Highlights:
Louisiana
Attending a trade school in Louisiana provides students with an opportunity to gain practical, hands-on training in some of the state’s most in-demand industries, including construction, oil and gas, automotive technology, HVAC, welding, and healthcare. Many of Louisiana’s technical and community colleges partner with local employers, offering apprenticeships and job placement programs that help students transition directly into the workforce. Trade programs are typically shorter and more affordable than traditional four-year degrees, allowing graduates to enter well-paying careers faster. With Louisiana’s strong industrial base and growing need for skilled workers, trade schools play a key role in preparing students for stable, rewarding jobs across the state.
Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC)
HVAC/R; Welding; Process Technology; Aviation Maintenance; CDL; Auto Body; Carpentry; Drafting & Design; NCCER electrical/instrumentation/millwright/pipefitting.
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Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC)
Welding; Air Conditioning & Refrigeration; Electrician Technology; Industrial Technician and related technical certificates/diplomas.
https://www.bpcc.edu
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Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC)
Welding; Air Conditioning & Refrigeration; Electrician Technology; Drafting & Design; CDL; Forklift; OSHA-10; Practical Nursing and more CTE programs.
https://www.cltcc.edu
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Delgado Community College (DCC)
Welding; HVAC/R; Residential Electrician; plus additional technical/apprentice-aligned programs.
https://www.dcc.edu
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Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC)
Welding (Structural & Pipe); Industrial Maintenance; Instrumentation; Electrician (Residential/Industrial/Commercial); Diesel; Automotive; HVAC; Drafting & Design; Process Technology.
https://www.ladelta.edu
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Fletcher Technical Community College (Fletcher)
Welding; Marine Diesel Equipment Technology; other energy & advanced technologies (e.g., OSHA, related trades).
https://www.fletcher.edu
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Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC)
Welding (TD/CTS); programs across construction, manufacturing, transportation (incl. HVAC/Electrical/Automotive).
https://www.northshorecollege.edu
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Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (NLTCC)
Welding; Electrician (Industrial); HVAC; Industrial Maintenance; Diesel; Automotive; Plumbing; Heavy Equipment Operator; Practical Nursing, and more.
https://www.nltcc.edu
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Nunez Community College
Welding; HVAC/R; Process Technology (PTEC); additional workforce/technical programs. https://www.nunez.edu
River Parishes Community College (RPCC)
Welding; Process Technology (including accelerated PTEC Express); additional CTE/workforce programs.
https://www.rpcc.edu
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South Louisiana Community College (SoLAcc)
Construction trades (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Heavy Equipment Operator, Carpentry); Welding; other industry training and credit programs.
https://www.solacc.edu
SOWELA Technical Community College
Process Technology; Welding; Electrical Technology; plus a wide range of technical certificates and AAS programs.
https://www.sowela.edu