Vermont
Attending a trade school in Vermont gives you the chance to learn hands-on skills in specialized trades that are strongly tied to the local economy and workforce needs. Universities and technical institutes, such as Vermont Technical College, offer programs like electrical engineering technology, diesel mechanics, automotive repair, and construction technology. Because Vermont also supports a network of adult career & technical education centers, many learners combine short-term certificate or diploma programs with apprenticeships in fields such as HVAC, plumbing, sustainable energy, and heavy equipment. In this setting, students tend to graduate with directly applicable skills and strong local connections to employers, helping them transition into the workforce more easily.

Vermont Technical College
Diesel mechanics, automotive technology, electrical & electronic engineering technologies, mechanical / electromechanical technology, construction practice & management, energy systems, manufacturing engineering, etc.
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Advanced Welding Institute
Structural welding, combination structural & pipe welding training
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River Bend Career & Technical Center
Automotive technology, building trades, heavy equipment, construction academy, emergency services, culinary arts, health sciences
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Center for Technology, Essex (CTE Essex)
HVAC, plumbing, computer systems, technical trades, building & construction technology


