Many individuals who have enrolled in vocational schools with high hopes have left the schools with large debts that they cannot repay and have not improved their ability to get a good job. Vocational schools cost money, and if a school does not provide training that will lead to a better job, the money is not well spent. The loans, however, may impose a crushing debt burden in the future. If you are considering vocational training, be sure to carefully research the school before you enroll or sign any papers. Do not enroll in the first school that you see advertised.
Comparative shopping is important.
For example, local community colleges offer vocational training in many fields and their programs are often less expensive than programs advertised by private schools. Indeed, over half of all individuals who receive vocational training enroll in community colleges. Check Job Placement. Ask the school for information on how many of the graduates in a recent class have succeeded in getting jobs in the field in which you are interested in receiving training. You should also ask how many students completed the course but have been unable to find jobs in the field in which they were trained, or have been unable to find jobs that pay well in this field.