We’ve published this extensive list of trade schools in GA. We hope you find the schools and training you need to get your career on the right path.
Georgia Trade School
Georgia Trade School provides best in class training on the latest cutting edge welding technology! The magnetic culture we have created is not only smart for our company, but also our students, graduates, industry and community. Many people talk about workforce development, but we live it every single day.
Areas Covered:
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW),
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW),
Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW),
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
– Vertical Up
– Vertical Down
– Open Butt, Groove and Fillet Welds
– Pipe Positions: 2G, 5G, and 6G.
– Plate Positions: 2G, 3G, and 4G.
– Welding will be conducted on 2, 4, 6 or 8 inch pipe.
– Plate Steel: 1/8” to ¾”
– Thin Metal (Gauges between 22 and 11)
Interactive College of Technology
Interactive College of Technology offers Associate of Science Degrees and Diploma programs in technical, trade and business as well as one of the most comprehensive Vocational English as a Second Language programs in the U.S. We provide our college students with great value through personal instruction, small class sizes, and technical training opportunities.
Programs Offered:
Accounting and Professional Business Applications
Business Information Systems
Business Management
Commercial Refrigeration
Human Resource Management
HVAC
HVAC/R
Information Technology
Medical Office Administration
Vocational English As A Second Language
Lincoln Tech
This career school provides hands-on training in healthcare and skilled trades, offering programs at both the Certificate and Associate Degree level, depending upon the program, in areas such as HVAC training, Healthcare, and Electrical/Electronics.
The Marietta campus is proud to be an Accredited Training Sponsor for Electrical Systems Technicians, as well as the home of many nationally-certified Master HVACR Instructors.
South Georgia Technical College
As a member of the Technical College System of Georgia and a residential institution of higher education, it is the mission of South Georgia Technical
College to prepare individuals for success in the workforce by providing accessible, high-quality associate of applied science degrees, diplomas, technical certificates of credit, and non-credit programs and services that support the needs of citizens, businesses, and industries within our service delivery area in Southwest Georgia.
Programs Offered:
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, located in South Georgia, is committed to preparing students for successful careers in an ever-changing workforce. Established in 1963, Wiregrass is one of the leading technical colleges in the state.
Recognized for achievements in workforce development, we provide individuals with the education, training, and skills to positively influence a stagnant economy.
Programs Available:
| O | Degree | Diploma | Certificate | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Studies | Yes | Business Education | ||
| Office Accounting Specialist | Yes | Business Education | ||
| Opticianry (Vision Care Technology) | Yes | Allied Health | ||
| Opticianry (Vision Care Technology) | Yes | Allied Health |
| R | Degree | Diploma | Certificate | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic Technologist Assistant | Yes | Allied Health | ||
| Radiologic Technology | Yes | Allied Health |
| S | Degree | Diploma | Certificate | Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shampoo Technician | Yes | Professional Services | ||
| Social Media Specialist | Yes | Business Education | ||
| Supervisor/Management Specialist | Yes | Business Education | ||
| Surgical Technology | Yes | Allied Health |
Central Georgia Technical College
Central Georgia Technical College is dedicated to excellence in fulfilling its mission.
The College seeks to meet its mission by providing educational, extra-curricular, co-curricular, and workforce development programs, and services that support the economic development and well-being of the citizens within its established service delivery area.
To support its workforce mission, Central Georgia Technical College employs knowledgeable, competent faculty, up-to-date facilities, and industry-specific equipment to ensure that students, faculty, and staff are surrounded by an environment conducive to learning.
Programs Available:
AEROSPACE, TRADE & INDUSTRY
CGTC’s aerospace, trade, and industry programs prepare our graduates to take control of their career. Graduates from these programs build and maintain cabinetry, repair automotive engines, airplanes, and heating and cooling systems, design and innovate the electronics, video game, and industrial systems of tomorrow, and more. If you like working with your hands, CGTC’s aerospace, trade and industry programs are for you.
BUSINESS & COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES
Do you want to be part of one of today’s fastest-growing industries? CGTC offers students real-world experience to prepare you for a career focused on business and computer technology. Whether you want to build computers or design the software that drives them, CGTC’s Information Technology program has something for you. Programs such as Accounting, Banking and Finance, Logistics, Business Management, and more ensure that CGTC’s graduates are ready to meet today’s business demands.
