The mission of a trade school is to provide training for high school and adult students, displaced workers and unemployed individuals for employment in skilled or semi-skilled jobs; to provide on-the-job training leading to higher proficiency and retention, or placement in skilled craft jobs; and to bring education and business together to assist students in receiving the most benefit from their applied technology instruction.
Industrial & Trade Programs
Aviation Mechanic Schools
Boiler Inspection Training
Commercial & Industrial Maintenance
Construction & Building Schools
Here are more resources to help you in choosing a school:
Federal Trade Commission: Choosing a Career or Vocational School
National Association of State Administrators and Supervisors of Private Schools
Better Business Bureau: Choosing the Right Career Training School
Learn more about trade schools.
About Trade Schools: On The Job Training
Search Trade Schools: Finding Vocational Colleges, Technical Schools and Career Colleges
Trade Schools: Career Colleges and Technical Schools – Choosing a School
Trade Schools: Career Colleges and Technical Schools – Paying for Your Education