Illinois Trade Schools

45 schools across 39 cities offering 10 training programs

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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 HVAC/R, CNC & Machining, Welding & Fabrication, Construction & Carpentry, and Automotive Technology.

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

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Programs Offered

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HVAC/R

10 schools

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CNC & Machining

8 schools

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Welding & Fabrication

8 schools

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Construction & Carpentry

7 schools

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Automotive Technology

7 schools

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Electrical Technology

7 schools

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Plumbing

5 schools

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Healthcare & Medical

4 schools

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Aviation Maintenance

2 schools

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Marine Technology

1 school

Top Cities

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

Certifications Available

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner ASE Master Technician CDL Class A CNA Certification EPA 608 Certification I-CAR Certification NATE Certification NCCER Certification OSHA 10-Hour OSHA 30-Hour Welding Inspector NIMS Certification

Featured Schools

Lake Land College

Mattoon

PlumbingCNC & MachiningAviation Maintenance

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College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn

CNC & MachiningConstruction & CarpentryWelding & Fabrication

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Highland Community College

Freeport

CNC & MachiningHVAC/RConstruction & Carpentry

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Illinois Valley Community College

Oglesby

CNC & MachiningHVAC/RConstruction & Carpentry

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Kaskaskia College

Centralia

CNC & MachiningHVAC/RConstruction & Carpentry

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Kishwaukee College

Malta

CNC & MachiningHVAC/RConstruction & Carpentry

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All Illinois Trade Schools

School Name	City	Programs	Profile
Black Hawk College	Moline	General Trades	View
Carl Sandburg College	Galesburg	HVAC/R	View
Chicago Professional Center	Prospect Heights	HVAC/R	View
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College	Chicago	Plumbing	View
City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College	Chicago	General Trades	View
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College	Chicago	Plumbing	View
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College	Chicago	Plumbing	View
College of DuPage	Glen Ellyn	CNC & MachiningConstruction & CarpentryWelding & Fabrication	View
College of Lake County	Grayslake	Healthcare & Medical	View
Danville Area Community College	Danville	General Trades	View
ETI School of Skilled Trades	Willowbrook	General Trades	View
Elgin Community College	Elgin	General Trades	View
HVAC Technical Institute	Chicago	General Trades	View
Heartland Community College	Normal	General Trades	View
Highland Community College	Freeport	CNC & MachiningHVAC/RConstruction & Carpentry	View
Illinois Central College	East Peoria	General Trades	View
Illinois Valley Community College	Oglesby	CNC & MachiningHVAC/RConstruction & Carpentry	View
John A Logan College	Carterville	General Trades	View
John Wood Community College	Quincy	General Trades	View
Joliet Junior College	Joliet	CNC & MachiningHVAC/RConstruction & Carpentry	View
Kankakee Community College	Kankakee	General Trades	View
Kaskaskia College	Centralia	CNC & MachiningHVAC/RConstruction & Carpentry	View
Kishwaukee College	Malta	CNC & MachiningHVAC/RConstruction & Carpentry	View
Lake Land College	Mattoon	PlumbingCNC & MachiningAviation Maintenance	View
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park	Melrose Park	CNC & MachiningHealthcare & MedicalWelding & Fabrication	View
Lincoln Land Community College	Springfield	PlumbingAviation MaintenanceHVAC/R	View
McHenry County College	Crystal Lake	General Trades	View
Moraine Valley Community College	Palos Hills	General Trades	View
Morrison Institute of Technology	Morrison	General Trades	View
Morton College	Cicero	General Trades	View
Oakton College	Des Plaines	General Trades	View
Parkland College	Champaign	General Trades	View
Prairie State College	Chicago Heights	General Trades	View
Rend Lake College	Ina	General Trades	View
Richland Community College	Decatur	General Trades	View
Rock Valley College	Rockford	General Trades	View
Rockford Career College	Rockford	General Trades	View
Sauk Valley Community College	Dixon	General Trades	View
Shawnee Community College	Ullin	General Trades	View
Southeastern Illinois College	Harrisburg	General Trades	View
Southwestern Illinois College	Belleville	General Trades	View
Spoon River College	Canton	General Trades	View
Taylor Business Institute	Chicago	General Trades	View
Triton College	River Grove	General Trades	View
Universal Technical Institute of Illinois Inc	Lisle	General Trades	View

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