Trade Schools in Florida
60 schools with their programs, certifications, equipment, and accreditations. This is a directory, not a quality ranking. Real data, no affiliate padding.
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National Rank
60
Schools
31
Program Types
24
Certifications
3.8
Avg Programs/School
31
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 Florida in Detail
1
Valencia College
Orlando, FL
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining🏭 Manufacturing Technology📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting🏥 Healthcare & Medical
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
Certifications: AWS Certified, CPR/BLS, CDL, CNA, CWII, EKG, NCCER,
NIMS
Equipment: CNC Mill, MIG Welder
CEA (ages 15 and up, all year round) and Youth Program (ages 10-14, summer and
winter months)Valencia College Students Accelerated Skills Training Continuing Education Current
Students Future Students International Students Military and Veterans Faculty
Employees Alumni Foundation About About Administration BoardValencia College Students Accelerated Skills Training Continuing Education Current
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Employees Alumni Foundation About About Administration BoardValencia College Students Accelerated Skills Training Continuing Education Current
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Employees Alumni Foundation About About Administration Board
Contact: Kathleen Plinske —
kplinske@valenciacollege.edu
2
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining📡 Electronics & Instrumentation🏭 Manufacturing Technology🤖 Robotics & Automation
VA Approved
Certifications: AWS Certified, CPR/BLS, CDL, CNA, EKG, OSHA 10, OSHA
30, Phlebotomy
Equipment: CNC Mill, MIG Welder
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science,
Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Applied Science degreesthe National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) 5600
Nthe: 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 RN-BSN nursing program is
continuing accreditation
Contact: Dr. Timothy E. Moore —
timmoore@irsc.edu
3
Lively Technical College
Tallahassee, FL
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🔧 Plumbing🏗️ Construction & Carpentry
VA Approved
Certifications: NATE, HVAC Excellence, NATEF, CNA, Phlebotomy
Equipment: CNC Mill, MIG Welder
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Contact: Christine Moore —
mooree2@leonschools.net
4
Sheridan Technical College
Hollywood, FL
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🔧 Plumbing🏗️ Construction & Carpentry
VA Approved
Certifications: NATE, ASE, I-CAR, NATEF, Phlebotomy
Equipment: CNC Mill, MIG Welder
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Contact: Rajan Sandhu —
president@sheridancollege.ca
5
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining📡 Electronics & Instrumentation🏭 Manufacturing Technology📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting
VA Approved
Certifications: CDL, CNA, EKG, OSHA 10, OSHA 30
Equipment: CNC Mill, MIG Welder
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate and baccalaureate degreesMy Advisor Request an Advisor Appointment EagleQ Academic Recovery Register for
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Athletics Campus Recreation Clubs and Orgs Student Government Associationand Strategic Plan District BoardAthletics Campus Recreation Clubs and Orgs Student Government Association
Contact: Jim Murdaugh —
murdaugj@tcc.fl.edu
6
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
🏗️ Carpentry Apprenticeship📚 Commercial Electrician Apprenticeship💻 Fire Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship❄️ HVAC Technician Apprenticeship💻 Pipefitter Apprenticeship📚 Plumber Apprenticeship
Pell Eligible
Certifications: AWS Certified, ASE, CDL, CNA, EKG, I-CAR, NATE, OSHA
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Equipment: CNC Mill, MIG Welder
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Contact: Kenneth Atwater —
katwater@hccfl.edu
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Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE, Phlebotomy
Equipment: CNC Milling Machine, MIG Welder, Compressed Air System, HVAC Equipment,
Automotive Diagnostic Equipment
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate and baccalaureate degreesthe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
are required to undergo a review for reaffirmation of accreditation every 10
yearscadets are commissionTraining Commission
Contact: Thomas LoBasso —
thomas.lobasso@daytonastate.edu
8
Suncoast Technical College
Sarasota, FL
🚛 Diesel Technology⚙️ CNC & Machining⚡ Electrical Technology🚗 Automotive Technology🏥 Healthcare & Medical📡 Electronics Technology
Certifications: AWS Welding, ASE, CDL, CNA, EPA 608, NATE, NCCER,
I-CAR
Equipment: CNC Mill, MIG Welder
ACCSCCOE
Contact: Ron DiPillo —
Ron.DiPillo@sarasotacountyschools.net
9
Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting🏥 Healthcare & Medical💻 IT & Networking
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE
Equipment: CNC Milling Machine, MIG Welder, Compressor, Truck Simulator
Polk State College Core Values Adaptability Diversity Integrity Knowledge
Leadership and Innovation Quality Respect Service Approved by the District
BoardPolk State WSC Staff and Faculty Relocations WSC Science Building Project Business
Office Compliance for Equal Opportunity and Accessibility Services Corporate and
