Programs offered at trade schools in Delaware prepare students for a future in a wide range of fields, including healthcare, technology, business and construction.
Many courses can be completed in months, and reward students with a certificate or diploma that qualifies them for an entry-level position in one of many exciting job fields!
Trade Schools in Delaware
At the beginning of 2014, there were nine accredited trade schools in Delaware per the National Center for Education Statistics. The table below contains contact information and additional data for each of them.
Name | Address |
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Academy of Massage and Bodywork | 1218 Pulaski Hwy Ste 324, Bear, Delaware 19701 |
Dawn Career Institute inc | 3700 Lancaster Pike, Suite 105, Wilmington, Delaware 19805-1511 |
Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology | 32448 Royal Blvd. Suite A, Dagsboro, Delaware 19939 |
Harris School of Business-Dover Campus | 97 Commerce Way Ste 105, Dover, Delaware 19901 |
Harris School of Business-Wilmington Campus | 1413 Foulk Road, Suite 100, Wilmington, Delaware 19803 |
Paul Mitchell the School-Delaware | 1420 Pulaski Hwy, Newark, Delaware 19702 |
Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design | 211 Louviers Drive, Newark, Delaware 19711 |
Strayer University-Delaware | 240 Continental Dr Ste 108, Newark, Delaware 19713 |
University of Phoenix-Delaware Campus | 900 Justison Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801-5150 |
Employment & Salary Outlook
Jobs in Delaware – A Look Ahead
The 10 jobs featured below have been identified as the fastest-growing in Delaware through 2020 by the DE Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections. Read on to learn more about each field.
Delaware’s 10 Fastest Growing Occupations
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HVAC Technicians and Installers
Median Salary in DE (2012): $49,400
2010 Employment: 1,080
2020 Employment: 1,410
Pct Change: 32%
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Insurance Sales Agents
Median Salary in DE (2012): $49,000
2010 Employment: 1,230
2020 Employment: 1,600
Pct Change: 30%
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Home Health Aides
Median Salary in DE (2012): $22,900
2010 Employment: 2,110
2020 Employment: 2,720
Pct Change: 29%
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Personal Financial Advisors
Median Salary in DE (2012): $77,500
2010 Employment: 930
2020 Employment: 1,200
Pct Change: 29%
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Carpenters
Median Salary in DE (2012): $38,500
2010 Employment: 2,410
2020 Employment: 3,110
Pct Change: 29%
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First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades
Median Salary in DE (2012): $62,600
2010 Employment: 1,980
2020 Employment: 2,540
Pct Change: 28%
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Medical Secretaries
Median Salary in DE (2012): $31,700
2010 Employment: 4,270
2020 Employment: 5,450
Pct Change: 28%
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Pharmacy Technicians
Median Salary in DE (2012): $25,900
2010 Employment: 1,160
2020 Employment: 1,480
Pct Change: 28%
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Construction Managers
Median Salary in DE (2012): $97,100
2010 Employment: 1,160
2020 Employment: 1,470
Pct Change: 27%
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Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Median Salary in DE (2012): $25,000
2010 Employment: 2,010
2020 Employment: 2,530
Pct Change: 26%
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Source: State of Delaware, Office of Occupational and Labor Market Information