in diesel technology and welding a good bet for job seekers. Healthcare is also on the rise, with job opportunities in Oklahoma for registered nurses, phlebotomists, and medical assistants.