Trade Schools in Virginia
26 schools with their programs, certifications, equipment, and accreditations. This is a directory, not a quality ranking. Real data, no affiliate padding.
#12
National Rank
26
Schools
24
Program Types
20
Certifications
3.9
Avg Programs/School
24
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 Virginia in Detail
1
Southwest Virginia Community College
Cedar Bluff, VA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining📡 Electronics & Instrumentation
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: CompTIA A+, Six Sigma, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA
Security+, Phlebotomy
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate degreesGovernance The College operates under policies established by the State Board for
Community Colleges and a Local College BoardAccess Board Meeting Minutes Local Boardis approved by the State Board
Contact: Clint Hayes —
[email protected]
2
Rappahannock Community College
Glenns, VA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🔧 Plumbing🏗️ Construction & Carpentry
VA Approved
Certifications: NATE, ICE Certification, OSHA 10, Master Plumber,
Phlebotomy, CDL
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges , the regional
body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the
Southern statesSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges , the regional
body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the
Southern statesSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges , the regional
body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the
Southern statesthe Southern Association of Colleges Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award
associate degrees
Contact: Shannon Kennedy —
[email protected]
3
Advanced Technology Institute
Virginia Beach, VA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining
VA Approved
Certifications: EPA 608, EPA 609, NATE, NATEF
the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) http://wwwaccreditation by the Accrediting Commissionand they are exempt from certification by the State Councilaccreditation by the Accrediting Commission
Contact: General Phone — —
4
Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap, VA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining
Certifications: NATE, OSHA 10, CompTIA Network+, CCNA, CNA,
Phlebotomy
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate degreesCAHIIM (Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Health Information
Managementthe Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Carethe Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (3390 Peachtree Rd NE Suite
1400, Atlanta, GA 30326)
Contact: Kristen Westover —
[email protected]
5
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🔧 Plumbing🏗️ Construction & Carpentry
Certifications: EPA 608, NATE, Six Sigma, Phlebotomy, Medical Coding
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Contact: Adam Hutchison —
[email protected]
6
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🔧 Plumbing🏗️ Construction & Carpentry
VA ApprovedTitle IV
Certifications: AWS Welding, NATE, Phlebotomy, Medical Coding
Domicile Determination Form Tuition rates are established annually by the State
BoardVCCS Tuition Statement The State Boardthe State Boardthe State Board
Contact: Dean Sprinkle —
[email protected]
7
Centura College-Norfolk
Norfolk, VA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining📡 Electronics & Instrumentation
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE, OSHA 10, CPR/BLS
approvals and memberships Accrediting CommissionDepartment of Veterans Affairs Yellow Ribbon Program Military Tuition Assistance
National Healthcare AssociationState Approving Agency for Veterans Education and Training Vocational
Rehabilitation Commissionincluding the evaluation of candidates and onboard
Contact: General Phone — —
8
Centura College-Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining📡 Electronics & Instrumentation
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE, OSHA 10, CPR/BLS
approvals and memberships Accrediting CommissionDepartment of Veterans Affairs Yellow Ribbon Program Military Tuition Assistance
National Healthcare AssociationState Approving Agency for Veterans Education and Training Vocational
Rehabilitation Commissionincluding the evaluation of candidates and onboard
Contact: General Phone — —
9
Southside Virginia Community College
Alberta, VA
🚛 Diesel Technician🔥 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)📚 Nurse Aide Training📚 Phlebotomy📚 Fiber Technician📚 Power Line Worker
VA Approved
Certifications: NATE, CNA, Phlebotomy
Organizations Phi Theta Kappa Student Ambassador Bookstore Online Ordering Student
Resources CAPS Great Expectations TRIO Student Support Services Information
Technology HelpDesk Single Stop TimelyCare for Students Using Student Email Campus
Life Campus Events Campus Tours Food Services Student Activities Student Government
AssociationMessage Administration Organizational Charts Local College BoardOrganizations Phi Theta Kappa Student Ambassador Bookstore Online Ordering Student
Resources CAPS Great Expectations TRIO Student Support Services Information
Technology HelpDesk Single Stop TimelyCare for Students Using Student Email Campus
Life Campus Events Campus Tours Food Services Student Activities Student Government
AssociationMessage Administration Organizational Charts Local College Board
