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Iowa

Attending a trade school in Iowa offers a direct and practical route into skilled careers that are in demand across the state—fields such as welding, HVAC, electrical work, agriculture equipment repair, machining, and construction trades. These programs emphasize hands-on training, giving students real experience in labs, workshops, and through apprenticeships. Because many Iowa technical and community colleges partner closely with local industries, students often gain opportunities for work placements and job offers right after graduation. With shorter program durations and more focused curricula than traditional four-year paths, trade school in Iowa can get you into a stable, well-paying trade more quickly.

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Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC)

Welding, HVAC, Electrical, Diesel / Automotive, Industrial Maintenance, etc.

https://www.dmacc.edu/

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Kirkwood Community College

Welding, HVAC, Construction, Electrical, Industrial Technology, etc.

https://www.kirkwood.edu/

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Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC)

Welding, Automotive, Electrical, CNC / Machining, Industrial Maintenance, etc.

https://www.witcc.edu/

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Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC)

Electrical, HVAC, Welding, Technical trades, etc.

https://www.nicc.edu/

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Indian Hills Community College (IHCC)

HVAC, Electrical, Welding, Aircraft / Aviation Maintenance, etc.

https://www.indianhills.edu/

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Iowa Central Community College

Diesel, Welding, HVAC, Technical trades programs

https://www.iowacentral.edu/

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Northwest Iowa Community College (NWICC / NCC)

Vocational-technical programs in trades (43 total program offerings)

https://nwicc.edu/

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La’ James International College (LJIC)

Beauty & wellness trades: cosmetology, esthetics, massage therapy, nail technology

https://ljic.edu/

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Orion Technical College

Technical / vocational programs (private technical college)

https://orion.edu/iowa/

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Midwest Technical Institute

Commercial trades, health-career trades, HVAC / Welder / allied health etc.

https://www.midwesttech.edu/

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Siouxland Pipe Welding School

Specialized welding trades: pipe welding (SMAW, GTAW, combination)

https://www.siouxlandpipeweldingschool.com/

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Body Wisdom Massage Therapy School

Massage Therapy training

https://www.bodywisdomschool.com/

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Iowa School of Beauty

Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Massage, etc.

https://iowaschoolofbeauty.com/

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