Trade Schools and a New Future in Omaha, NE

Right in the heart of America, Omaha is a thriving metro area with a strong vocational and trade school community. Check out Nebraska technical schools for opportunities to take your career to the next level or change careers completely. The economy in Omaha revolves around financial services, manufacturing, and transportation. By attending courses at trade schools in the area, you can earn a diploma, certificate, or degree that could open the door to a new job in one of these sectors--and a new life. A May 2009 report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) includes the following high-demand fields for the Omaha area:

• Computer and Mathematical Science: 14,910
• Education: 25,570 jobs
• Healthcare: 38,600
• Transportation: 39,190

Great Economic Opportunities in Omaha

You might be surprised that Omaha is home to nearly 843,000 people and four Fortune 500 companies. Financial services, defense, information technology, manufacturing, and transportation all play a key role. Greater Omaha is home to Offutt Air Force Base, which contributes an estimated $2.4 billion to the area's economy and employs more than 10,000 workers. With health care and education also representing two of Omaha's largest sectors, many career opportunities exist in these fields, as well. The Greater Omaha Economic Development team cites a median family income of $58,000 in 2008 and in May 2009, the BLS reported mean hourly wages for these in-demand Omaha area jobs as follows:

• Accountants and Auditors: $30.08
• Registered Nurse: $27.20
• Industrial Engineering Technician: $24.86
• Police Officer: $22.90
• Graphic Designers: $18.73
• Massage Therapists: $17.56

Omaha area trade schools offer career training in health care, design, computers, finance and a wide variety of other fields. Taking that first step now could lead to exciting things for your career and your future.

May 2008 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates Omaha-Coun • 0000-00-00 • http://www.bls.gov • http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_36540.htm • Bureau of Labor Statistics

Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership • 0000-00-00 • http://www.selectgreateromaha.com