Trade Schools in Boston

Boston is one of the oldest metropolitan areas in the U.S. Steeped in history from before the country's founding, this city features historical landmarks such as Paul Revere's house and Bunker Hill. Home to 4.8 million people, the Boston metropolitan area is the tenth-largest in the country.

Top Industries in Boston

With education, healthcare and business services dominating Boston's economy, companies such as Massachusettes General Hospital, State Street Bank and Fidelity Investments are among the largest employers in Boston. Despite this, information technology is considered an up-and-coming industry.

The most popular vocational careers in Boston include:

• Phlebotomist
• Accounting Clerk
• Cosmetologist
• Auto Mechanic
• Aircraft Mechanic
• Welding Technician

Why Is Boston Good for Trade and Vocational Students?

Massachusetts has many programs that offer need-based grants and scholarships. Two, in particular, provide assistance specifically to students at vocational schools — MASSGrant and MASSGrant Plus.

Trade schools in Boston include:

• Bunker Hill Community College is a broad-based community college and technical school. The school offers a wide range of certificate programs including accounting, network administration and cybersecurity. There are also many certificate programs for workers in the medical field, such as medical laboratory technicians, MRI technicians and medical information assistants.

• Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology provides opportunities to earn certificates in many technical fields including computer technology, construction management and electrical technology. The school also offers certificate programs in health-related fields such as opticians and health information technology.

• North Bennet St. School offers degree programs and continuing education in trades such as carpentry, locksmithing and piano repair.

Boston has become the hub of medical and financial services. Earning a certificate or degree from technical schools in Boston can open many doors in these fields.

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