10 Best Trade Schools inTampa, FL

1Southern Technical College

Southern Technical College offers career education in a variety of healthcare fields.

The Tampa campus is located in northeastern Tampa, Florida, just south of East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on Riga Boulevard.

The classes are taught by industry professionals.

The school offers flexible schedules to fit students’ needs.

Southern Technical College – Fort Myers, Port Charlotte, and Tampa campuses are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award Bachelor’s degrees, Associate’s degrees, and diplomas.

Enrollment. Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent.

Prospective students are required to complete an Application for Admission and meet personally with an Admissions Representative who will guide them through the admissions process.

Fees. Tuition is between $8,000-$42,630, depending on the program.

Courses offered:

• Surgical Technology – Associate of Applied Science Degree
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Associate’s Degree
• Management – Associate’s Degree
• Medical Laboratory Technician – Associate’s Degree
• Network Engineering and Administration – Associate’s Degree
• Electrical Technology – Diploma Program
• Medical Assisting – Diploma Program

Contact information:

• Tampa Campus: 3910 Riga Blvd., Tampa, FL 33619
• Phone: (877) 347-5492
• Website: https://www.southerntech.edu

2Brewster Technical College

Brewster Technical College (BTC) offers career-training programs in technology and healthcare.

Brewster is a public post-secondary technical college, part of Hillsborough County Public Schools.

The College offers hands-on programs that teach students the skills required by the industry.

In addition, the College offers adult basic education (GED, English language acquisition and Applied Academics for Adult Education).

BTC is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.

Enrollment. Applicants need a high school diploma or GED, a Social Security Card, a Driver’s license or IDFL Vehicle Registration or Voter’s Registration.

Fees. Florida residents pay tuition at the rate of $2.78 per class/clinical hour for full-time job preparation programs.

Non-Florida residents pay $11.17 per class/clinical hour for job preparation programs.

Full-time job preparation students also pay a $10 application fee, a $10 test fee, and a $10 student activity fee.

Financial aid is available to students who qualify.

All full-time programs are approved for veterans training.

Courses offered:

The College offers the following career-training programs:

• Automotive Service Technology
• Distribution & Logistics Management
• Early Childhood Education
• Pharmacy Technician
• Practical Nursing
• Web Development

Contact information:

• Brewster Technical College: 2222 North Tampa Street, Tampa, Florida 33602
• Student Services: 813.276.5464
• Website: https://brewstertech.org

3Jersey College

Jersey College is offering a Practical Nursing Program and RN Program at the Tampa campus with multiple start dates throughout the year.

Students learn in modern facilities from experienced instructors dedicated to providing a comprehensive nursing education that can prepare students for a real-world career.

Jersey College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE).

The Professional Nursing (Associate Degree) program at the Tampa campus is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

Enrollment. Applicants must participate in an admissions interview and successfully pass an entrance exam.

Fees. The Professional Nursing (LPN to RN Bridge) program costs $32,802 for daytime schedules.

The Professional Nursing program costs $44,041 while the Practical Nursing program costs $23,547.

The costs include tuition, books, registration fee, background check fee, application fees, supplies, technology fees, uniform fees, and nursing kit.

Jersey College is approved to offer federal financial aid.

The school’s Financial Aid Planners assist students in completing all paperwork needed for federal funding.

Courses offered:

• Professional Nursing (LPN to RN Bridge)
• Professional Nursing
• Practical Nursing

Contact information:

• Jersey College Nursing School Tampa Campus: 3625 Queen Palm Drive Tampa, FL 33619
• Phone: (813) 246-5111
• Website: https://www.jerseycollege.edu/campuses/tampa-florida/

4Aguilas International Technical Institute

Aguilas International Technical Institute is providing quality allied healthcare and technical career training in Spanish and English.

The school offers diploma programs in medical assisting, pharmacy tech, home health aide as well as nursing assistant exam prep and billing and coding exam prep.