Contact: Quentin Johnson —
[email protected]
10
Centura College-Newport News
Newport News, VA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining📡 Electronics & Instrumentation
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE, OSHA 10
approvals and memberships Accrediting CommissionDepartment of Education to participate in Federal Title IV programs American
Medical Technologists Department of Veterans Affairs Yellow Ribbon Program Military
Tuition Assistance National Healthcare Association State Approving Agency for
Veterans Education and Training Vocational Rehabilitation Peninsula Councilwhile Medical Assistant students may earn credentials through American Medical
Technologists or the National Healthcare Associationincluding the evaluation of candidates and onboard
Contact: General Phone — —
11
New River Community College
Dublin, VA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🔧 Plumbing🏗️ Construction & Carpentry
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
Certifications: NATE, Six Sigma
the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to
award the associate degreeNew River Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the
Southern AssociationSTAFF ALUMNI VISITORS WORKFORCE MY ACCOUNTS APPLY REGISTER DONATE FOUNDATION MENU
foundation home Boardby The College Board
Contact: General Info — [email protected]
12
Laurel Ridge Community College
Middletown, VA
📚 Power Line Worker Training Program🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🔧 Plumbing
Pell Eligible
Certifications: NATE, Phlebotomy
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate degreesthe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate degreesLaurel Ridge Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools CommissionQuestions about the accreditation of Laurel Ridge Community College may be directed
in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission
Contact: Catherine Grunow — —
13
Tidewater Tech-Trades
Norfolk, VA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🔧 Plumbing🏗️ Construction & Carpentry
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: ASE
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see if Tidewater Tech is right for you is to see it for yourself
Contact: General Phone — —
14
Brightpoint Community College
Chester, VA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🔧 Plumbing🏗️ Construction & Carpentry
VA Approved
Certifications: NATE
Review the Virginia Conflict of Interest and Ethics Advisory CouncilOur collaborations range from customizable courses that broaden employee skill sets
to industry advisory boardJobs will also be posted on the Apprentices BoardThe State Council
Contact: Bill Fiege —
[email protected]
15
Eastern Shore Community College
Melfa, VA
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining📡 Electronics & Instrumentation🏭 Manufacturing Technology
VA ApprovedTitle IV
Certifications: NATE
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
to award associate degreesthe Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing , 3343 Peachtree Road NE,
Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233; phone 804-367-4515Darrien Jamar and his Foundation boardtime philanthropic leader on the Eastern Shore and the first female chair of the
ESCC Foundation Board
Contact: Daryl Minus —
[email protected]
All Other Schools
| # | School | City | Programs | Certs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 |
|
Locust Grove | 14 | 2 |
| 17 |
|
Clifton Forge | 11 | 1 |
| 18 |
|
Annandale | 8 | 1 |
| 19 |
|
Martinsville | 7 | 2 |
| 20 |
 Technical & Career Education Center
|
Virginia Beach | 12 | 2 |
| 21 |
 Virginia Western Community College
|
Roanoke | 10 | 1 |
| 22 |
|
Norfolk | 6 | 1 |
| 23 |
|
Richmond | 7 | 1 |
| 24 |
|
Lynchburg | 1 | 0 |
| 25 |
|
Franklin | 1 | 0 |
| 26 |
|
Charlottesville | 1 | 0 |
📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting Schools in Virginia
💻 IT & Networking Schools in Virginia
🔥 Welding & Fabrication Schools in Virginia
🏗️ Construction & Carpentry Schools in Virginia
🏥 Healthcare & Medical Schools in Virginia
🏭 Manufacturing Technology Schools in Virginia
⚙️ CNC & Machining Schools in Virginia
⚡ Electrical Technology Schools in Virginia
Certifications Available
NATE18 schools
Phlebotomy9 schools
OSHA 107 schools
Six Sigma3 schools
CompTIA A+2 schools
CompTIA Network+2 schools
EPA 6082 schools
CNA2 schools
Medical Coding2 schools
CPR/BLS2 schools
CompTIA Security+1 schools
ICE Certification1 schools
Master Plumber1 schools
CDL1 schools
EPA 6091 schools
NATEF1 schools
Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade schools are in Virginia?
There are 26 trade schools in Virginia tracked by BOMAtlas, offering programs in 24
different fields.
What are the most popular trade programs in Virginia?
The most common programs are CAD/CAM & Drafting, IT & Networking, Welding &
Fabrication. These reflect strong employer demand in the state.
What certifications can I earn at Virginia trade schools?
Schools in Virginia offer 20 different certifications including CompTIA A+, Six Sigma,
CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Phlebotomy.
How is this list of Virginia 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 Virginia compare to other states for trade education?
Virginia ranks #12 nationally with 26 schools and 9 unique program types.
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