10 Best Trade Schools inLong Beach, CA

1Universal Technical Institute

Universal Technical Institute, Long Beach campus is preparing students for careers as automotive or diesel technicians.

UTI Long Beach is offering three core programs and two specialized training programs.

The campus was built in 2015, covers 142,600 sq feet and has 10 labs and 12 classrooms.

Training starts with core programs, foundational courses designed to build students’ base knowledge from the ground up.

After completing the core program, students can choose a specialized training program to get the certification that helps them get ready for employment with an industry manufacturer.

Successful graduates from the Infinity Technician Training Academy (ITTA) earn Infiniti Technician certification credits.

In 18 weeks of training, the ITTA program provides graduates with a 90% academic attainment level of the Infiniti KEI Master Technician Status which prepares students for a career with an Infiniti dealership.

After graduating from the Nissan Automotive Technician Training elective students earn credits valued by Nissan and Infiniti dealerships across the country.

UTI is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

Enrollment. Prospective students need a high school diploma or equivalent.

Fees. Total costs vary between $35,215-$47,915.

Financial aid is also available to qualifying students.

Courses offered:

Core programs:

• Automotive Technology Program
• Diesel Technology Program
• Collision Repair & Refinish Technology

Manufacturing-specific training:

• Infinity Technician Training Academy
• Nissan Automotive Technician Training

Contact information:

• Long Beach Campus: 4175 East Conant Street, Long Beach, CA 90808
• Phone: 800-834-7308 (Admissions)
• Website: https://www.uti.edu/locations/california/long-beach

2North-West College

North-West College is offering quality and affordable health care training programs.

North-West College has trained more than 50,000 students since 1966.

The North-West College Long Beach campus is located near the Long Beach Airport, only one block south of the 405 Freeway, between the Cherry Avenue and Lakewood Boulevard, exits.

Program duration varies between 40 and 84 weeks.

North-West College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

Enrollment. Application requirements vary by program.

Students who do not possess a high school diploma or equivalent may not apply for admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technology, Vocational Nurse, and the Associate of Science in Healthcare Administration programs.

Fees. Tuition varies between $16,315 and $39,970.

Financial aid is available to qualifying students.

Courses offered:

North-West College offers the following programs at its Long Beach campus:

• Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech)
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Insurance Biller & Coder
• Pharmacy Technician
• Surgical Technologist
• Vocational Nursing Program

Contact information:

• Long Beach Campus: 3799 E Burnett St., Long Beach, CA 90815
• Phone: 562-546-5171
• Website: https://www.nw.edu

3911 Medical Education

911 Medical Education is a training center authorized by the American Heart Association.

The school provides convenient, concise, easy to understand medical classes.

The Healthcare Training Courses are ideal for Nurses, Doctors, Firemen, Policemen, Paramedics, Respiratory therapists, EMT’s and EMS students and healthcare professionals.

The school also offers training programs for anyone working with children or young adults: teachers, lifeguards, children’s groups.

The training center offers a same-day CPR certification card.

911 Medical Education also offers classes that are open for companies or anyone who wants to learn CPR or take First Aid classes.

Fees. Tuition fees vary by course.

Courses offered:

• Health Care Providers
• Combo Classes
• PALS/BLS Combo Classes
• Teachers School
• Business General Public
• CEU Packages
• Online classes

Contact information:

• Long Beach Campus: 3605 Long Beach Blvd. #332, Long Beach CA 90807
• Phone: (562) 989-8040 (office) / (714) 396-0266 (text)
• Email: info@911medicaleducation.com
• Website: https://911medicaleducation.com

4Trident School

Trident School offers a 5-week program designed to help students become Certified Nurse Assistants.

Graduates must take and pass the CA board exam upon completion.

The 40-hour Home Health Aide program is available only to those who have completed CNA training.

The programs are approved by the California Department of Public Health.

Enrollment. Students who apply to the Home Health Aide program need the following up to date, valid documents: Identification, Social Security Card, CPR (American Heart Association), Tuberculosis clearance, and CNA license.

The HHA program is available only to those who have completed CNA training.

Applicants to the CNA program must be 16 years of age or older; they can be 15 years old as long as by the time of completion of training they turn 16 years old.

Fees. Total tuition is $1,700, if paid in full on the first day of class – this includes all books, equipment, live scan, CPR (Basic Life Support -BLS), $250 registration fee (non-refundable) and miscellaneous expenses.

The Home Health Aide program costs $500.

Courses offered:

• Certified Nurse Assistant
• Home Health Aide

Contact information:

• Location: 2047 1/2 Orange Ave, Long Beach, CA.
• Phone: 714-507-8270 / 562-253-0094
• Website: http://tridentnursingschool.com

5Master Academy

Master Academy offers training programs for future cosmetologists and barbers.

The 1,600 Cosmetology program covers topics such as hair styling, chemical procedures, haircutting, make-up, manicuring and pedicuring, artificial nails, rules and regulations, disinfection and sanitation, salon management, communication and salesmanship, desk and reception, and much more.

The Cosmetology course is designed to prepare students for the State Licensing Examination and for profitable employment as Cosmetologists.

During the 1500-hour Barbering program, students learn about haircutting, hair coloring, shaving, permanent waving, rest facials, and more.

The objective of the Barber course is to train students to become licensed barbers and to prepare them for a career in the barbering field.

Fees. Total costs sum up to $7,400 for the Barbering program and to $8,200 for the Cosmetology program.

The school also offers a $3,000 scholarship towards barbering/cosmetology training.

Enrollment. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and are required to provide proof of age and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Courses offered:

• Barbering Training
• Cosmetology Training

Contact information:

• Master Academy: 4100 Orange Ave. Long Beach CA. 90807
• Phone: 323-641-1328
• Website: https://www.onlinemasteracademy.com

6John Wesley International Barber and Beauty College

John Wesley International Barber and Beauty College offers cosmetology and barbering classes.

