High School Parents
Help Your Son or Daughter
Choose a Career
Are you a parent eager to see your teenager or young adult thrive in a career that aligns with their passions and strengths? Look no further than J-Tech. With our expert guidance and industry-focused programs, we can empower your child to turn their interests in technology, teamwork, and competition into a rewarding skilled trades career. Through our employer partnership we provide a direct pathway to employment for our students and graduates.
A year without a job, training, or a clear plan is not just time off.
It can mean a year of missed earnings, missed benefits, and missed experience. The longer a student waits to begin, the further back every career milestone may move. Use the calculator to see what delaying the next step could cost.
We’ve created tools to help you understand the cost of delaying the start of training and the return on investment if a student would start now versus later.
"Cost of Delaying" Tool
Use this calculator to estimate the potential difference in earnings, employer benefits and work experience. It is designed to give future students and parents a clearer picture of what may be lost by delaying training.
Calculate the Cost of Delaying
Answer a few questions to see what investing in your career could mean for you.
"Return on Investment" Tool
Use this tool to calculate the possible return on your education investment
The calculator estimates the potential difference in earnings, employer benefits and work experience if a student would start now vs. delaying.
Calculate Your Education ROI
Answer a few questions to see what investing in your career could mean for you.
Should Your Kid Attend a
Tech & Trade School?
Now is the perfect time for your young adult to pursue a career in the skilled trades, with a high demand for skilled workers. At J-Tech, we tailor our programs to give your son or daughter the best chance for success. Whether your kiddo is into gaming or outdoor activities, we have programs tailored to their interests. If they’re drawn to problem-solving, technology or working with their hands, our tech and trade programs could be the perfect fit.
Why
Tech & Trades
of trade school students are employed after graduation compared to 64% of bachelor degree students.
of trade school graduates earn more than those who graduate from traditional colleges.
lower drop out rates. The dropout rate at four-year colleges is 41%, whereas at trade schools it’s substantially lower at about 10%.
#1 Florida ranks 1st in the U.S. for employment of RV Service Technicians with 1,910 jobs.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statics, Occupational Employment and Wages. “Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians.“
#3 Florida ranks 3rd in the U.S. for employment of Automotive Service Technicians with 46,210 jobs.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statics, Occupational Employment and Wages. “Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics.“
#1 Florida ranks 1st in the U.S. for employment of HVAC Mechanics, and growing with 37,370 HVAC Mechanic jobs.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statics, Occupational Employment and Wages. “Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers.”
Helping Your Child Start Their
Skilled Trades Education
J-Tech’s accelerated program allows high school seniors to kickstart their careers. In just 21 months, students graduate with hands-on technology training from industry-experienced instructors. With part-time in-school placement options available, they can earn while they learn. At J-Tech, we foster a community where everyone is a gearhead, and upon graduation, students receive a tablet and a 300+ piece professional-grade tool set and cart to begin their careers confidently.
As a high school senior, this is also the last chance to take advantage of our Dual Enrollment program, where they will receive up to 5 college credits for the classes completed, and will be able to apply them towards a degree at J-Tech. And the best part, the only cost is a $50 application fee, and the rest is on us. Give your child a head start in their career journey at J-Tech.
The Trades Revolution calls for individuals like your child who excel at hands-on work and have a passion for problem-solving. With just two years left in high school, it’s time to consider the trades. Join our Dual Enrollment program, where they will receive up to 10 college credits for the classes completed, and will be able to apply them towards a degree at J-Tech. And the best part, the only cost is a $50 application fee, and the rest is on us.. Give your child a head start in their career journey at J-Tech.
As parents, you want to ensure your child has the skills to thrive in their chosen career path. We equip students with real-world skills to jumpstart their journey into the trades. Encourage your child to enjoy their hobbies while honing their skills through household repairs and CTE classes in high school. By joining organizations like SkillsUSA and exploring entry-level jobs, they’ll gain valuable experience. Consider visiting J-Tech with your child to explore career options firsthand.
Fast Track to
Success
At J-Tech, we believe in learning by doing. Your teenager or young adult will gain hands-on experience from day one, from diagnosing engine issues to performing repairs. And they’ll be ready to enter the workforce in their chosen field in just two years or less.
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