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Illinois Trade Schools

45 schools across 39 cities offering 12 training programs

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About Trade Schools in Illinois

Illinois offers a robust network of 45 trade schools and technical colleges providing hands-on training in essential skilled trades. Students can pursue certifications and degrees in IT & Networking, CAD/CAM & Drafting, Healthcare & Medical, Construction & Carpentry, and Welding & Fabrication.

Major training centers are located in Chicago, Rockford, Belleville, Moline, and Galesburg, with programs designed to meet local industry demands. Many schools offer industry-recognized certifications that prepare graduates for immediate employment in high-demand fields.

School Locations 45

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Programs Offered 12

IT & Networking

43 schools

CAD/CAM & Drafting

42 schools

Healthcare & Medical

41 schools

Construction & Carpentry

38 schools

Welding & Fabrication

37 schools

CNC & Machining

35 schools

Automotive Technology

32 schools

Manufacturing Technology

29 schools

Electrical Technology

25 schools

HVAC/R

24 schools

Robotics & Automation

16 schools

Commercial Driving

13 schools

Top Cities 39

Chicago6 Rockford2 Belleville1 Moline1 Galesburg1 Danville1 Glen Ellyn1 Elgin1 Freeport1 East Peoria1 Oglesby1 Carterville1 Quincy1 Joliet1 Kankakee1

Certifications Available

Phlebotomy NATE HVAC CompTIA A+ Certified Nursing Assistant NATEF Medical Coding AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner ASE Master Technician CDL-A License CNA Certification EPA 608 Certification I-CAR Certification

Featured Schools

Elgin Community College

Elgin

Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology

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Richland Community College

Decatur

Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology

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Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville

Welding TechnologyWelding & FabricationHVAC/R

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City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College

Chicago

Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology

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City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College

Chicago

Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology

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City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College

Chicago

Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology

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All Illinois Trade Schools 45 schools

School Name	City	Programs	Profile
Black Hawk College	Moline	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Carl Sandburg College	Galesburg	Welding & FabricationAutomotive TechnologyElectrical Technology	View
Chicago Professional Center	Prospect Heights	HVAC/RAutomotive TechnologyElectrical Technology	View
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College	Chicago	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College	Chicago	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College	Chicago	Construction & CarpentryCNC & MachiningManufacturing Technology	View
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College	Chicago	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
College of DuPage	Glen Ellyn	CAD/CAM & DraftingHealthcare & MedicalIT & Networking	View
College of Lake County	Grayslake	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Danville Area Community College	Danville	Welding & FabricationCNC & MachiningCAD/CAM & Drafting	View
ETI School of Skilled Trades	Willowbrook	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Elgin Community College	Elgin	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
HVAC Technical Institute	Chicago	HVAC/RElectrical TechnologyIT & Networking	View
Heartland Community College	Normal	Welding & FabricationAutomotive TechnologyConstruction & Carpentry	View
Highland Community College	Freeport	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Illinois Central College	East Peoria	HVAC/RConstruction & Carpentry	View
Illinois Valley Community College	Oglesby	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
John A Logan College	Carterville	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
John Wood Community College	Quincy	Welding & FabricationCNC & MachiningCAD/CAM & Drafting	View
Joliet Junior College	Joliet	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Kankakee Community College	Kankakee	Welding & FabricationAutomotive TechnologyElectrical Technology	View
Kaskaskia College	Centralia	Welding & FabricationAutomotive TechnologyElectrical Technology	View
Kishwaukee College	Malta	NursingWelding & FabricationAutomotive Technology	View
Lake Land College	Mattoon	Welding & FabricationAutomotive TechnologyConstruction & Carpentry	View
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park	Melrose Park	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Lincoln Land Community College	Springfield	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
McHenry County College	Crystal Lake	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Moraine Valley Community College	Palos Hills	Welding & FabricationAutomotive TechnologyConstruction & Carpentry	View
Morrison Institute of Technology	Morrison	General Trades	View
Morton College	Cicero	Physical Therapist AssistantConstruction & CarpentryCAD/CAM & Drafting	View
Oakton College	Des Plaines	Welding & FabricationAutomotive TechnologyConstruction & Carpentry	View
Parkland College	Champaign	Welding & FabricationAutomotive TechnologyCNC & Machining	View
Prairie State College	Chicago Heights	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Rend Lake College	Ina	Welding & FabricationAutomotive TechnologyConstruction & Carpentry	View
Richland Community College	Decatur	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Rock Valley College	Rockford	Welding & FabricationAutomotive TechnologyElectrical Technology	View
Rockford Career College	Rockford	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RElectrical Technology	View
Sauk Valley Community College	Dixon	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RElectrical Technology	View
Shawnee Community College	Ullin	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RConstruction & Carpentry	View
Southeastern Illinois College	Harrisburg	Welding & FabricationAutomotive TechnologyCNC & Machining	View
Southwestern Illinois College	Belleville	Welding TechnologyWelding & FabricationHVAC/R	View
Spoon River College	Canton	Welding & FabricationConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining	View
Taylor Business Institute	Chicago	Construction & CarpentryCNC & MachiningElectronics & Instrumentation	View
Triton College	River Grove	Radiologic TechnologyNursing AssistantWelding & Fabrication	View
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc	Lisle	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View

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