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North Carolina Trade Schools

48 schools across 44 cities offering 12 training programs

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About Trade Schools in North Carolina

North Carolina offers a robust network of 48 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 Raleigh, Jacksonville, Fayetteville, Elizabeth City, and Polkton, 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 48

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Programs Offered 12

IT & Networking

42 schools

CAD/CAM & Drafting

40 schools

Healthcare & Medical

40 schools

Construction & Carpentry

37 schools

Welding & Fabrication

36 schools

Manufacturing Technology

35 schools

Electrical Technology

32 schools

CNC & Machining

31 schools

Automotive Technology

31 schools

HVAC/R

28 schools

Commercial Driving

23 schools

Robotics & Automation

19 schools

Top Cities 44

Raleigh3 Jacksonville2 Fayetteville2 Elizabeth City1 Polkton1 Asheville1 Dublin1 Bolivia1 Hudson1 Wilmington1 Morehead City1 Hickory1 Sanford1 Charlotte1 New Bern1

Certifications Available

NATE HVAC Phlebotomy Certified Nursing Assistant Six Sigma Medical Coding CompTIA A+ Medication Aide OSHA 30-Hour OSHA 10-Hour CompTIA Security+ CDL Class A CCNA

Featured Schools

Craven Community College

New Bern

Construction TradesIndustrial ManufacturingHealth

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Cape Fear Community College

Wilmington

Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology

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Durham Technical Community College

Durham

Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology

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Fayetteville Technical Community College

Fayetteville

Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology

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Forsyth Technical Community College

Winston-Salem

Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology

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Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown

Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology

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All North Carolina Trade Schools 48 schools

School Name	City	Programs	Profile
Alamance Community College	Graham	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College	Asheville	Welding & FabricationAutomotive TechnologyElectrical Technology	View
Bladen Community College	Dublin	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RElectrical Technology	View
Brunswick Community College	Bolivia	Automotive TechnologyConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining	View
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute	Hudson	General Trades	View
Cape Fear Community College	Wilmington	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Carteret Community College	Morehead City	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Catawba Valley Community College	Hickory	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Central Carolina Community College	Sanford	Automotive TechnologyCNC & MachiningManufacturing Technology	View
Central Piedmont Community College	Charlotte	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RElectrical Technology	View
Coastal Carolina Community College	Jacksonville	Medication Aide ClassConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining	View
College of the Albemarle	Elizabeth City	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RElectrical Technology	View
Craven Community College	New Bern	Construction TradesIndustrial ManufacturingHealth	View
Durham Technical Community College	Durham	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Edgecombe Community College	Tarboro	Welding & FabricationAutomotive TechnologyElectrical Technology	View
Fayetteville Technical Community College	Fayetteville	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Forsyth Technical Community College	Winston-Salem	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Guilford Technical Community College	Jamestown	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Halifax Community College	Weldon	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Haywood Community College	Clyde	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Johnston Community College	Smithfield	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Lenoir Community College	Kinston	IT & Networking	View
Martin Community College	Williamston	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Mayland Community College	Spruce Pine	General Trades	View
McDowell Technical Community College	Marion	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville	Fayetteville	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RElectrical Technology	View
Miller-Motte College-Jacksonville	Jacksonville	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Miller-Motte College-Raleigh	Raleigh	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RElectrical Technology	View
Mitchell Community College	Statesville	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Piedmont Community College	Roxboro	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Pitt Community College	Winterville	General Trades	View
Randolph Community College	Asheboro	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Richmond Community College	Hamlet	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Roanoke-Chowan Community College	Ahoskie	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Saint Augustine's University	Raleigh	Construction & CarpentryCNC & MachiningManufacturing Technology	View
Sampson Community College	Clinton	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RElectrical Technology	View
Sandhills Community College	Pinehurst	Welding & FabricationAutomotive TechnologyElectrical Technology	View
South Piedmont Community College	Polkton	Welding & FabricationConstruction & CarpentryCNC & Machining	View
Southeastern Community College	Whiteville	Healthcare & Medical	View
Stanly Community College	Albemarle	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Surry Community College	Dobson	General Trades	View
Technical Institute - Mooresville	Mooresville	Welding & FabricationHVAC/RAutomotive Technology	View
Tri-County Community College	Murphy	General Trades	View
Vance-Granville Community College	Henderson	Welding & FabricationAutomotive TechnologyConstruction & Carpentry	View
Wake Technical Community College	Raleigh	Welding & FabricationAutomotive TechnologyElectrical Technology	View
Wayne Community College	Goldsboro	Welding & FabricationAutomotive TechnologyCNC & Machining	View
Western Piedmont Community College	Morganton	Welding & FabricationAutomotive TechnologyElectrical Technology	View
Wilkes Community College	Wilkesboro	IT & Networking	View

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