10 Best Trade Schools inPhoenix, AZ

1The Refrigeration School

The Refrigeration School is offering educational programs designed to prepare students for future careers in Electrical Technologies, Refrigeration Technologies, Welding, and more.

The school was founded in Phoenix in 1965.

Program duration varies: the Electrical Technologies program can be completed in 3 months, while the Electro-Mechanical Technologies can be completed in 9 months.

The programs can be completed in as little as 6 months.

The Refrigeration School, Inc. is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

Enrollment. Applicants are required to hold a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Prospective students must be 18 years of age or older; those under 18 years of age must sign the Enrollment Agreement together with a parent, guardian, or guarantor.

Fees. Total costs vary between $6,825 and $29,776, depending on the program.

Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

The Refrigeration School, Inc. offers a variety of scholarships.

Courses offered:

• Electrical Technologies
• Refrigeration Technologies
• Electro-Mechanical Technologies
• Mechanical Maintenance Engineering
• Electrical Applications
• Welding Specialist

Contact information:

• The Refrigeration School: 4210 East Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85034
• Email: info@rsiaz.edu
• Phone: (888) 671-5803
• Website: https://www.rsi.edu/

2Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix Campus

Pima Medical Insitute- Phoenix Campus is offering six certificate programs and three associate degree programs for future skilled healthcare workers.

Opened in 2015, the Campus serves the western Phoenix areas of Glendale, Peoria, Sun City, Goodyear, Scottsdale, and other nearby cities.

Pima Medical Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

Enrollment. Applicants need a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Applicants under the legal age must have written approval of a parent or legal guardian.

Prospective students must take an entrance exam and pass with a minimum score.

The first step in the enrollment process is to visit a campus and meet with a medical career specialist who will explain the entire application process.

Fees. Total tuition costs vary between $4,795 and $37,435, depending on the program.

Financial aid is available to qualifying students.

Courses offered:

Certificate programs:

• Dental Assistant
• Medical Administrative Assistant
• Medical Assistant
• Phlebotomy Technician
• Sterile Processing Technician
• Veterinary Assistant

Associate Degree Programs:

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Surgical Technology
• Veterinary Technician

Contact information:

• Pima Medical Institute- Phoenix Campus:13610 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85029
• Phone: 800-477-PIMA
• Website: https://pmi.edu

3Vocational Training Institute

The Vocational Training Institute is providing training programs for future HVAC/R technicians.

The school consists of two main classrooms where students learn theory and a workshop where students practice diagnostics and troubleshooting procedures.

The school’s modern workshop is equipped with the same tools that can be found out in the field.

An outdoor workshop is also available for students to practice their
service and installation procedures.

The Institute offers day and evening classes, with part-time and full-time schedules available.

School instructors have many years of experience in their field.

Vocational Training Institute offers lifetime job placement assistance.

Enrollment: Applicants need proof of high school graduation or GED.

Prospective students must be at least 18 years old or 17 years of age and have a parent/legal guardian co-sign the enrollment agreement.

Fees. Total cost for the 200-hour Entry-Level Technician Training Program is $14,945.

The 600-hour HVAC/R Technician Training Program costs $20,995.

The total cost includes tuition, registration fee, books and training material costs.

Scholarships and financing options are also available.

Courses offered:

• Entry-Level Technician Training Program
• HVAC/R Technician Training Program

Contact information:

• The school is located at 2101 W. Alice Ave. Phoenix AZ 85021
• Email: admissions@hvactechschool.com
• Website: https://myvocationaltrainingaz.com

4Avalon School of Cosmetology

Avalon School of Cosmetology is offering classes for future Cosmetologists, Esthetician, and Make-up Artists.

Avalon School of Cosmetology is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and licensed to operate by the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology.

The Cosmetology program can be completed in 55 weeks by full-time students and in 86 weeks by part-time students.

The program covers the basic concepts of cosmetology and state board principles; students learn about hair, nails, rules and regulations,  hygiene, sterilization, first aid, chemistry and more.

