Mississippi

Attending a trade school in Mississippi offers students the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on training for stable and well-paying careers in industries that are essential to the state’s economy. Programs often focus on fields such as welding, HVAC, automotive technology, healthcare, and electrical work, providing the technical skills employers are seeking. Many Mississippi trade schools partner with local industries to offer apprenticeships and real-world experience, helping students transition directly into the workforce. With affordable tuition and shorter program lengths than traditional four-year colleges, trade schools in Mississippi provide a fast and efficient path to building a successful career.

Hinds Community College
Welding & Cutting; Plumbing & Construction Technology; HVAC; multiple career–technical/apprenticeship-aligned programs.
https://www.hindscc.edu

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC)
Welding Technology; Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration; broad CTE programs by campus.
https://mgccc.edu

Jones College
Electrical Technology; HVAC; Welding; Precision Manufacturing/Machining; Pipefitting; Utility/Civil/Construction-related CTE.
https://www.jcjc.edu

Pearl River Community College (PRCC)
Welding Technology; HVAC/R; Electrical Technology; other career & technical programs.

https://prcc.edu

Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC)
Technical programs across welding, HVAC, electrical, diesel/automotive, and more (by location).
https://www.northwestms.edu

Delta Technical College (Horn Lake/Ridgeland)
HVAC/R; Welding; Electrician; allied skilled-trades certificates.
https://www.deltatechnicalcollege.com