Marcia Amidon Lusted 
Cool Careers Without College for People Who Love to Repair Things 

With the decline of trade schools and the high cost of college tuition, many students who love to work with their hands and would like to enter the workplace quickly are looking for other avenues. For those interested in mechanical work and work in other technical fields, this guide walks readers through the many options open in construction, installation, and maintenance. With detailed information on needed preparation and certification, this book gives readers a solid overview of these high-growth industries.