Idaho

Attending a trade school in Idaho means learning practical, in-demand skills through hands-on training in fields like HVAC, welding, automotive, electrical, plumbing, machining, industrial maintenance, and construction trades. The state’s community colleges and technical programs often offer certificates or associate degrees in 6 to 24 months, along with strong ties to local employers and apprenticeship pathways. Because the cost and duration are generally lower than a traditional four-year degree, trade school in Idaho can allow you to enter the workforce more quickly with credentials that are very relevant to the regional economy. (accreditedschoolsonline.org)

College of Western Idaho (CWI)

Welding & Metal Fabrication, Automotive Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Machine Tool, Electrical, HVAC, Mechatronics, etc.

https://cwi.edu/

Idaho State University – College of Technology

Automotive Collision Repair, Diesel / On-site Power, Welding, Electrical Apprenticeship, etc.

https://www.isu.edu/tech/

North Idaho College (Workforce Training Center)

HVAC / Refrigeration, Welding, Electrical, CNC / Machining, Short-term technical certificates

https://www.nic.edu/

Lewis-Clark State College (Technical & Industrial Division)

Industrial Electronics, HVAC, Welding Technology, Collision Repair, Machine / Manufacturing trades

https://www.lcsc.edu/

College of Southern Idaho (CSI)

Welding, Diesel Technology, HVAC, trade / technician programs in construction & industrial maintenance

https://www.csi.edu/

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI)

Originally a vocational / technical college; offers trade / career / technical education programs in fields like mechanics, HVAC, welding, construction, etc.

https://www.cei.edu/

Northwest Lineman College

Technical certificate programs in power-delivery trades (electric line work, industrial electrical systems)

http://www.lineman.edu/

Aveda Institute – Boise / Twin Falls

Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technician, Barbering, Instructor Training

https://www.avedaidaho.com/

Austin Kade Academy

Cosmetology, Esthetics, Barber / Nail Technology, Instructor Training

https://www.austinkadeacademy.com/

Carrington College – Boise

Allied health / clinical technical trades (e.g. medical assisting, dental assisting) and related fields

https://www.carrington.edu/