They offer job specific training in different trades and
provide career choices. Some are called technical colleges, colleges,
vocational schools or trade school. There orientation to a particular trade
distinguishes them from regular colleges.
Why
Start a Vocational School
1. Why do you want to start a vocational school?
2. Are your goals focused on profit making or giving back
to the community?
3. How would you finance the project, acquire an
operational license and find qualified teachers?
4. Are you going
to build the structures from scratch, lease property and acquire state permit.
What about your graduate follow-up or job placement program. You need a good
school structure, proper management and administration.
Steps
to Start a Vocational School
- Write a business plan
- Find an ideal location
- Choose a niche
- Obtain appropriate licensing and permits
- Develop a curriculum
- Equip the school
- Hire qualified teachers
- Enroll students
- Provide job placement for graduates
Write a Business Plan
The
first step is to write a vocational school business plan. Then carry out a
feasibility study and survey. The business plan should focus on course
outlines, funding and target student.
Others
are teacher’s qualification, location of faculty and course curriculum. You
need an executive summary company description and purpose.
Find an Ideal location
Conduct
a feasibility study to find the ideal location. The location could be in a
densely populated area or urban city.
Choose a Niche
The
niche depends on your area of interest and professional qualification. There
are lots of professions that require technical knowledge. Some are carpentry,
electrical, mechanical or civil professions.
License
Obtain
a license from the local government, state or federal. Once approved you would
be given a license to open your institution. You need an employer
identification number and insurance cover.
Curriculum
Get
your teachers to fashion a good curriculum and prepare study material.
Vocational schools are more practical oriented than academic study. Make sure
you put in-place appropriate teaching aids.
Equip the School
The
type of equipment depends on your curriculum and area of specialization. Basic
equipment’s are class tables, chairs, board, chalk and learning aids.
Hire Teachers
Hire only qualified teachers with appropriate technical
knowledge. You can hire bachelor’s degree holders, master’s degree or PHD
holders. Find technical instructors with practical knowledge and years of
cognate experience
Enroll
Students
Once your school is approved you need students. Advertise
in newspaper for each academic session. Other methods are through flyers,
posters, sticklers, banners and billboards.
Provide
Job Placement
A good way to provide value for graduates is through job
placement. You can network with companies in your field to provide placement
for your students. There are lots of opportunities for technical graduates.
6 Types of Vocational Schools
6 Types of Vocational Schools
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