Highlights:
Arizona
Attending a trade school in Arizona can be an excellent choice for students who want to enter the workforce quickly with in-demand skills. Many of the state’s vocational programs are tailored to Arizona’s growing industries, such as healthcare, information technology, construction, and automotive repair. Trade schools often emphasize hands-on training, allowing students to build practical experience while earning certificates or associate degrees. With relatively short program lengths and strong ties to local employers, Arizona’s trade schools provide a direct path to stable jobs and career growth in fields that are essential to the state’s economy.
East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT)
HVAC-R, welding, plumbing, electrical, collision repair, practical nursing, EMT, massage therapy, structural metal fitter, etc.
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GateWay Community College (Trade & Technical Training / Maricopa Skill Center)
Electrical, HVAC, welding, plumbing, automotive, technical trades & certifications
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Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
Automotive technology, diesel, collision repair, welding, motorcycle & engine systems
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UEI College (Phoenix campus)
Electrician, HVAC, dental assisting, medical assisting, general trades & skilled-trade pathways
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Carrington College (AZ campuses)
Healthcare allied programs (medical assisting, dental assisting, etc.) and technical / trade support roles
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Pima Medical Institute (AZ campuses)
Health allied trades (medical assistant, dental assisting, etc.)
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Arizona College
Medical / clinical assistant, billing & coding, allied health technical trades
https://www.arizonacollege.edu/
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Empire Beauty School (multiple AZ locations)
Cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, barbering
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Az Western College (CTE Division)
Technical / trade certificate programs in various skilled trades (via their CTE / career & technical education division)
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