Salary Information
In the world of the 21st century many of us believe that a four-year degree is the only path to a successful career and family-sustaining wage. Yet studies show that four-year colleges alone cannot meet the training needs of the workers of today or tomorrow. According to a report by the President's Council of Economic Advisers,
The categories with some education required beyond high school are growing faster than those not requiring post-secondary schooling. The growth is not solely among occupations requiring bachelors degrees; occupations that require only an associate's degree or a post-secondary vocational award are actually projected to grow slightly faster than occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or more. (Preparing the Workers of Today for the Jobs of Tomorrow, July 2009)
Despite the economic downturn that has plagued our nation since 2007, the need for many of the occupations we teach at SUN Area Technical Institute has remained constant. In many cases, particularly health care, demand has increased and is expected to grow for years to come:
Demand for middle-skilled professionals is exploding in the nation's hottest industry, healthcare, which has added over half a million jobs during the Great Recession... There will also be a huge number of job openings in so-called blue-collar fields like construction, manufacturing, and natural resources, though many will simply replace retiring baby boomers. These fields will provide nearly 8 million job openings, 2.7 of which will require a post-secondary credential. In commercial construction, manufacturing, mining and installation, and repair, this kind of post-secondary education-as opposed to a B.A.-is often the ticket to a well-paying and rewarding career. (Pathways to Prosperity, February 2011)
What does this mean for your future? It means there are high-paying jobs right here in central Pennsylvania. It means there are alternatives to betting your future on student loans and a four year college. It means that as a high school student you can be trained in an exciting career, free of charge, here in your own back yard at SUN Area Technical Institute.
For specific information on the salaries you can expect from the occupations we teach at SUN Area Technical Institute visit any of our specific programs.