A Clear Path Toward a Career After High School

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Graduate Job-Ready in 9-22 months

Automotive students working together to assemble engine components in a UTI lab.

Why Trade School?

Trade school isn’t like your typical four-year college. Most programs take two years or less, so you can get on the path toward a career in less time.1

Forget sitting in lectures. You’ll get hands-on training in labs, learning real skills that employers actually want.18 From automotive to welding, diesel, HVACR and more, you’ll train for jobs that are in demand.

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UTI students smiling while handling mechanical parts and tools in a campus lab.
HVAC student using a yellow handled screwdriver on an outdoor unit in a UTI lab.

Find The Right Training Program

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Graduate Sooner

Programs run 7–24 months, so you can be ready to work faster than with a four-year college.

Gear Up Like a Pro

Nothing beats learning like the pros do. Learn with the same tools and techs that are used in the industry.

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Hands-on Training

Get out from behind the desk and into the lab with hands-on practice that prepares you for a career.18

Find Your People

Meet other students who share your passion and build a network that can stick even after graduation.

After You Graduate

Skills? Check. Career support? Check. Once you’ve completed your program, our Career Services crew can connect you with employers nationwide, helping you find the right opportunities.1

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Testimonials

They were once students like you trying to figure out what they wanted to do in the future. Now, they’re graduates who have exciting careers in the trades.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get on the Path Toward a Career

You could train for a hands-on career in just 7-24 months and begin preparing to pursue the career you want. Ready to get started?

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