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Skilled Trades

The Skilled Trades offer a wide variety of pathways to high-wage, high-demand jobs in Vermont.. According to the McClure Foundation/Vermont Department of Labor study on Most Promising Jobs, two-thirds of the most promising jobs that are available without a college degree are in the skilled trades. Adult education classes at your local Career and Technical Education center can help you find a hands-on skill that suits your abilities and passions.

Types of Classes Offered

  • EPA 608/609
  • Heavy Equipment Training
  • HVACR Technician Training
  • Natural Gas Certification
  • OSHA 10
  • Solar Installation
  • Welding

Our Training Centers with Programs and Certifications in Skilled Trades:

Jobs in Skilled Trades

HVAC Installer
Heavy Equipment Operator
Welders

Typical Salaries

HVAC Installer: $25.70/hr (2020)
Heavy Equipment Operator: $19.66/hr (2020)
Welders: $19.67/hr (2020)

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Upcoming Classes

Automotive: Fundamentals Of Automotive Maintenance For Women

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: April 19, 2023
Class Days: Wednesday,
Time:  5:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | 5:30-8:30PM Tuition: $60 Incentive for Mother/Daughter teams $50 each Daughters must be age 16 or older and have a parental waiver to be in a course …

Career Field: Skilled Trades
Training Center: St. Johnsbury Academy Adult Education

Basics of High Performance Building

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: March 23, 2023
End Date: March 30, 2023
Class Days: Thursday,
Time:  3:45 - 7:45

This course gives students an introduction to the scientific laws and principles that govern the movement of heat, water, and air; it then brings those concepts to bear on the …

Career Field: Skilled Trades
Training Center: Hartford Area Career and Technology Center

Electrical: TQP Fire Alarm Continuing Education for Electricians

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: October 28, 2023
End Date: October 28, 2023
Class Days: Saturday,
Time:  8am - 5pm

This course provides Vermont electricians who have the T1 fire alarm endorsement with the required eight hours of continuing education needed to continue providing inspection and testing of fire alarm …

Career Field: Skilled Trades
Training Center: North Country Career Center

Electricians Talk Shop

Type of Class: in-person
This is a flex class, with ongoing enrollment.
Class Days: Wednesday,
Time:  6:00pm - 8pm

  Talk Shop meets the second Wednesday of each month February 8 – May 10, 2023 The purpose of the Talk Shop series is to cover topics from each of …

Career Field: Skilled Trades
Training Center: Windham Regional Career Center

Fundamentals Of Natural Gas

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: March 20, 2023
End Date: April 19, 2023
Class Days: Monday, Wednesday,
Time:  5:30pm - 8:30pm

This 30 hour course focuses on subjects critical to ensuring the safe and efficient use of natural gas. The subjects will be presented through lectures, videos, demonstrations, and weekly tests. …

Career Field: Skilled Trades
Training Center: Center for Technology, Essex

Heat Pump Training

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: April 10, 2023
End Date: April 19, 2023
Class Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Time:  9-4

Energy Works No-cost training opportunities in weatherization, solar panel installation, and heat pump installation. Energy Works is a statewide program that prepares Vermonters for fulfilling careers in the green energy …

Career Field: Skilled Trades
Training Center: Hartford Area Career and Technology Center

HVACR – Basic Refrigeration & Charging Procedures

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: September 25, 2023
End Date: November 20, 2023
Class Days: Monday, Wednesday,
Time:  3pm - 6 pm

This course is an introduction to air conditioning and refrigeration theory, application, systems, components, troubleshooting, and system charging. Hands-on training in our HVACR lab will test students in a variety …

Career Field: Skilled Trades
Training Center: North Country Career Center

Natural Gas/Propane Recertification

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: May 6, 2023
End Date: May 6, 2023
Class Days: Saturday,
Time:  8:00am to 4:30pm

The State of Vermont requires that all natural and LP gas installers renew their certifications every three years. This one day, eight hour course satisfies that requirement and refreshes the …

Career Field: Skilled Trades
Training Center: Center for Technology, Essex

Small Engine Repair

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: April 27, 2023
End Date: May 25, 2023
Class Days: Thursday,
Time:  5:45pm - 8:45pm

This popular class offers hands-on experience diagnosing and addressing a variety of common issues with small engines. Students are encouraged to bring in their mowers, chainsaws, generators, and other small …

Career Field: Skilled Trades
Training Center: North Country Career Center

VOICEOVER GPS PROGRAM

Type of Class: online
This is a flex class, with ongoing enrollment.
Class Days: Varies,

Prepare for your exciting new career in the voiceover industry!  Students will understand and master performance techniques, technical skills, hardware and software used in the field, and procedures and practices …

Career Field: Skilled Trades
Training Center: St. Johnsbury Academy Adult Education

WELDING – Advanced

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: April 4, 2023
End Date: May 11, 2023
Class Days: Tuesday, Thursday,
Time:  5:30 - 8:00P

Designed to enhance SMAW welding skills for those who have completed SMAW I or have equivalent experience. This course extends to out-of-position practice in horizontal and vertical welding, welding pipe, …

Career Field: Skilled Trades
Training Center: Hannaford Career Center

Welding – Basic

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: February 28, 2023
End Date: March 30, 2023
Class Days: Tuesday, Thursday,
Time:  5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Learn skills in basic welding techniques as well as the safety procedures in this 30 hour hands on Basic Welding course.  Teaching can be accelerated depending on the student’s experience. …

Career Field: Skilled Trades
Training Center: Green Mountain Technology & Career Center

Welding-Introduction

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: March 7, 2023
End Date: March 16, 2023
Class Days: Tuesday, Thursday,
Time:  5:30P - 8:00P;

A beginner’s course to introduce students to the art and science of welding.  In this class you will learn the basics of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) or stick welding. …

Career Field: Skilled Trades
Training Center: Hannaford Career Center

Welding-Introduction

Type of Class: in-person
Start Date: May 2, 2023
End Date: June 1, 2023
Class Days: Tuesday, Thursday,
Time:  5:00-7:30PM

This basic course introduces four types of welding: AC/DC stick, Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG); and Oxygen-Acetylene. Students learn to demonstrate proficiency in horizontal applications. Plasma cutting …

Career Field: Skilled Trades
Training Center: Southwest Tech

Woodworking – Basic

Type of Class: in-person
This is a flex class, with ongoing enrollment.
Class Days: Varies,

Designed for those interested in learning the basics of woodworking. Learn the basic techniques and tools needed to get started in woodworking. Classes will be held in our woodshop with …

Career Field: Skilled Trades
Training Center: Hannaford Career Center
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