Trade School for Women: Build A Career, Break Barriers
Train to make your impact at Universal Technical Institute (UTI), where you’ll experience an inclusive learning environment, build a strong network and get mentorship.
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Empowering Women in Skilled Trades: Your Path toward a Career Starts Here
The trades can offer fulfilling hands-on work, career stability and advancement opportunities.1 Women are finding success in industries like automotive, welding, HVAC and more.
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Trade School Programs for Women
The Support You Deserve
UTI provides resources for women in trades programs that go beyond the classroom.
Woman-Focused Industry Events
We host Women in STEM conferences each year, where you can meet women in the trades, grow your network, find mentorship and gain valuable industry insights.
Networking Opportunities with Inclusive Employers
UTI hosts various career fairs and other events throughout the year where you can meet employers looking for female talent.
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Get help finding job opportunities in male-dominated fields. Our advisors will be there for you as a student and when you’re an alum.
Learn moreGrants & Scholarships for Women in Trades
There are several scholarships and grants for women in trades.10 UTI offers the Empowering Women through STEM Grant—available to female, non-binary and female-identifying women considering trade school. We are also making over $15 million in scholarships and grants available to those who qualify this year.
Women Who Succeeded in the Trades
Hear from women in trade jobs who are redefining what’s possible after graduating from UTI.6
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UTI has trade schools for women across the nation. Click below to learn about the location you’re interested in.
Frequently Asked Questions
You’ll have access to Support Services teams committed to helping women in trades training succeed. From getting help with schoolwork to finding ways to help cover your trade school tuition to practicing for interviews, we’ll be in your corner.
Your instructors all have industry experience and will serve as both educators and mentors, passing on valuable knowledge. We also host several networking events through the year, including the Women in STEM Conference, where you can connect with other women who’ve navigated trade school options for females and found success.
There is a growing demand for skilled trades professionals and women are entering the trades at record-breaking numbers. UTI has relationships with employers nationwide and can help you search for opportunities before you even graduate!
Skilled trade careers require hands-on work, but strength isn’t the key to success. Many tasks rely on problem-solving, precision and skill. Modern advancements in tools and technology have made jobs for women in trades more accessible than ever. Women in the skilled trades are thriving and proving that success is about technical ability, not gender.
How long it takes to complete a trade school program can vary. At UTI, you’ll receive focused training that covers exactly what you need to know for your career and ranges from 7-24 months, depending on the program.
Trade careers often require less time to train for, meaning you’ll only pay for 1-2 years of school versus four. You’ll also graduate sooner, so you can pursue roles in your industry quicker.
Most UTI campuses offer morning, afternoon and evening classes to help accommodate students. An Admissions Representative can help you find the best-fit schedule for the campus and program you’re interested in.
Train to Become a Woman in the Trades
Develop the skills employers are looking for and receive the support you deserve. Getting started only takes three steps.
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1) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. 2) For program outcome information and other disclosures, visit www.uti.edu/disclosures. 6) UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on personal credentials and economic factors. Work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer and their compensation programs affect wages. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. 7) Some programs may require longer than one year to complete. 10) Financial aid, scholarships and grants are available to those who qualify. Awards vary due to specific conditions, criteria and state. 18) UTI now offers all of its automotive, diesel, motorcycle and marine technician training in a blended-learning format consisting of online lecture courses along with in-person, hands-on lab training.
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