Trade Schools in Alabama
23 schools with their programs, certifications, equipment, and accreditations. This is a directory, not a quality ranking. Real data, no affiliate padding.
#14
National Rank
23
Schools
21
Program Types
20
Certifications
4.5
Avg Programs/School
21
Observed Program Tags
Critical Skills: WeldingHVACPlumbingMachine
How This List Is Ordered
This is not a quality ranking, and we do not name a best school. Schools appear in order of how much verified program and credential data BOMAtlas currently holds for each one. The order is computed from these five components only, out of 62 points:
- Program breadth 0-20 pts
- Certification depth 0-15 pts
- Equipment and facilities 0-8 pts
- Accreditation 0-12 pts
- Financial aid eligibility (VA, Pell, WIOA) 0-7 pts
Schools with the same total are listed alphabetically. Nothing else affects the order: no commercial relationship with BOMForge, no measure of how completely we recorded a school, and no paid placement. No school pays to appear here or to appear higher.
A school further down the list may simply have less data confirmed so far. Absence of data is a gap in our records, not a negative signal about the school. Placement rates and starting salaries are shown below where a school has published them, but they do not affect the order, because we hold them for too few schools to compare fairly. The list is updated as new data is verified.
15 Trade Schools in Alabama in Detail
1
John C Calhoun State Community College
Tanner, AL
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining🏭 Manufacturing Technology
VA Approved
$11,300 avg salary
Certifications: OSHA 10, CompTIA A+, Six Sigma, CompTIA Network+,
CompTIA Security+, Phlebotomy
Equipment: MIG Welder, Stick Welder
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Contact: Kelli Morris —
kelli.morris@calhoun.edu
Trade school offering Welding & Fabrication and Commercial Driving programs with
CDL certifications. DOL Registered accredited.
2
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
Phenix City, AL
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology📡 Electronics & Instrumentation🏭 Manufacturing Technology
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
Certifications: NATE, I-CAR, OSHA 10, CNA, Phlebotomy, Medical
Coding, CDL, Hazmat Endorsement
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Contact: Jacqueline Screws —
jackie.screws@cv.edu
Trade school offering Construction & Carpentry, Healthcare & Medical, and
HVAC/R programs with CNA, NATE, OSHA 10 certifications. ABHES, VA Approved accredited.
3
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining
VA Approved
Certifications: AWS Welding, ASE, CDL, EPA 608, I-CAR, NATE, NCCER,
OSHA 10
Equipment: CNC Milling Machine, MIG Welder, Compressor, Truck Simulator
the Alabama Community College System Board
Contact: Downtown Campus — —
4
George C Wallace Community College-Dothan
Dothan, AL
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry📡 Electronics & Instrumentation
VA Approved
Certifications: NATE, NATEF, CompTIA A+, Medical Coding
Equipment: MIG Welder
the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation/Automotive Service
Excellence (NATEF/ASE)the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Rd NE,
Suite 1400 Atlanta, Georgia 30326Accreditation CommissionAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Website The most recent
accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commission
Contact: Career Services —
sharris@wallace.edu
Trade school offering Healthcare & Medical, Welding & Fabrication, and
Commercial Driving programs with CDL, CNA, EKG certifications. State Approved
accredited.
5
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
Hanceville, AL
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining📡 Electronics & Instrumentation
VA ApprovedPell EligibleWIOATitle IV
Certifications: NATE, NATEF
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate degreesthe Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Clinical Laboratory
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences Culinary Arts American
Culinary Federation Education Foundation Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene Commission
on Dental Accreditation Diagnostic Imaging Joint Review Committee on Education In
Radiologic Technology Diagnostic Medical Sonography Joint Review Committee on
Education In Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Commission on Accreditation of Allied
Health Education Programs Diesel Mechanics National Automotive Technicians Education
Foundation Drafting and Design Technology American Design Drafting Association
Emergency Medical Services Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs - Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency
Medical Services Professions Flight Technology Federal Aviation Administration,
Approved by the Alabama State Department of Education for flight instruction under
the Uthe Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North
Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245;
email: accreditation@aptathe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate degrees
Contact: Adam West —
adam.west@wallacestate.edu
Trade school offering CNC & Machining, Welding & Fabrication, and Commercial
Driving programs with AWS, CDL, NIMS certifications. COE, VA Approved accredited.