Leadership Development District Boardleadership councilStudent Government Association
Contact: Angela Garcia Falconetti —
agarciafalconetti@polk.edu
10
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🚗 Automotive Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry🏭 Manufacturing Technology📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting🏥 Healthcare & Medical
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
Certifications: NATE
Equipment: CNC Milling Machine, MIG Welder, Automotive Lifts, Aviation Maintenance
Equipment, HVAC Equipment
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate and baccalaureate degreesRaider Athletics competes in five National Junior College Athletic
Associationsports and is a member of the Florida College System Activities AssociationMessage College Advisory Council
Contact: Georgia Lorenz —
lorenzg@seminolestate.edu
11
Eastern Florida State College
Melbourne, FL
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining🏭 Manufacturing Technology📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting🏥 Healthcare & Medical
Pell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE
Equipment: CNC Milling Machine, MIG Welder, Compressor, Truck Simulator, HVAC
Equipment
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award baccalaureate and associate degreesSACSCOC through June of 2034Alumni AssociationAlumni Association
Contact: Dr. James Richey —
richeyj@easternflorida.edu
12
First Coast Technical College
Saint Augustine, FL
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining🏭 Manufacturing Technology
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE, NATEF
Equipment: CNC Mill, MIG Welder
the following organizations: Commission of the Council on Occupational Education
(COE) 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325 Atlanta, GA 30350 (770) 396-3898
Fax (770) 396-3790 wwwthe Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs ( caahepAmerican Medical Technologist AMT has been a partner in allied health certification
since 1939Commission of the Council
Contact: George Mastoridis —
George.Mastoridis@fctc.edu
13
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL
🚛 Diesel Maintenance Technician🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology🔧 Plumbing🏗️ Construction & Carpentry
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
2% graduation
Certifications: NATE, ASE
Equipment: CNC Mill, MIG Welder
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award baccalaureate degrees and associate degreesthe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award baccalaureate degrees and associate degreesthe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC),
Pensacola State College (PSC) identifies, evaluates, and publishes goals and
outcomes for student achievement appropriate to the institution’s mission the nature
of the students it serves, and the kinds of programs offeredthe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award baccalaureate degrees and associate degrees
Contact: Edward Meadows —
president@pensacolastate.edu
14
Riveroak Technical College
Live Oak, FL
⚙️ CNC & Machining🏗️ Construction & Carpentry🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology
Certifications: AWS Welding, ASE, CDL, EKG, I-CAR, NATE, NCCER, OSHA
10
ACCSCCOE
Contact: Clay Tomlinson — —
15
Big Bend Technical College
Perry, FL
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining📡 Electronics & Instrumentation
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE
Equipment: MIG Welder, Stick Welder, TIG Welder
the Commission of the Council on Occupational Educationthe Commission of the Council on Occupational EducationOur College Accreditation Big Bend Technical College is proud to be fully
accredited by the Commission of the CouncilThe Commission of the Council
Contact: Sara Thompson Tweedy —
sarat@bigbend.edu
Trade school offering Construction & Carpentry, Healthcare & Medical, and
Welding & Fabrication programs with AWS, CNA, EKG certifications. COE, State
Approved accredited.
All Other Schools
💻 IT & Networking Schools in Florida
📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting Schools in Florida
🔥 Welding & Fabrication Schools in Florida
🏗️ Construction & Carpentry Schools in Florida
🏥 Healthcare & Medical Schools in Florida
🚗 Automotive Technology Schools in Florida
🏭 Manufacturing Technology Schools in Florida
❄️ HVAC/R Schools in Florida
Certifications Available
NATE32 schools
Phlebotomy13 schools
CNA10 schools
OSHA 109 schools
OSHA 308 schools
CDL6 schools
ASE6 schools
EKG5 schools
AWS Certified4 schools
I-CAR4 schools
CPR/BLS3 schools
NCCER3 schools
NATEF3 schools
AWS Welding3 schools
CompTIA A+3 schools
HVAC Excellence2 schools
Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade schools are in Florida?
There are 60 trade schools in Florida tracked by BOMAtlas, offering programs in 31
different fields.
What are the most popular trade programs in Florida?
The most common programs are IT & Networking, CAD/CAM & Drafting, Welding &
Fabrication. These reflect strong employer demand in the state.
What certifications can I earn at Florida trade schools?
Schools in Florida offer 24 different certifications including AWS Certified, CPR/BLS,
CDL, CNA, CWII.
How is this list of Florida 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 Florida compare to other states for trade education?
Florida ranks #4 nationally with 60 schools and 9 unique program types.
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