Virginia Trade & Vocational Schools

Virginia trade schools are located throughout the state and offer a variety of programs.

Whether you are looking to attend a school in a big city like Richmond, or in a smaller, more rural area there are definitely options. No matter which choice you make, just know that attending trade school in the Old Dominion State is a great choice for a brighter future!

The vocational schools listed below are in alphabetical order and include programs from barber to welding and everything in between. No matter what career you are interested, there will be a vocational school just for you in Virginia!

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Trade & Vocational Schools In Virginia

The  data below is from the Integrated Postsecondary Education System (IPEDS) which is a great resources for finding trade schools all over the country.

The information shows some of the most important items you may consider when choosing a school. Much more information is provided on the IPEDS website if you want to dive deeper!

Advanced Technology Institute - Estimated Cost: $18,970.00

Virginia
Address: 5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
Website: auto.edu/


School Details

Enrollment: 466
Campus Setting: City: Large
Housing: No
Graduation Rate: 72%

APC Crane Training

Various
Address: Various


School Details

APC Crane training offers classroom and field training in classrooms across the country in a variety of cities. They only offer training and certification for crane operators. Courses include aerial lift, forklift, mobile crane operator, overhead crane training, rigging, and signalperson.

APC Crane training offers classroom and field training in classrooms across the country in a variety of cities. They only offer training and certification for crane operators. Courses include aerial lift, forklift, mobile crane operator, overhead crane training, rigging, and signalperson.

Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Estimated Cost: $23,291.00

VA
Address: 4455 South Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23452


School Details

Enrollment: 529
Campus Setting: City: Large
Housing: No
Graduation Rate: 45%

Aviation Institute of Maintenance has several locations across the country. Their aviation programs include courses in aircraft power plant technology, airframe mechanics, industrial mechanics, and more.

School data for this listing is from the Irving, Texas location.

Aviation Institute of Maintenance has several locations across the country. Their aviation programs include courses in aircraft power plant technology, airframe mechanics, industrial mechanics, and more.

School data for this listing is from the Irving, Texas location.

Center For Employment Training

Various
Address: Various


School Details

The Center for Employment Training has 12 career training centers, with most being located in California. Each location will have different programs, so be sure to check the location program offerings.

The Center for Employment Training has 12 career training centers, with most being located in California. Each location will have different programs, so be sure to check the location program offerings.

Fortis College - Estimated Cost: $24,393

Alabama
Address: 7033 Airport Blvd., Mobile, Alabama 36608
Website: www.fortis.edu/


School Details

Enrollment: 232
Campus Setting: City: Midsize
Housing: No
Graduation Rate: 56%

Programs offered:

Medical & Nursing, Commercial Driving, Electrical, HVAC, Welding, Cosmetologist, Health & Beauty

Programs offered:

Medical & Nursing, Commercial Driving, Electrical, HVAC, Welding, Cosmetologist, Health & Beauty

International Union of Operating Engineers - Estimated Cost: NA

Various


School Details

With over 1,000 instructors and many locations throughout the United States and Canada, IUOE is a great choice for learning how to handle heavy duty equipment. Each location offers different types of opportunities for training and apprenticeships. Classroom instruction, simulators, and working onsite with an experienced journeyman are all parts of the training you will receive.

No data is available for costs, you will need to contact the school to get more information.

With over 1,000 instructors and many locations throughout the United States and Canada, IUOE is a great choice for learning how to handle heavy duty equipment. Each location offers different types of opportunities for training and apprenticeships. Classroom instruction, simulators, and working onsite with an experienced journeyman are all parts of the training you will receive.

No data is available for costs, you will need to contact the school to get more information.

Performance Training Solutions

Various


School Details

Performance Training Solutions has several locations where students can receive heavy equipment training. In just a few weeks you can be ready to work as an entry-level skid steer, wheel loader, or backhoe operator. Classes are taught by NCCER craft instructors or master trainers.

Performance Training Solutions has several locations where students can receive heavy equipment training. In just a few weeks you can be ready to work as an entry-level skid steer, wheel loader, or backhoe operator. Classes are taught by NCCER craft instructors or master trainers.

Tidewater Tech-Trades - Estimated Cost: $24,509.00

Virginia
Address: 4535 E. Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia 23502


School Details

Enrollment: 466
Campus Setting: City: Midsize
Housing: No
Graduation Rate: 67%
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