The Medical Assistant Diploma Program teaches students how to perform clinical functions as well as clerical and administrative roles and prepares them for examination with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

The Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program teaches students about dosage calculations, I.V. flow rates, drug compounding, dose conversions, dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control, and more.

The 4-week Home Health Aide diploma program covers topics such as basic medical care, emergency response, and housekeeping duties.

The school has a 98% graduation rate with more than 200 graduates annually.

Enrollment. The first step is to complete an enrollment application and all required enrollment documents.

Applicants need a high school diploma or GED.

Courses offered:

• Medical Assistant
• Nursing Assistant Exam Prep
• Pharmacy Tech
• Home Health Aide
• Billing and Coding Exam Prep
• Test Prep

Contact information:

• Address: 7520 West Waters Ave., STE#19 Tampa, Florida 33615
• Phone: (813) 871-2407
• Website: https://agmedtech.com

5Ewin Technical School

Ewin Technical School is offering programs designed to prepare students for a new career in as few as 12-15 months.

The school offers full-time programs that prepare students for entry-level employment and part-time courses meant to help students improve current job skills or explore new topics.

Erwin Technical College is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (COE).

Enrollment. Admission requirements vary by program and may include a standard high school diploma (or GED) or other documents.

Students who have completed the admissions requirements are placed on a list for the next available starting date of the program.

Courses are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Fees. Total costs vary by program.

The Accounting Operations program costs $3,659, while the Automotive Service Technology program costs $10,178.

Financial assistance is available to qualifying students.

Financial Aid counselors are available to assist students in exploring the available options.

Courses offered:

• Accounting Operations
• Barbering
• Cosmetology
• Nails Specialty
• Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology
• Automotive Service Technology
• Carpentry
• Diesel System Technician
• Electricity
• Welding Technology
• Dental Assisting Technology & Management
• Massage Therapy
• Medical Assisting
• Medical Coder/Biller
• Practical Nursing
• and much more

Contact information:

• Phone: 813-769-5180
• Website: http://www.erwin.edu

6Beauty & Health Institute

Beauty & Health Institute offers career training programs for future healthcare and beauty professionals.

The 600-hour Medical Aesthetician program can be completed in 5 months by full-time students and in 10 months by part-time students.

The Medical Aesthetician program combines Facial/Skin Care with Electrolysis and Laser Hair Removal training.

The 320-hour Electrolysis and Laser Program are designed to be completed in 3 months by full-time students and in 6 months by part-time students.

Students are instructed in a clinical setting and receive practical training in hair removal.

The 280-hour Facial/Skin Care Specialist Program can be completed in 2.5 months by full-time students and in 5 months by part-time students.

The program is designed to prepare students for employment upon successfully obtaining a Facial Specialty Certification from the Florida Board of Cosmetology.

Enrollment. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age for the facial/skin-care program and at least 18 years of age for the other programs.

Prospective students need a high school diploma, GED or college degree.

Fees. The Facial/Skin Care Specialist Program costs $5,500.

Total costs sum up to $7,900 for the Electrolysis & Laser Program and to $12,900 for the Medical Aesthetician Program.

Courses offered:

• Medical Aesthetician
• Electrolysis & Laser
• Facial/Skin Care Specialist

Short courses:

• Laser and Light-Based Hair Removal
• Microblading Class
• Eyelash Lift and Tint
• Microneedling
• Dermaplaning

Contact information:

• Address: 11309 Countryway Blvd., Tampa, FL, 33626
• Phone: (813) 749-1814
• Website: https://bhi.edu/

7Connecticut School of Broadcasting

Connecticut School of Broadcasting, Tampa campus, is offering a Broadcast Media and Web Developer programs.

The programs consist of hands-on, learn-by-doing training.

Students learn from instructors who work as broadcast or coding professionals and can graduate in only a few months.

From the very first day of class, students will be working with the same equipment and software used by industry professionals.

The Broadcast Media program gives students a basic understanding of the various aspects of audio/video production, television, radio, and sports broadcasting.

