10 Best Trade Schools inUtah

1Ogden-Weber Technical College

The Ogden-Weber Technical College provides training opportunities in high-demand fields.

Along with convenient schedules and competency-based learning, the school also offers internships and on-the-job training with nearly 200 employers.

Most programs at the Ogden-Weber Technical College can be completed in 12 months or less.

Upon completion, students earn a certificate that will help them get a job in their chosen field.

Ogden-Weber Technical College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.

Enrollment. Admission requirement depend on the chosen program.

The requirements may be met by testing in the college’s Testing Center or by bringing a copy of your external testing or alternative documentation to the Testing Center for approval.

Fees. Estimated adult tuition and fees are between $570 and $4,525, depending on the program, while the estimated high school student costs are between $35 and $650.

Courses offered:

The College offers training in a variety of fields, including:

• Information Technology
• Real Estate
• Web and Graphic Design
• Construction
• HVAC
• Dental Assisting
• Practical Nursing
• Plumbing
• Industrial Automation
• Metal Fabrication
• Welder Production
• Barbering
• Cosmetology
• Culinary Arts

Contact information:

• The College is located at 200 N Washington Blvd, Ogden, UT 84404
• Phone: 801-627-8300
• Website: https://www.otech.edu

2Dixie Tech

Dixie Technical College is one of eight fully accredited technical colleges in the Utah System of Technical Colleges.

College instructors are experts in their industries.

The Tech Ridge campus provides state-of-the-art classrooms and labs.

Dixie Technical College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.

The length of time to complete training varies by program.

Full-time students usually graduate within a year.

Students that graduate from an accredited program at Dixie Tech receive a Capstone Certificate.

Enrollment. Each program has specific application requirements.

Fees. The approximate costs of Dixie Tech programs range between $500-$5,000.

Financial aid is also available to qualifying students.

Courses offered:

• Digital Media Design
• Drafting and Design
• Information Technology
• Electrical Apprenticeship
• HVACR Technician
• Plumbing Apprenticeship
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
• Medication Aide
• Medical Assisting
• Nursing Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician
• Phlebotomy Technician
• Practical Nursing
• Culinary Arts
• Automotive Technician
• Commercial Driver’s License
• Collision Repair
• Diesel Technician
• Industrial Automation Technician
• CNC Machining
• Operations Management
• Welding

Contact information:

• Dixie Tech is located at 610 South Tech Ridge Drive, St. George, Utah, 84770
• Phone: (435) 674-8400
• Website: https://www.dixietech.edu

3Avalon School of Cosmetology

Avalon School of Cosmetology if offering training for future cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians, and makeup artists.

Students learn from licensed industry professionals who have years of experience in the field.

The school offers flexible programs and day and night classes.

95% of the Avalon graduates pass the licensure exams.

Some of the possible careers that students could obtain after graduation are Salon Owner/Manager, Hairstylist, Fashion Show Stylist, Beauty Blogger, and Special Effects, Artist.

Avalon School of Cosmetology is accredited by The National National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.

Enrollment. Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent and must speak English fluently.

Fees. Program costs vary between $395 and $18,835.

Financial aid is available to students who qualify.

A high school scholarship is offered to eligible high school students who want to enroll in a licensing program before they get their high school diploma.

Courses offered:

• Cosmetology/Barbering
• Master Esthetics
• Student Instructor
• Makeup Artistry
• Advanced Hair Extensions

Contact information:

• The Layton school is located at 1992 W Antelope Dr., Layton, UT 84041
• Phone: 801-614-5040
• Website: https://avalon.edu

4Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design

Another great school for future beauty professionals in Utah is Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design.

The Academy has 3 locations in Utah: in Orem, West Jordan and St. George.

Experienced instructors teach students the skills to become proficient cosmetologists or barbers.

Training duration varies by program: the Cosmetology program can be completed in 50 weeks while Barbering students usually graduate after 31 weeks.

Students can choose between day and night classes.

Taylor Andrews Academy is accredited by NACCAS.

Enrollment. Applicants need a copy of their high school diploma or equivalent, a copy of the diver’s license/birth certificate or passport and a Social Security Card.

Fees. The application fee is $100.

Tuition is $15,500 for the Cosmetology program, $10,000 for the Barber Course $12,000 for Hair Design.

Financial aid is available to qualifying students.

Courses offered:

• Cosmetology
• Makeup Artistry
• Barber
• Nail Technology
• Microblading
• Lash Extensions
• Hair Design
• Basic Esthetics
• Master Esthetics

Contact information:

• Orem Location: 539 W. University Parkway, Orem, UT 84058
• Phone: 801-655-0797
• West Jordan Location: 9052 S. 1510 W., West Jordan, UT 84088
• Phone: 801-245-0350
• St. George Location: 2214 E Riverside Dr, St. George, UT 84790
• Phone: 435-673-8150
• Website: https://taylorandrew.com

5RTDS Trucking School

RTDS offers different truck driving training programs designed to give students a complete CDL A test preparation.

The school provides classroom, range and road training.

During classroom training, students learn through watching videos, book work, demonstrations, and lectures.

Students will be tested on all subject matters before beginning field training.

During range-training, the instructor provides students a clear training at the RTDS training yard.

The road training is the final part of the CDL A training.

Students will practice right and left turns in stop and go traffic, visual search, shifting skills in light highways, interstates and rural routes and, most importantly, they will practice safe driving.

Enrollment. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid Driver’s License and be able to pass a DOT physical exam.

Prospective students must submit a DMV driving record and be able to present a Social Security Card.

