What is Trading Up?
Trading Up is how, in today’s world, you can TRADE UP your career without incurring college debt. Jobs that don’t require a college degree are commonly called “New-collar jobs”, also known as “middle-skill jobs.” New Collar jobs are those that require certain hard skills but do not necessarily require a four-year college degree (or an extensive work history).
Trading up will educate viewers on how to develop their technical and soft skills through nontraditional education paths. Employees may receive their education through community colleges, technical or trade schools, software boot camps, certification programs, apprenticeships or internships.
In Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, there are many employers trying to fill roles that focus on candidates’ skill sets rather than formal education degrees.
Trading Up will follow these types of employers throughout the journey of becoming one of their employees so you can see how to TRADE UP your life.
Trading Up Programming
Trading up consists of two different types of programming
Trading Up
Trading Up is a 30-minute series spotlighting careers in our region that do not require a traditional 4 –year college education.
Join us as we go in-depth with the people making our region a better place and learn more about careers in our area that do not require a traditional 4-year college education.
Trading Up Special Edition
Trading Up Special Episodes will focus on real opportunities utilizing real employees. Follow along as each episode highlights a specific company’s opportunities and pathways to advancement.
If you are interested in highlighting your company’s pathways to advancement with you own Special Episode, contact us today.
How do you get started
Trading Up your life
To get started in trading up your life, there are a few key steps to take. Firstly, it’s important to research and decide which path you’d like to pursue; this could be anything from plumbing to carpentry to electrician or even becoming a tattoo/piercing artist.
Next, consider getting an apprenticeship or training program through a local trade school, union, or with an experienced professional, which will provide on-the-job experience and classroom instruction. It’s also important to obtain any required licenses or certifications specific to your job.
Networking and gaining experience through internships or volunteer work can also be helpful in the early stages of starting your career to trade up your life.
With dedication, hard work, and proper training, this path to trade up your life can be both fulfilling and financially rewarding.