Connecticut

Attending a trade school in Connecticut offers students a fast, affordable, and hands-on path to meaningful careers in high-demand industries. The state’s technical and vocational schools provide specialized training in areas like healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and skilled construction trades. With strong ties to local employers, many programs include apprenticeships or internships that give students real-world experience and a direct route to employment after graduation. Connecticut’s trade schools combine practical education with industry certifications, helping students quickly enter the workforce with valuable, job-ready skills.

Porter & Chester Institute (PCI)

Technical and trade programs (automotive, HVAC, electrical, electronics, medical assisting, allied health, etc.)

https://porterchester.edu/

Branford Hall Career Institute

Health- and office-related trades (e.g. medical assisting, billing & coding, allied health programs)

https://www.branfordhall.edu/

Lincoln Tech (Connecticut campuses)

Automotive Technology, Diesel, Collision Repair, Electrical & Renewable Energy, HVAC, Welding & Metal Fabrication, CNC / Machining, Medical Assistant (for some campuses)

https://www.lincolntech.edu/

Industrial Management & Training Institute (IMTI)

Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, apprenticeship programs in trades (electrician, plumber, HVAC)

https://imti.edu/

Construction Education Center (CEC)

Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Sheet Metal, Construction trade apprenticeships & training

https://www.thinkconstruction.org/

Cortiva Institute

Massage Therapy, Skin Care / Esthetics, Wellness / Cosmetology-adjacent programs

https://www.cortiva.edu/