So, you are beginning your search for a trade school in Washington! That is exciting news!
Whether you are looking to attend a school in a big city like Olympia, or in a smaller, more rural area there are definitely options. Our list of schools provides some of the most important information you may want to know before making a decision to enroll. From net price to total enrollment, you can find the best match for your needs. Our data is updated annually so you can be assured the information is as accurate as possible.
So, scroll through the list, see which ones sound like good possibilities and reach out to the school for more information.
No matter which choice you make, just know that attending trade school in the Evergreen State is a great choice for a brighter future!
Washington Trade Schools
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 Washington!
Our partner schools are those that we do receive a commission for, but they are amazing schools with lots of opportunities in all different vocations. Just click a button to reach out to any school to learn more about them.
Partner Trade Schools Near You In Washington
Already have an idea of what kind of vocational training program you are looking for? Our partner schools are a great place to start!
Go ahead and select a program, enter your zip and find the schools that are closest to you in what is known as the Evergreen State.
Additional Vocational Schools In Washington
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!
APC Crane Training
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.
Bates Technical College
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $8,594.00
Divers Institute of Technology
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $38,105.00
Details:
DIT has over 50 years of experience helping commercial divers learn the tricks of the trades. Their graduates go on to work in hazmat, salvage, inland, offshore, and saturation diving careers.
They offer an intensive 7-month program. Each month will focus on the following topics:
- Physics and medicine
- Lightweight and rigging
- Offshore and hazmat
- Underwater welding and burning
- Scuba and inland
- Deep dives
Upon graduation from the program you can receive a variety of certifications that will certify your experience and skills and increase your job opportunities.
Heavy Equipment Colleges of America
Details:
The Heavy Equipment Colleges of America offers 4 locations across the US and provides heavy equipment operations training using the Adaptable Equipment Proficiency Test program. This program is a recognized certification for most heavy equipment. Crane operators will be certified under the Certification of Crane Operators.
The school offers financing, grants, and VA benefits and offers job placement assistance.
International Air and Hospitality Academy
Housing: Yes
Average Net Price: $12,970.00
International Union of Operating Engineers
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.
Northwest HVAC/R Training Center
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $13,777.00
Northwest Renewable Energy Institute
Details:
Enter the job market in as little as 6-months with the Northwest Renewable Energy Institute wind turbine training program.
Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building
Housing: No
Average Net Price: NA
Perry Technical Institute
Housing: No
Average Net Price: $18,800.00
West Coast Training
Details:
Learn how to master a variety of heavy equipment like dozers, cranes, excavators, loaders, and more at West Coast Training’s California trade school. Their courses meet all guidelines set by the NCCER and NCCCO.
Most courses included classroom and hands-on instruction for a length of 4-28 weeks, depending on the program you select. A variety of financial aid and career services are available to students.