This article summarizes and reports the findings of a study of four trade schools, two in the United States, and two in Europe. These institutions are specialized to certain fields, which the author recognizes as "clusters," because they interact very closely with the companies of their industry from the local area, who help develop and provide funding for the programs. These institutions provide an opportunity for students to gain experience and training in their trade, as most of them provide (or require) opportunities to work while they are in school. After graduation, many students in the United States go on to work for the same companies that they work for in college or other large companies in their industry, while many students in Europe go on to create their own small business. About the Author: Stuart A. Rosenfeld currently serves as the president of Regional Technology Strategies in Long Hill, North Carolina, and also serves an organization of community and tec