HEALTH SCIENCES
Many of the fastest growing occupations in Georgia are in health care and CGTC’s health technology labs are always up-to-date to keep up with industry standards. CGTC provides well-qualified health care industry graduates to help meet the demand. Students in CGTC’s health programs train in fully functional state-of-the-art labs that feature cardiac catheterization, echocardiography, and computed radiography equipment. Students then have the opportunity to further their education with hands-on training in hospitals and clinical facilities across Georgia. No matter the specialization, CGTC offers the facilities and training to help graduates succeed.
PUBLIC SAFETY & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
If you want to make a difference in the lives of others, a career in Public Safety and Professional Services is for you. CGTC offers courses designed to prepare students for rewarding careers focused on strengthening our communities. Whether to beautify, protect and serve, or enrich, careers in the Public Safety and Professional Services fields are in high demand and our graduates are ready to serve. Check out our programs such as Cosmetology, Early Childhood Care and Education, Barbering, Criminal Justice, and more!
GENERAL STUDIES
The General Education program provides students with a comprehensive core collegiate curriculum and an academic experience designed to enable each person to succeed at CGTC and in their chosen occupational fields. Successful completion of required General Education core courses results in CGTC students acquiring baseline academic competencies, refinement of study skills, and an ability to demonstrate a work ethic for success in the workplace.
Ogeechee Technical College
An ever-present resolve to provide innovative programs of study keeps Ogeechee Tech at the forefront of meeting the educational demands of citizens in this region of Georgia. With over 3,000 students attending credit classes in academic year 2022, and many others attending adult education, and continuing education classes, the demand for Ogeechee Tech’s services is constant.
Whether credit programs, continuing education, GED and literacy instruction, or various other services, the College’s commitment to meet the needs of the region remains strong. The rich heritage of Ogeechee Technical College serves as a solid foundation and inspiration for seeking greater success in the future.
Programs available:
| Forklift Safety Training | 08/22/22 | 08/23/22 | M and Tu from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | 129.00 |
| BLS for Healthcare Providers | 08/30/22 | 08/30/22 | Tu from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Room 1206 | 59.00 |
| Heartsaver CPR & First Aid | 09/13/22 | 09/13/22 | Tu from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM | 89.00 |
| Forklift Safety Training | 09/15/22 | 09/15/22 | Th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM | 129.00 |
| Secrets of Better Photography | 09/06/22 | 09/15/22 | Tu and Th from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM | 99.00 |
| AHA CPR Instructor Course | 09/20/22 | 09/20/22 | Tu from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM | 229.00 |
| BLS for Healthcare Providers | 09/27/22 | 09/27/22 | Tu from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM | 59.00 |
| Driver’s Education | 10/17/22 | 10/20/22 | M, Tu, W and Th from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM | 350.00 |
| BLS for Healthcare Providers | 10/25/22 | 10/25/22 | Tu from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM | 59.00 |
| BLS for Healthcare Providers | 10/26/22 | 10/26/22 | W from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM | 59.00 |
| BLS for Healthcare Providers | 10/27/22 | 10/27/22 | Th from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM | 59.00 |
| Heartsaver CPR & First Aid | 11/08/22 | 11/08/22 | Tu from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM | 89.00 |
| Thrive Financially in Retirement | 11/03/22 | 11/10/22 | Th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | 29.00 |
| BLS for Healthcare Providers | 11/15/22 | 11/15/22 | Tu from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM | 59.00 |
| BLS for Healthcare Providers | 11/16/22 | 11/16/22 | W from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM | 59.00 |
| BLS for Healthcare Providers | 11/29/22 | 11/29/22 | Tu from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM | 59.00 |
| BLS for Healthcare Providers | 12/05/22 | 12/05/22 | M from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM | 59.00 |
| BLS for Healthcare Providers | 12/06/22 | 12/06/22 | Tu from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM | 59.00 |
| Forklift Safety Training | 12/06/22 | 12/06/22 | Tu from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM | 129.00 |
| BLS for Healthcare Providers | 12/13/22 | 12/13/22 | Tu from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM | 59.00 |
| Driver’s Education |
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