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Trade school programs that move fast. Learn in-demand skills, train hands-on and prepare for a skilled trades career in under one year.

Is trade school worth it after high school? Discover how Universal Technical Institute programs work and what financial options can help pay for training.

Trade school careers start with hands-on training. Explore options you can complete in two years or less with support from Universal Technical Institute.

Community college vs. trade school: Which is faster? Compare training timelines and learn how Universal Technical Institute can help you get job-ready sooner.

Learn how to become an auto mechanic after high school in less than one year with hands-on training and career-focused education.

Discover the top diesel technician skills employers want in 2026 and how training can help you build them for an in-demand career. 

 Learn how diesel technicians can progress from entry-level roles to advanced positions, and how training can help support each step. 

Learn what industrial automation is, how it works and how electrical technicians support automated systems.

Learn what industrial electrical technicians do, the systems they work on and how training can help give a foundation for the industry.

Explore a day in the life of a diesel technician, including work environment, hours, duties and more to see if this in-demand career is right for you.