IL Workforce Intelligence

Illinois Trade Schools

45 schools across 39 cities offering 12 training programs

45
Schools
12
Programs
39
Cities
38
Certifications

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

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

All Illinois Trade Schools 45 schools

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