> This is the markdown version of https://www.classet.ai/blog/are-skilled-trades-worth-switching-to > Learn more at https://www.classet.ai ![Are skilled trades worth switching to?](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.basehub.com%2Fe0b5701f%2F838bec60d8a205a28ccaaa631d8ce4ac%2Fclasset-youtube-thumb.png%3Fquality%3D100%26format%3Dauto&w=3840&q=75) # Are skilled trades worth switching to? Learning a skilled trade can be one of the fastest, most reliable, and cheapest ways to get a great career. In many cases, occupations in the skilled trades will end up paying you more than the average college graduate makes. [![Nick Jones](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.basehub.com%2Fe0b5701f%2F29753b1cf7b1c958c9f362e396b5dcf2%2F2.png%3Fwidth%3D100%26height%3D100%26quality%3D100&w=96&q=75) Nick JonesCOO & Co-Founder at Classet ](/blog/authors/nick-jones) July 3, 2023 Skilled Trades **Summary:** Learning a skilled trade is one of the fastest, most affordable paths to a great career, often paying more than the average college graduate earns. Training can range from a few months to 4-5 years depending on the trade. ### Considering starting a career that requires you to learn a skilled trade? Here's what you should know before getting started. Learning a skilled trade can be one of the fastest, most reliable, and cheapest ways to get a great career. In many cases, occupations in the skilled trades will end up paying you more than the average college graduate makes. ### First off, what exactly is a skilled trade? A skilled trade profession can generally be defined as any occupation that requires a particular skill set, knowledge, or ability. They are often hands-on, but can vary depending on which industry you choose.. In some capacity, every industry in the world is dependent on a skilled trades worker at some point! ### How much time does it take to learn a skilled trade? It all depends on which skilled trade you choose to learn. The longest trades take a similar amount of time to a college degree to learn (4-5 years), but then there are also trades that you can learn and be certified for in a matter of months. For this reason, there is generally a skilled trade program that works for everyone, it just depends on what your goals and time restrictions are. [![Nick Jones](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.basehub.com%2Fe0b5701f%2F29753b1cf7b1c958c9f362e396b5dcf2%2F2.png%3Fwidth%3D100%26height%3D100%26quality%3D100&w=128&q=75) Nick Jones COO & Co-Founder at Classet Nick is an engineer-turned-operator who served as COO at BlueCrew before co-founding Classet. He leads the translation of big-picture vision into the day-to-day roadmap, driven by a passion for lifelong learning and building teams that tackle hard problems well. ](/blog/authors/nick-jones) Follow Classet in Google Add classet.ai as a preferred source and our hiring research is more likely to show up in your Top Stories and AI Overviews. [Add as preferred source →](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=classet.ai) ## Explore More ### Use Cases - [RPO / BPO Recruiting](/use-cases/call-centers-bpo) - [Healthcare Recruiting](/use-cases/healthcare) - [Hospitality Recruiting](/use-cases/hospitality) ### Integrations - [Greenhouse](/integrations/greenhouse) - [Bullhorn](/integrations/bullhorn) - [Lever](/integrations/lever)