The Esthetician program can be completed in 32 weeks by part-time students and in 25 weeks by full-time students.

Esthetics students learn about makeup, skin analysis, anatomy, physiology, hygiene, sterilization, first aid and much more.

Enrollment. Applicants need a high school diploma or GED, picture ID, and Social Security Card.

Fees. The total cost is $3,050 for the Instructor course, $10,270 for the Esthetician course and $18,710 for the Cosmetologist course.

Prices for the advanced classes vary between $395 and $975.

Courses offered:

• Cosmetologist
• Esthetician
• Cosmetology Student Instructor
• Advanced Make-up
• Advanced Hair Extensions
• Advanced Eyelash Extensions

Contact information:

• Phoenix Campus: 410 E. Bell Rd. Suite G100, Phoenix, AZ 85022
• Phone: 602-443-0076
• Website: https://avalon.edu

5UEI College

UEI College is providing vocational training in industries such as computer technology, HVAC, and medical/dental.

The Phoenix campus was opened in 2015.

The facility has 25 classrooms, a dental lab, two allied health labs, two HVAC labs, one Information Technology lab, and computer labs.

Students also have access to a library, study rooms, and outdoor areas.

The programs can be completed in 10 months.

After graduating from one of the College’s programs, students are ready for entry-level employment in their field.

UEI College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) to award Diplomas.

Enrollment. All applicants must be at least 17 years of age and be high school graduates or GED holders.

Applicants 18 years of age who are not high school graduates and don’t hold a GED may apply as “Ability to Benefit” students.

Fees. The total cost is $19,900 and it includes tuition and registration fee.

Scholarships and financial aid are also available to qualifying students.

Courses offered:

• Dental Assistant
• Medical Assistant
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
• Medical Billing and Insurance Coding

Contact information:

• Phoenix Campus: 9215 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85021
• Phone: (623) 226-7300
• Website: https://www.uei.edu

6WCUI School of Medical Imaging and Nursing

West Coast Ultrasound Institute is a private postsecondary vocational college.

West Coast offers bachelor and associate degree programs at its main campus in Los Angeles and at its branch campuses located in Ontario, California and Phoenix, Arizona.

The Institute offers a curriculum which includes classroom instruction, laboratory training and supervised clinical experience.

WCUI is licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education to provide educational services in Arizona.

The Associate Degree Programs can be completed in 24 months.

The Diploma programs can be completed in 9-15 months, depending on the program.

Enrollment. Applicants must posses a high school diploma or equivalent.

Domestic applicants must pass the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam.

A background check is required prior to admission.

Other requirements apply, depending on the program.

Fees. Tuition is between $20,135 and $40,084, depending on the program.

Financial aid is available to qualifying students.

Courses offered:

The Phoenix Campus is offering the following associate degree and diploma programs.

• Academic Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Academic Associate of Science in Cardiovascular Sonography
• Academic Associate of Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging Diploma-Long
• Pediatric Cardiac Ultrasound and Congenital Heart Disease-Diploma

Contact information:

• Phoenix Campus: 4250 E. Camelback Road, Building K – 190
  Phoenix, AZ 85018
• Phone: (602) 954-3834
• Website: http://www.wcui.edu

7West - MEC

West-MEC is offering training programs for high school students and adults.

West-MEC’s 3,685 square mile district boundary covers the northern and western cities of Maricopa County, providing career and technical education at its four campuses: in Glendale, Phoenix, Surprise, and Buckeye.

The programs include classroom instruction, laboratory instruction, work-based learning, and a Career and Technical Student Organization.

West-MEC is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.

West-MEC’s Aviation Technology Program is accredited by the Federal Aviation, Administration as a 14 CFR Part 147 Airframe and Powerplant training school.

Fees. Tuition for adult education programs varies between $2,625 and $20,500, depending on the program.

Financial aid and scholarships are also available to qualifying students.

