Highlights:
New Jersey
Attending a trade school in New Jersey offers students a fast, affordable path to a skilled and stable career in industries like construction, healthcare, automotive technology, HVAC, welding, and information technology. The state’s trade and technical schools emphasize hands-on learning, giving students practical experience through labs, workshops, and apprenticeships. Many programs are built in partnership with local employers, which helps graduates find jobs quickly after completion. With shorter program lengths and lower tuition than four-year colleges, trade schools in New Jersey provide an efficient way to gain valuable credentials and enter the workforce with confidence.
County College of Morris (CCM)
Apprenticeships in skilled trades; Welding training (AWS Level 1 & CEWD).
Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC)
Welding courses/certifications and expanded Workforce Training Center (welding/EV/robotics).
https://www.raritanval.edu
Bergen Community College (BCC)
Welding Technology (Certificate of Achievement) and workforce welding options.
https://bergen.edu
Brookdale Community College
HVAC/R technician training (CE) and periodic welding trainings via workforce partnerships.
https://www.brookdalecc.edu
Middlesex College
Workforce/professional certifications including welding (AWS MIG) and trades courses.
https://middlesexcollege.edu
Camden County College (with CCTS)
HVAC apprenticeship coursework (levels 1–3) and other trade apprenticeships.
https://www.camdencc.edu
Lincoln Tech (Mahwah, Moorestown, Union)
HVAC; Electrical/Electronic Systems; Welding; Automotive & Advanced Manufacturing (campus-specific).
https://www.lincolntech.edu
Eastwick College (Nutley/Ramsey/Hackensack/Paterson)
HVAC/R and other hands-on trade programs (campus-specific).
https://eastwick.edu
Pennco Tech – Blackwood
HVAC&R; Electrical; Automotive; Welding & more trade programs.
https://www.penncotech.edu