10 Best Trade Schools inSanta Ana, CA

1Topline Beauty College

Topline Beauty College is offering educational programs designed to prepare students to successfully pass the State Board Examination and be ready for employment in their field.

Topline Beauty College is a spacious one-story modern facility that simulates salon conditions to help students “learn-by-doing”, with modern equipment and a variety of supplies that help enhance students’ product knowledge.

Topline Beauty College is a private institution and for-profit corporation approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).

Enrollment. Applicants need a copy of their high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Prospective students must pass an admissions test.

Students who don’t have a high school diploma must be at least 18 years of age and must have completed the 10th-grade education level or its equivalent as required by the Board of Barbering & Cosmetology and pass an Ability-to-Benefit (ATB) exam prior to admission.

Fees. Total costs are between $900-$6,100, depending on the program.

Total costs include tuition, registration fee and books & supplies.

Courses offered:

• Cosmetology (1,600 clock hours)
• Cosmetician (600 clock hours)
• Manicurist (400 clock hours)
• Massage Therapy (600 clock hours)
• Holistic Health Practitioner (1,000 clock hours)
• Barbering
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Barber Crossover
• Cosmetology Crossover

Contact information:

• Campus location: 130 S. Harbor Boulevard, Santa Ana, CA 92704
• Phone: (714) 839-0808
• Website: http://www.toplinebeautycollege.com

2Santa Ana Beauty Academy

Santa Ana Beauty Academy offers training programs designed to prepare students for the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology examination.

Santa Ana Beauty Academy is approved by California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) and nationally accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences Inc. and US Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid program.

Enrollment. Applicants need a high school diploma, GED or equivalent and must pass an admissions test.

Students who don’t have a high school diploma or its equivalent must be at least 18 years old, must have completed the 10th-grade education level or its equivalent and pass an Ability to Benefit exam prior to admission.

Fees. Costs vary by program.

Tuition and fees sum up to $1,576 for the Manicuring course and to  $9,955 for the Cosmetology course.

Books and supplies can cost up to $1,500.

Courses offered:

• Cosmetologist
• Barber
• Barbering Crossover for Cosmetologist
• Skin Care
• Manicurist
• Esthetician

Contact information:

• Santa Ana Beauty Academy: 2231 N. Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA, 92705
• Phone: (714) 547-5177
• Website: http://saba-ca.com

3Summit College

Summit College offers healthcare, technical and business education.

Technical programs are designed to teach students the skills they need to succeed in their chosen profession.

Students learn in a hands-on environment.

The College has three locations: in El Cajon, Santa Ana, and Colton.

The school is approved by the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education and accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET).

Enrollment. The first step in the enrollment process is to schedule a visit at one of the College’s locations.

Application requirements vary by program.

Prospective students must be of compulsory age, provide an acceptable High School diploma, GED or equivalent and complete an interview with an Admissions Advisor.

Those who want to apply to the Licensed Vocational Nursing Program (LVN) must pass the Wonderlic SLE entrance exam.

Fees. Total costs vary between $1,395 – $33,737, depending on the program.

Financial aid is available to qualifying students.

Courses offered:

• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Program
• Medical Assistant Clinical & Administrative Program
• Licensed Vocational Nurse Program
• Dental Assistant Program
• Payroll, AP/AR, & HR
• Electrician
• HVAC
• Welding

Contact information:

• Santa Ana Campus: 1639 E Edinger Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
• Phone: 909-422-8950
• Website: https://summitcollege.edu

4American Institute of Massage Therapy

American Institute of Massage Therapy is offering training for those who want to start a career as massage therapists.

The Institute offers a curriculum that promotes hands-on experience through intimate classes and training.

The 624-hour program teaches students about massage therapy fundamentals, musculoskeletal systems, basic massage, business law and ethics, individual muscles, sports massage, hydrotherapy, systems of the body and advanced and complementary techniques, and clinical practice at athletic events.

The 1029-hour program covers all the subjects from the 624-hour with additional lessons and advanced techniques focused on sports massage, clinical pathologies, specialty massage techniques, Asian bodywork methods, aromatherapy, and reflexology.