Courses offered

Career training programs available at the Phoenix campus:

• Air Conditioning Technology – a one-year program
• Automotive Collisions Technology – a two-year program
• Automotive Technology – a two-year program
• Electrical Trade Specialty – a one-year program
• General Construction Technology – a one-year program
• Medical Assisting – a two-year program
• Pharmacy Technician – a one-year program
• Veterinary Sciences – a two-year program
• Coding – a two-year program
• Medium/Heavy Diesel Technology – a two-year program

Contact information:

• Northeast Campus: 1617 W. Williams Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85027
• Phone: 623.435.4920
• Website: https://west-mec.edu

8Roberto Venn School of Luthiery

Founded in 1975, the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery is the longest-running guitar making school in America.

The 880-hour course taught by Roberto-Venn is designed to teach the basic skills needed for a career in guitar-making, guitar repair, and other related fields.

During the five months of class students learn guitar construction techniques, build a minimum of one acoustic and one electric guitar, and complete basic guitar repairs and setup operations.

Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

Enrollment. Applicants need a completed Application for Instruction, a copy of their high school diploma or equivalent and a $250 application fee.

Fees. Tuition for the Guitar Making and Repair course is $10,950.

The school participates in several Financial Aid Program: Pell Grant, Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans and Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students.

The Guitar Repair course costs $5,950.

Fees for the other classes vary between $249-$999.

Courses offered:

• Guitar Making and Repair Program
• Guitar Repair Course
• Pickup Winding
• Mojotone Tube Amp
• Effect Pedal
• Set-up and Maintenance
• Case Building
• Lap Steel
• French Polish

Contact information:

• Roberto Venn School of Luthiery: 1012 Grand Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
• Phone: 602-243-1179
• Toll-Free: 800-507-3738
• Website: https://roberto-venn.com

9The Studio Academy of Beauty

The Studio Academy of Beauty offers training programs in cosmetology, esthetics, hairstyling, laser, and educator programs at its Phoenix campus.

The esthetics program teaches students about European facials, skin science, products, massage techniques, full face and body waxing, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and much more.

Licensed estheticians can pursue many great careers, such as skincare specialists, spa owner, spa manager, waxing specialist, product salesperson or body treatment specialist.

During the cosmetology program, students learn about the latest cutting techniques, hair coloring, products, hair types and much more.

Licensed cosmetologists can start successful careers as hairstylists, hair colorists, spa managers, spa owners, makeup artists, product salespersons or nail technicians.

Students have an opportunity to practice their skills in fashion shows, charitable events, high school presentations, wedding events, local and national competitions but also movie sets and TV shows.

Enrollment. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and must be US Citizens or Registered Aliens.

Fees. Tuition fees vary depending on the program.

Courses offered:

• Cosmetology
• Esthetics
• Hairstyling
• Educator Program
• Laser

Contact information:

• Phoenix Campus: 8046 N 19th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021
• Phone: 623-900-7122
• Website: https://thestudioacademyofbeauty.com

10Southwest Truck Driver Training, Inc.

Southwest Truck Driver Training, Inc. has trained students for driving careers for nearly 20 years.

Founded in 1999 by Gary P. Williams and a handful of family members and friends, SWTDT is a local and independent CDL training school.

The school’s facilities are equipped with the latest trucks and experienced instructors.

Students get 1-on-1 training and the hands-on experience they need.

Southwest Truck Driver Training continues to improve and modify the curriculum in order to meet current industry needs.

The school hires several bilingual instructors who help students who need assistance in the Spanish-to-English language conversion.

Graduates receive lifetime placement assistance.

Southwest Truck Driver Training is licensed by the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division and Nevada Department for Motor Vehicles for Class A, B, C, and Bus Training.

The school employs third Party Testers for on-site CDL testing.

SWTDT offers several financing assistance options.

Courses offered:

• Class A CDL
• Class B CDL
• RV Training
• Refreshers Course
• Military

Contact information:

• Southwest Truck Driver Training: 2323 S 51st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85043
• Phone: (833) 234-3848
• Website: https://swtdt.com