6
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry📡 Electronics & Instrumentation
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
Certifications: NATE, ICE Certification
Equipment: CNC Mill, MIG Welder
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Contact: Jonathan Koh —
jkoh@sheltonstate.edu
7
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining
VA ApprovedTitle IV
Certifications: NATE
Equipment: CNC Milling Machine, MIG Welder, Plumbing Equipment, HVAC Equipment
including postsecondary institutions under the control of the BoardCourses Adult Education Resources Manufacturing Skill Standards Councilcitizens per BoardCourses Adult Education Resources Manufacturing Skill Standards Council
Contact: Business Office —
businessoffice@gadsdenstate.edu
8
H Councill Trenholm State Community College
Montgomery, AL
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
Certifications: NATE, OSHA 10, Phlebotomy
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award the associate degreethe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award the associate degreethe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award the associate degreethe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award the associate degree
Contact: Dr. Kemba Chambers —
kchambers@trenholmstate.edu
Trade school offering Healthcare & Medical and Commercial Driving programs with
CNA, CDL certifications.
9
J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Huntsville, AL
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🔧 Plumbing🏗️ Construction & Carpentry
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE, Phlebotomy
Equipment: Plasma Cutter
the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road
NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 404-975-5000 The most recent accreditation decision
made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree Nursing program is
Continuing Accreditationthe: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road
NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 404-975-5000 The most recent accreditation decision
made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical Nursing program is
Continuing AccreditationDrake State accepts only American Heart AssociationAccreditation The Nursing Education associate degree program at Drake State is a
candidate for accreditation by the Accreditation Commission
Contact: Darcel Forde —
darcel.forde@drakestate.edu
Trade school offering CNC & Machining, Healthcare & Medical, and Welding &
Fabrication programs with BLS, CNA, NIMS certifications.
10
Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, AL
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry🏭 Manufacturing Technology🤖 Robotics & Automation
Pell Eligible
100% placement
Certifications: NATE, HVAC Excellence, NATEF
Equipment: Stick Welder
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award the Associate degreethe Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)Lawson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools CommissionLawson State Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Commission
Contact: Dr. Cynthia Anthony —
canthony@lawsonstate.edu
Trade school offering Welding & Fabrication programs with AWS certifications.
11
Central Alabama Community College
Alexander City, AL
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining🏭 Manufacturing Technology
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
Certifications: Phlebotomy
Equipment: Manual Lathe, Manual Mill
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate degreesthe: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road
NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000 The most recent accreditation
decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree in Nursing
program is continuing accreditationthe: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road
NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000 The most recent accreditation
decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Lincensed Practical
certificate in Nursing program is initial accreditation –View the public information
disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at https://wwwthe: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road
NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000
Contact: Jeff Lynn — jlynn@cacc.edu
Trade school offering CNC & Machining, Healthcare & Medical, and Automotive
Technology programs with CDL, I-CAR, Phlebotomy certifications.
12
Coastal Alabama Community College
Bay Minette, AL
📚 Health Science🏥 Nursing📚 Emergency Medical Services⚡ Electrical and Instrumentation💻 Cybersecurity📚 Marine Industry Technology
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE
Equipment: MIG Welder, Stick Welder
Technology Student AssociationNorth Baldwin Chamber External Scholarships Alabama Automotive Manufacturers
Association Scholarship Sponsored by The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers
AssociationBy signing into the student portal and clicking the Financial Aid Dashboardwith the Alabama Community College System Board
Contact: Adult Education Office —
adulted@coastalalabama.edu
Trade school offering Welding & Fabrication programs.