Enrollment. Prospective students can submit an application online, mail it to the school’s address, or even drop by the office in person.

Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent and a photo ID.

They must be at least 18 years of age or have permission from the Director.

Fees. The 624-hour course costs $7,665 while the 1,029-hour program costs $9,765.

Courses offered:

• Massage Therapy – 624 hours (31 weeks)
• Massage Therapy/ Sports Massage Therapist – 1029 hours (48 weeks)

Contact information:

• American Institute of Massage Therapy: 1516 Brookhollow Dr., Unit C, Santa Ana, CA 92705
• Phone: (714) 432-7879
• Email: info@aimtinc.com
• Website: https://www.aimtinc.com

5National Holistic Institute- Santa Ana Massage Therapy School

The National Holistic Institute (NHI) offers training programs for students who want to start a career as massage therapists.

With 10 campuses in California, including one in Santa Ana, the Insitute provides a comprehensive massage therapy program.

NHI offers an 800-hours Massage Therapy Program and a 450-hour Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy Program.

The Santa Ana campus is a ground-floor facility with a nice patio surrounded by flowers, turtles, hummingbirds, ducks, and in the springtime, little ducklings.

National Holistic Institute is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) and accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training.

Enrollment. The first step in the enrollment process is to call or fill out a form on the school’s website and schedule a personal interview with an Admissions Representative.

Fees. Tuition is $7,794 for the Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy Program and $15,588 for the Massage Therapy Program.

Financial aid is available to students who qualify.

Courses offered:

• Massage Therapy Program
• Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy
• Continuing Education

Contact information:

• Santa Ana Campus: 201 E Sandpointe Ave, Suite 100, Santa Ana, CA 92707
• Phone: 714.668.9263
• Email: nhi@nhi.edu
• Website: https://nhi.edu

6America Truck Driving School

America Truck Driving School provides a variety of training programs for those who want to build a career as a truck driver.

The school offers every combination of licenses possible.

School instructors have many years of experience in the field.

The school opened its first office in Santa Ana in 2000 and it has since expanded to 3 additional offices: in Riverside, Los Angeles, and San Diego.

America Truck Driving School is a private institution approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education pursuant to CA Education
Code.

Enrollment. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have an acceptable driving record; they must be over 21 for inter-state driving.

Students without a high school diploma or GED must successfully complete an ability to benefit examination.

Fees. Program costs vary between $1,995 and $6,295.

Courses offered:

• Class A/B Basic: Individual (20 hours)
• Class A/B Commercial: Individual (24 hours)
• Class A/B Refresher: Individual (24 hours)
• Class A/B Truck Driver: Individual (48 hours)
• Class A/B Truck and Bus Driver: Individual (54 hours)
• Class A Truck Driver (160 hours)
• Class B Truck Driver (160 hours)
• Class A Truck and Bus Driver (190 hours)
• Class B Truck and Bus Driver (190 hours)

Contact information:

• Orange County (Main Office): 2210 N. Main St – Ste B
  Santa Ana, CA 92706
• Phone: (714) 542-8660
• Website: https://www.americatruckdriving.com

7Redwood Code Academy

Redwood Code Academy prepares students for a successful career in software development.

Accademy instructors are Senior Developers with decades of industry experience.

Redwood Code Academy is helping students gain a solid foundation in a highly employable skillset.

The school’s 12-week full-time coding courses are specialized in helping students become well-rounded software developers.

A preparatory class meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday the week prior to the full-time program.

The first six weeks are dedicated to front end development covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript (ES6), Redux and supporting frameworks like React, and Bootstrap.

Weeks 7-12 are dedicated to back end development; students learn .NET Core, C#, SQL, MongoDB, Mongoose, EntityFramework, REST, and Web API, Agile, SCRUM, algorithms, and data structures.

Week 13 is dedicated to preparing and optimizing student resumes, GitHub, and LinkedIn profiles.

There is no prior experience required.

The Academy offers a proprietary curriculum of lecture, lab, individual projects, and group projects.

Students graduate with a portfolio to show employers.