The Barber course helps students satisfy their state requirements of 1500 hours of study and practice to receive their Barber License and start their career.

Cosmetologists who wish to perform Barber services must complete a 200-hour Crossover Training Course to satisfy State Licensing Requirements.

The school also accepts U.S. Veteran Administration Education Benefits.

John Wesley International Barber and Beauty College is nationally accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Science (N.A.C.C.A.S).

Enrollment. Applicants need a California Drivers License or California ID, a Social Security Card, proof of Citizenship or Residents Alien Docs, a high school diploma, or equivalent and proof of income.

Fees. Tuition is $10,700 for the Barbering program; books and supplies sum up to $1,100.

The Cosmetology program costs $11,450; books and supplies cost an additional $1,100.

The school offers financial aid to those who qualify.

Courses offered:

• Barber Course
• Cosmetology
• Cross Over Course

Contact information:

• Address: 717 Pine Avenue, Long Beach California 90813 United States
• Phone: (562) 435-7060
• Website: https://www.johnwesleybarberbeauty.com

7Chef Tech

Chef Tech offers cooking classes designed to help people advance in their careers or to create wonderful food to share with their friends and family.

The Professional Chef program is designed to teach students the culinary foundation necessary to launch their career.

Students can choose between Professional Chef: The Foundation, which meets once a week for 24 weeks or Accelerated Pro Chef which meets twice a week for 12 weeks.

The chef instructor gives a lecture, usually with a demonstration, and then the students prepare the dishes, working in teams of 2.

Classes are limited to 12 students.

The Professional Baking program is a 10 week series of classes meeting once a week for 4 hours.

Students will receive a certificate of achievement upon completion of each series.

Fees. The Professional Chef program costs $3,250, if paid in full.

The Professional Baking program costs $1,450.

Courses offered:

• Cooking Workshops
• Class Calendar
• Learn to Cook Series
• Cake Baking & Decorating Series
• Professional Chef
• Professional Baking

Contact information:

• Chef Tech: 3842 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807
• Phone: (562) 989-CHOP [2467]
• Email: info@cheftechcookingschool.com
• Website: https://www.cheftechcookingschool.com

8Borner's Barber College

Borner’s Barber College is offering educational services to aspiring barbers and hair professionals.

The school aims to provide students with the knowledge and technical proficiency that will make them employable upon graduation and receiving their license.

The 1500-hour Barber Course can be completed in 10 months by full-time students (24 or more hours per week) and in 18 months by part-time students.

The College is institutionally accredited by The State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, The Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, The Department of Rehabilitation, The California Barber Association and NACCAS.

Enrollment. Applicants need to participate to a pre-enrollment interview.

Prospective students need a picture ID, Social Security Card, high school diploma or GED.

All applicants considered for admission to the College must take an entrance exam.

Fees. Total costs sum up to $14,100, including tuition, registration fee, kit, supplies, and books.

Financial assistance is available to those who qualify.

Contact information:

• Borner’s Barber College: 5723 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90805
• Phone: (562) 428-5100
• Website: http://bornersbarbercollege.com/

9Pacific Air Flight School

Pacific Air Flight School is providing flight training, flight training aids, and aircraft rentals.

The school offers experienced instructors and a well-maintained fleet of Cessna aircraft.

Pacific Air Flight School allows students to choose their own schedule and train full-time or part-time.

Private Pilot is the first program you have to complete; the program teaches all the essentials, from basic maneuvers to navigating.

The next step after your Private Pilot Certificate is the Instrument Rating.

The Commercial Pilot Certificate is required for those who want to fly for the airlines, as flight instructors, or charter pilots.

Pacific Air Flight School offers a systematic Career Pilot Program for individuals looking for a career in aviation.

With the school’s team of experienced instructors, you can get from 0 flight time to 250 hours in as few as 6 months.

Enrollment. You have to be at least 17 years old to get your Private Pilot License and 16 years old to solo.

You will also need to obtain a medical certificate from an authorized medical examiner.

Fees. Rental fees are between $125-$175/ per hour.

Instructor fees are $65/hour.

The school offers a $44,999 Cessna 172 Carreer Pilot Package and a $53,999 Cessna 172 G1000 Career Pilot Package.

Courses offered:

• Private Pilot
• Instrument Rating
• Commercial Pilot
• Career Pilot Program

Contact information:

• Pacific Air Flight School: 3333 E. Spring Street, Suite 222, Long Beach, CA 90806
• Phone: (866) 600-9595
• Website: http://pacificairflightschool.com

10Harbor Occupational Center

Harbor Occupational Center offers full-time educational programs operated by the Los Angeles Unified School District.

The Center also provides career technical education training and job placement assistance.

The school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Certificates for Career Technical Education are awarded upon successful completion of course.

Enrollment. Any person high school age or older is eligible for enrollment.

Those under 18 need approval from their parent or guardian, home school and Harbor Occupational Center.

Fees. Tuition varies by program.

The Medical Assistant course costs $300.

The Welding 1,2 and 3 programs cost $500 each.

Courses offered:

The career training classes offered by the Center include:

• Graphic Design: Fundamentals, Digital Imaging, Advertising Design, Web Design
• HVAC: 1, 2, 3
• Plumbing: 1 and 2
• Refrigeration Technician: Fundamentals, Service
• Accounting: 1 and 2
• Medical Assistant
• Tile Technician: 1, 2, 3
• Electrician: 1, 2, 3
• Welding: 1, 2, 3
• and much more

Contact information:

• Harbor Occupational Center: 740 North Pacific Avenue, San Pedro, CA 90731
• Phone: (310) 241-4800
• Website: http://www.harboroc.org