After graduation, students receive assistance in writing their resume and creating a demo.

The Web Developer program teaches students coding logic using PHP and JavaScript, web design using HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap, WordPress, and relational databases using SQL.

The school offers small class sizes to allow for more student-instructor interaction.

Scholarships are available to qualifying students in the Broadcast Media Program.

Courses offered:

• Broadcast Media
• Web Developer

Contact information:

• Connecticut School of Broadcasting: 3901 Coconut Palm Drive, Tampa, FL, 33619
• Phone: 813-443-5307
• Website: https://gocsb.com

8New Horizons- Computer Learning Centers

Located in Tampa Bay, New Horizons provides classes on a variety of technical and business applications.

The courses are taught by experienced, certified instructors.

New Horizons- Computer Learning Centers offer Integrated Learning solutions, allowing students to choose from a variety of learning methods that fit individual learning styles: traditional, instructor-led classroom training, online live learning, online anytime learning, on-site group training, and private classes.

The classes also include hands-on labs, reference materials, practice exams, learning guides, eCourseware, and exam preparation.

New Horizons Tampa Bay has been approved to provide training to those who qualify for Post 9/11 GI Bill.

Enrollment. You can purchase a new class directly from the school’s website or by contacting an Account Executive at 813-387-3500.

Courses offered:

• Applications Training
• Cisco Technical Training
• Cloud Training
• Cybersecurity Training
• IBM Training
• IT Service Management Training
• Microsoft Technical Training
• Programming Language Training
• Salesforce Training
• SAP Training
• and more

Contact information:

• Address: 5402 W. Laurel Street, Building 1A, Suite 106, Tampa, FL 33607
• Phone: 813-387-3500
• Website: https://www.nhtampabay.com

9American Bartending School

American Bartending School offers training classes that can get students ready for employment as bartenders in as little as 1 or 2 weeks.

Since 1978 American Bartending School has been successfully training and placing thousands of bartenders throughout Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater, Sarasota, Bradenton, Pasco, and Lakeland.

Students learn the creative and artistic skills of bartending and mixology.

The school has a hands-on approach to bartending training.

Students practice in a 45- foot fully equipped bar setting, spending 75% of their time behind the bar during the program, using actual working equipment.

The course is updated to stay current with new trends, drinks, and methods used in the industry.

Classes are kept small so that instructors can provide each student with individual attention.

American Bartending School offers day and evening classes.

Students can choose between flexible schedules.

After graduation, students receive a diploma in Bartending/Mixology.

Contact information:

• American Bartending School: Tampa 3310 West Cypress St., Suite #203 Tampa, Florida 33607
• Phone: (813) 876-1616
• Website: https://www.americanbartending.com

10Tampa School of Real Estate

Founded in 2007, the Tampa School of Real Estate helps students get their Florida real estate license and start a career in real estate.

In order to become a Florida Real Estate Agent, you must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, have a Social Security Number, complete and pass the state-approved 63 hours Sales Associate Pre-License course.

After graduating from a state-approved course, students must submit an application to the Division of Real Estate and pass the state exam.

Those who want to receive their Florida Real Estate Broker License must have 2 years of an active license under a broker within the last 5 years.

Fees. Costs vary by program.

The Real Estate Licensing Classroom Course costs $297.

The Online Licensing Course costs $249.

Courses offered:

Classroom schedules:

• Sales Associate Licensing
• Weekend Prep Class
• Sales Post Licensing
• Broker Licensing

Online courses:

• Sales Associate Licensing
• Weekend Prep Class Live Stream
• Sales Post Licensing
• Broker Licensing
• Broker Post Licensing
• Continuing Education

Contact information:

• Administration office: 18101 Highwoods Preserve Parkway, Suite 220, Tampa, Florida 33647
• Phone: (813) 333-2676
• Toll-Free: (888) 588-7480
• Website: https://tampaschoolofrealestate.com/