According to the New Jersey state website, by the year 2014 New Jersey expects job growth of 10 percent, and those attending trade school or technical college should prosper as a result. With a history rooted in manufacturing, New Jersey performs strongly in the fields of science and technology, despite a national downturn. If you're interested in trade-school or college training in nursing, computer science, automotive technology, or culinary school, New Jersey is a particularly favorable place to seek employment as a college graduate. Among the state's largest employers are ATT, Merck, and Lockheed Martin. Clearly, New Jersey provides an attractive option for the trade-school and college educated worker.