Fees. Full tuition costs $13,500.

The school has options to pay off the tuition in as much as 5 years with deferred payments until after graduation.

Courses offered:

• 12-Week Full-Stack Immersive
• 24-Week Part-Time Full Stack Immersive

Contact information:

• Redwood Code Academy: 2850 Red Hill Ave #130, Santa Ana, CA 92705
• Phone: 714-471-0065
• Website: https://redwoodcodeacademy.com

8Health Staff Training Institute

Health Staff Training Institute is a vocational school that trains individuals into becoming capable allied health care or business professionals.

The school offers hybrid/online and in-class programs.

Health Staff Training Institute is approved by the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education.

Enrollment. Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent.

All students must possess a minimum of 8th grade English proficiency.

All applicants are required to complete an enrollment application and engage in a personal interview with the Admissions staff/personnel.

Prospective students must be at least 17 years of age.

Fees. Tuition fees vary between $1,595-$8,435.

The registration fee is $250.

Books, equipment, tool & supplies sum up to an additional $450-$821, depending on the program.

Courses offered:

• Phlebotomy Technician
• Drug & Alcohol Counseling
• Administrative Medical Assistant
• Clinical & Administrative Medical Assistant
• Clinical Medical Assistant
• Computerized Office & Accounting
• Medical Billing & Coding
• Pharmacy Technician

Contact information:

• Vocational School serving Orange County: 1970 Old Tustin Avenue, Ste C, Santa Ana, CA 92705
• Phone: (951)-694-4784
• Website: http://healthstafftraining.com

9California Truck Driving Academy

California Truck Driving Academy provides professional truck driving training.

The Academy offers seven top-quality professional truck driver training programs for local driving, over-the-road and/or bus driving employment.

The school has a pass rate of over 90%.

Course duration varies by program; the 180-hour class A/B Truck Driver program can be completed in 6 weeks.

The 60-hour Class B Truck Driver program can be completed in 3 weeks.

California Truck Driving Academy is approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).

Enrollment. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, and minimum 21 years old for interstate driving.

Prospective students must complete and pass an entrace exam.

Students must pass a (D.O.T.) Department of Transportation physical examination (DL 51) and obtain a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV H6) printout.

Fees. Tuition and fees vary by program.

The Class A/B program costs $6,795, while the Class B training program costs $3,300.

Courses offered:

• Class A/B Truck Driver
• Class B Truck Driver
• Class B/P Passenger/ bus Driver
• Class A Refresher
• Class A Truck Driver
• Class B Passenger/bus Driver
• Class C Truck Driver
• Class B Refresher

Contact information:

• California Truck Driving Academy: 21 N. Poinsettia Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
• Phone: 1-800-581-2048
• Website: https://www.ctdanow.com

10Orange County Electrical Training Trust

The Orange County Electrical Training Center is training Electricians, Sound Installers and Intelligent Transportation System Installers without cost to the taxpayers.

The Electrical Apprenticeship is a 5-year program; the starting wage is $15.63 per hour plus benefits (health & welfare and pension plans).

Students learn how to install, maintain and repair various types of electrical and electronic equipment in commercial, industrial and residential establishments.

The Sound Installer/Technician  Apprenticeship is a 3-year program; the starting wage is $15.80/hr plus benefits.

Students learn how to install, maintain and repair various types of low voltage systems (fire alarms, telephones, computer networks, security, video and sound systems).

The Intelligent Transportation System Apprenticeship program is a 5-year program; the starting wage is $15.63 per hour plus benefits.

The Intelligent Transportation Systems Apprenticeship covers street lighting, traffic signals, and freeway systems.

Enrollment. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.

They need a valid driver’s license, a Social Security Card, a high school diploma or equivalent and official sealed high school transcripts.

Fees. There is no cost other than purchasing your schoolbooks each year as required.

Courses offered:

• Inside Construction
• Sound Installer/Tehnician
• Intelligent Transportation Systems
• Journeymen Classes

Contact information:

• OCJATC: 717 South Lyon Street, Santa Ana, California 92705
• Phone: (714) 245-9988
• Website: https://www.ocett.org