Trade Schools in California
122 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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Program Types
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Certifications
2.7
Avg Programs/School
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Observed Program Tags
Critical Skills: WeldingHVACElectricalPlumbingMachine
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 California in Detail
1
Cypress College
Cypress, CA
❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting🏥 Healthcare & Medical
VA Approved
Certifications: AWS Welding, ASE, CDL, CNA, EPA 608, NATE, NCCER,
OSHA 10
Equipment: CNC Milling Machine, MIG Welder, Compressor, HVAC Equipment, Automotive
Diagnostic Equipment
the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Collegesthe Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Collegesthe Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Collegesthe Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Contact: Rick Hodge — —
2
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R⚡ Electrical Technology🔧 Plumbing🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining
VA Approved
Certifications: AWS Welding, CDL, CNA, EPA 608, NATE, NCCER, OSHA 10,
OSHA 30
Equipment: CNC Milling Machine, MIG Welder, Compressor, Truck Simulator
the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) , an
institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education
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the Accrediting Commission
Contact: Dr. Monica Chahal —
[email protected]
3
Advanced Career Institute
Visalia, CA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🚗 Automotive Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry🏭 Manufacturing Technology📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting🏥 Healthcare & Medical
VA Approved
Certifications: CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+,
Hazmat Endorsement
Equipment: Stick Welder
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About ACI Contact Us News & Events Event Calendar Blog Our Mission & History
Why Choose ACI FAQ Careers at ACI Meet The Team Request Info Now Welder Training
& Certifications Welding School Technology Course at ACI Welder Training Near
You Advanced Career Institute currently offers Welding Classes at their: Visalia
Welding School Fresno Welding School Bakersfield Welding School Learn to Weld with
ACI’s Welding Technology Training Our Advanced Welding Technology course is
available to students with little to no welding experience
Contact: General Contact —
[email protected]
Trade school offering Welding & Fabrication and Commercial Driving programs with
CDL certifications. COE accredited.
4
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA
🏗️ Construction & Carpentry🔥 Welding & Fabrication🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology⚙️ CNC & Machining❄️ HVAC/R
Certifications: AWS Welding, ASE, CDL, EKG, I-CAR, NATE, NCCER, OSHA
10
Equipment: CNC Mill, MIG Welder
ACCSCCOE
Contact: Federico Saucedo —
[email protected]
5
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🔧 Plumbing🏗️ Construction & Carpentry
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
Certifications: NATE
Equipment: CNC Milling Machine, MIG Welder, Plumbing Tools, HVAC Equipment
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Contact: Daniel Walden —
[email protected]
6
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🚗 Automotive Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry🏭 Manufacturing Technology📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting🪵 Woodworking & Cabinetry
Pell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: AWS Certified, ASE, CPR/BLS, CDL, CNA, EKG, I-CAR,
OSHA 10
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Contact: Dr. Nick Real — —
7
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
Certifications: NATE, Medical Coding
Equipment: CNC Milling Machine, MIG Welder, Compressor, Truck Simulator
Serving Institution Governing BoardAll Aboardfounder and first Boardincluding Hispanic Association
Contact: Gilbert J. Contreras, Ph.D. —
[email protected]
8
Mendocino College
Ukiah, CA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining📡 Electronics & Instrumentation
Pell Eligible
Certifications: NATE, OSHA 10
Equipment: CNC Milling Machine, MIG Welder, Compressor, Truck Simulator
the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) , part of the
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), 1428 J Street, Suite 400,
Sacramento, CA 95814, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized
by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the Uthe Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac
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Contact: Timothy Karas, Ed.D —
[email protected]
9
Merced College
Merced, CA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
Certifications: NATE
Equipment: CNC Milling Machine, MIG Welder, Compressor, Truck Simulator
the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association
of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial BlvdHybrid Programs Secondary Accreditation Accessibility Student Success Metrics
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Contact: Autumn S. Gardia —
[email protected]
10
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🔧 Plumbing🏗️ Construction & Carpentry
Certifications: EPA 608, NATE, OSHA 10, CNA
Equipment: CNC Mill, MIG Welder
the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) , 1080 Marina Village
Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001The American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and has
been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting
requirementsthe Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon
the recommendation of Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical
Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA)the American Veterinary Medical Association as a program for educating veterinary
technicians, www
Contact: General Phone — —
11
San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia
Visalia, CA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🔧 Plumbing🏗️ Construction & Carpentry
Certifications: EPA 608, NATE, OSHA 10, CNA
Equipment: CNC Mill, MIG Welder
the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) , 1080 Marina Village
Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001The American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and has
been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting
requirementsthe Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon
the recommendation of Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical
Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC-STSA)the American Veterinary Medical Association as a program for educating veterinary
technicians, www
Contact: General Phone — —
12
San Jose City College
San Jose, CA
📚 Computer Information Systems🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
Certifications: NATE
Equipment: CNC Milling Machine, MIG Welder, Compressor, Truck Simulator
hours of instruction to satisfy the requirements of the California State
BoardUpon completion of the program students are eligible to take the State BoardCity College Vietnamese Student AssociationThis space is a hub for the Veterans Programming efforts that include connecting
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Contact: David Coon — [email protected]
13
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology🔧 Plumbing🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
Certifications: NATE, Phlebotomy
Equipment: CNC Mill, MIG Welder
the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), Western
Association of Schools and Colleges, 428 J Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814,
(415) 506-0234ACCJC may also award certificates and other credentials, including bachelor's
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Contact: Janel Hadden — [email protected]
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Riverside City College
Riverside, CA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🚗 Automotive Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining🏭 Manufacturing Technology📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting
Pell Eligible
Certifications: CNA
Equipment: CNC Milling Machine, MIG Welder, Plumbing Equipment, HVAC Equipment
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Butte College
Oroville, CA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting🏥 Healthcare & Medical💻 IT & Networking
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE
Equipment: CNC Mill, MIG Welder
the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, 428 J Street, Suite
400, Sacramento, CA 95814, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body
recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the UBusiness Athletics BoardSelect a Meeting Agenda BoardBusiness Athletics Board
Contact: Melissa Cafferata-Ainsworth —
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All Other Schools
💻 IT & Networking Schools in California
📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting Schools in California
🏗️ Construction & Carpentry Schools in California
🏥 Healthcare & Medical Schools in California
🔥 Welding & Fabrication Schools in California
🚗 Automotive Technology Schools in California
🏭 Manufacturing Technology Schools in California
⚙️ CNC & Machining Schools in California
Certifications Available
NATE89 schools
CNA25 schools
OSHA 1015 schools
AWS Welding13 schools
EPA 60810 schools
Phlebotomy10 schools
CompTIA A+8 schools
CompTIA Network+8 schools
CompTIA Security+8 schools
CCNA7 schools
OSHA 305 schools
CDL4 schools
ASE3 schools
NCCER3 schools
I-CAR3 schools
CPR/BLS3 schools
Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade schools are in California?
There are 122 trade schools in California tracked by BOMAtlas, offering programs in 37
different fields.
What are the most popular trade programs in California?
The most common programs are IT & Networking, CAD/CAM & Drafting, Construction
& Carpentry. These reflect strong employer demand in the state.
What certifications can I earn at California trade schools?
Schools in California offer 24 different certifications including AWS Welding, ASE, CDL,
CNA, EPA 608.
How is this list of California 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 California compare to other states for trade education?
California ranks #1 nationally with 122 schools and 11 unique program types.
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