Highlights:
Washington
Attending a trade school in Washington offers students a practical and efficient way to enter some of the state’s most in-demand industries. With programs focused on fields like construction, HVAC, welding, healthcare, information technology, and maritime trades, trade schools emphasize hands-on learning and career-ready skills. Many of Washington’s technical colleges and training centers partner with local employers and unions, providing apprenticeship opportunities and strong job placement support. Thanks to the state’s focus on workforce development and skilled labor, attending a trade school in Washington can lead to well-paying, stable careers without the high cost or time commitment of a traditional four-year degree.
Bates Technical College
Welding, HVAC, Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology, Electrical Construction, Automotive Technology, Marine & Motorcycle Technology, Carpentry
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Perry Technical Institute
Auto Technology, Electrical Technology, HVAC/R, Welding, Instrumentation & Industrial Automation, Construction, Information Technology
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Clover Park Technical College
Aviation & Aerospace Maintenance (South Hill campus), Transportation & Trades, Welding, HVAC, Automotive, Construction
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Renton Technical College (RTC)
Automotive, Construction & Building Technology, Electrician / Electrical Construction, Manufacturing, Welding, Culinary, Technology / IT
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Spokane Community College (SCC)
Welding, HVAC, Electrical, CDL / Commercial Driving, Allied Health technical programs
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Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech)
Electrical Technology, HVAC, Machining & CNC, Welding & Fabrication, Mechatronics, Automotive
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North Seattle College
Welding & Fabrication, HVACR, Electrical Maintenance & Automation, Automotive Collision & Technology
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Green River College
Automotive Technology, Machining, Manufacturing / Mechatronics, Welding, Maintenance / Industrial Technology
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Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding
Wooden Boatbuilding, Marine systems, Restoration trades