13
George C Wallace State Community College-Selma
Selma, AL
📚 Commercial Truck Driver (CDL) Selma🔥 Welding & Fabrication🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting🏥 Healthcare & Medical
VA ApprovedPell EligibleWIOATitle IV
Certifications: CDL
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate in arts, associate in science, and associate in applied science
degreesthe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate in arts, associate in science, and associate in applied science
degreesthe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate in arts, associate in science, and associate in applied science
degreesthe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate in arts, associate in science, and associate in applied science
degrees
Contact: Sabrena Fulford —
sabrena.fulford@wccs.edu
Trade school offering Commercial Driving programs with CDL certifications.
14
Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Andalusia, AL
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry📡 Electronics & Instrumentation🏭 Manufacturing Technology
VA Approved
Certifications: CNA, Phlebotomy, Medical Coding
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate degreesThe College accepts international degree evaluations only from National
AssociationThis application was developed by the Alabama Community College System Human
Resources Management AssociationStudent apprentices must apply to the Alabama Board
Contact: Brock Kelley — bkelley@lbwcc.edu
Trade school offering Healthcare & Medical and Commercial Driving programs with
CDL, EKG certifications. COE accredited.
15
Reid State Technical College
Evergreen, AL
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🚗 Automotive Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry📡 Electronics & Instrumentation🏭 Manufacturing Technology📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE
Equipment: CNC Mill, MIG Welder
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award the Associate degreeCheck Your Financial Aid Status Paying for Testing Just Got Easier Check out the
New Payment Form and Mailing Instructions Academic Advising Meet Your Advisors
Financial Aid College Catalog Admissions Calendar Programs Student Handbook MyReid
Directory Southern Association of Colleges and Schools CommissionReid State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools CommissionQuestions about the accreditation of Reid State Community College may be directed
in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission
Contact: Dr. Coretta Boykin —
cboykin@rstc.edu
All Other Schools
| # | School | City | Programs | Certs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 |
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Jasper | 13 | 3 |
| 17 |
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Rainsville | 10 | 1 |
| 18 |
|
Enterprise | 5 | 1 |
| 19 |
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Wadley | 12 | 1 |
| 20 |
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Deatsville | 2 | 3 |
| 21 |
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Birmingham | 8 | 1 |
| 22 |
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Muscle Shoals | 1 | 0 |
| 23 |
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Boaz | 1 | 0 |
📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting Schools in Alabama
💻 IT & Networking Schools in Alabama
🔥 Welding & Fabrication Schools in Alabama
🏥 Healthcare & Medical Schools in Alabama
🏗️ Construction & Carpentry Schools in Alabama
🏭 Manufacturing Technology Schools in Alabama
🚗 Automotive Technology Schools in Alabama
⚡ Electrical Technology Schools in Alabama
Certifications Available
NATE16 schools
Phlebotomy7 schools
OSHA 105 schools
CDL4 schools
CNA3 schools
Medical Coding3 schools
NATEF3 schools
CompTIA A+2 schools
I-CAR2 schools
NCCER2 schools
Six Sigma1 schools
CompTIA Network+1 schools
CompTIA Security+1 schools
Hazmat Endorsement1 schools
AWS Welding1 schools
ASE1 schools
Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade schools are in Alabama?
There are 23 trade schools in Alabama tracked by BOMAtlas, offering programs in 21
different fields.
What are the most popular trade programs in Alabama?
The most common programs are CAD/CAM & Drafting, IT & Networking, Welding &
Fabrication. These reflect strong employer demand in the state.
What certifications can I earn at Alabama trade schools?
Schools in Alabama offer 20 different certifications including OSHA 10, CompTIA A+, Six
Sigma, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+.
How is this list of Alabama trade schools ordered?
This is not a quality ranking and we do not name a best school. Schools are ordered by
how much verified program and credential data BOMAtlas currently holds for each one,
using five components: program breadth (0-20 points), certification depth (0-15),
equipment and facilities (0-8), accreditation (0-12), and financial aid eligibility for
VA, Pell and WIOA (0-7). Schools with the same total are ordered alphabetically. Nothing
else is used: no commercial relationship with BOMForge, no measure of how completely we
recorded a school, and no paid placement. A school lower in the list may simply have
less data confirmed so far, which is a gap in our records and not a judgment about the
school.
How does Alabama compare to other states for trade education?
Alabama ranks #14 nationally with 23 schools and 9 unique program types.
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