Courses offered:

• Extended CDL – 320 hours
• Full CDL Class – 160 hours
• 3-Week CDL – 120 hours
• 2-Week CDL – 80 hours
• 1-Week CDL  – 40 hours
• Express CDL – 3 Days Behind the Wheel
• Driving Test- 1 hour

Contact information:

• Salt Lake City Branch: 2051 West 3100 South, West Valley City,  UT 84119
• Cedar City Arena: 11 Cross Hollow Rd, Cedar City, UT 84720
• Phone: 1-855-978-6922 / 1-702-527-2314
• Website: https://rtdstruckingschool.com

6The ccCNA Certified Nursing Assistant Classes

The ccCNA Certified Nursing Assistant Classes teach students the knowledge and skills required to work as a CNA in Utah.

The 100-hour program can be completed in approximately two weeks.

The program includes 60 hours of classroom training and 40 hours of hands-on learning.

After passing the ccCNA final exam, the school enters your name and address into a state computer system, indicating that you are prepared to take the State Exam.

UNAR will immediately send you an email with information on how to pay and schedule your certification exam.

The CNA state exam is broken into two parts: a written part, and a skills part and it costs $75.

The ccCNA nurse aide program is approved and monitored by the Utah Nursing Assistant Registry.

Enrollment. Applicants to the Certified Nursing Assistant program must be at least 16 years old.

Fees. The Certified Nursing Assistant course costs $450.

The school is also offering Phlebotomy classes for $275 and IV Therapy classes for $175.

Courses offered:

• CNA Certification
• Phlebotomy Class
• IV Therapy Class

Contact information:

• The school is located at 75 East 7200 South – Suite A-2, Midvale, Utah 84047
• Phone: 801-968-2262
• Website: http://cccna.com

7Healing Mountain Massage School

The Healing Mountain Massage School provides massage therapy training, spa therapy training, and a holistic health practitioner diploma program.

The school offers beginning, intermediate and advanced classes.

Students can choose between morning and evening classes.

Classes are held in live day spas at the school’s holistic massage education centers.

The Holistic Health course includes 900 hours of Massage Therapy Training and 300 hours of Additional Holistic Health Training.

If you graduate on time, the school will pay for your MBLEX exam, Utah State License fee and professional liability insurance for one year.

The school has a 100% and 90% Exam Pass Rates at its Salt Lake City and Southern Utah Campus respectively.

The Healing Mountain Massage School is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

Fees. The Massage Therapy program costs $13,500 and the Holistic Health program costs $18,000.

Courses offered:

• Massage Training Program
• Holistic Health
• Continuing Education

Contact information:

• Salt Lake City Main Campus is located at 363 South 500 East Suite #210 SLC, Utah 84102
• Southern Utah Branch Campus, 297 North Cove Dr. Cedar City, Utah 84720
• Toll-Free: 1-800-407-3251
• Website: https://healingmountain.edu

8Renaissance Academie Cosmetology and Esthetics

At the Renaissance Academie Cosmetology and Esthetics, students learn the art of color, precision haircutting, chemical texture, skincare, nail care, makeup, extensions, and much more.

The Academy offers flexible student schedules, a small student-to-teacher ratio, and a state-of-the-art training facility.

Students can graduate from the Cosmetology program in as few as 11 months.

The 1600-hour Cosmetology/Barber program can be completed in 48 weeks by full-time students and in 80 weeks by part-time students.

The 1200-hour Master Esthetics program can be completed in 36 weeks by full-time students and in 60 weeks by part-time students.

The 600-hour Basic Esthetics program can be completed in 18 weeks by full-time students and in 30 weeks by part-time students.

The 300-hour Nail Technology program can be completed in 9 weeks by full-time students and in 15 weeks by part-time students.

Enrollment. Applicants must provide proof of secondary education (high school diploma or equivalent) and proof of age (ex. driver’s license, birth certificate).

Fees. Tuition is $12,490 for the Cosmetology/Barber program, $11,000 for the Master Esthetics Program, $6,500 for the Basic Esthetics Program and $1,300 for the Nail Technology program.

Courses offered:

• Cosmetology/Barber
• Master Esthetics
• Basic Esthetics
• Nail Technology

Contact information:

• The school is located at 1460 N. Moon River Dr., Provo, UT 84604
• Phone: (801) 373-2887
• Website: https://www.hairschoolonline.com

9V School Country

V School Country is providing computer programming and design courses.

The school’s curriculum is built by their industry friends and hiring partners (Amazon, Google, Domo, Vivnt, etc.)

The Full-Stack JavaScript course is designed to teach future developers the most relevant computer engineering skills needed for a high paying career.

During the Experience Design program, students gain full command of user experience design.

The school offers a 5:1 student-to-instructor ratio for the Experience Design program and a 7:1 ratio for the Full Stack class.

The school also offers a 6-hour Free React course.

Local housing options are available.

Enrollment. The first step is to schedule an interview with Team VS through the school’s website.

Fees. Tuition is $14,900.

Financial aid is also available to students who qualify.

An Income Share Agreement gives students the option to pay the tuition in full when they’re making over $40,000.

Veterans can learn Full Stack JavaScript or Experience Design on their GI benefits with zero experience.

Courses offered:

• Experience Design
• Full Stack JavaScript

Contact information:

• The school is located at 150 State St. Salt Lake City, UT
• Phone: (802) 682-4042
• Website: https://vschool.io

10Utah Real Estate School

Utah Real Estate School offers real estate training for future agents and brokers.

The school has certified instructors available every day of the week and offers free live test preparation classes on the first Saturday of each month.

Most graduates pass their licensing exam on their first try; those who don’t may take any of the classes again free as many times as they feel necessary for a full twelve months after their original enrollment.

Fees vary between $100 and $849, depending on the program.

Course fees include textbook, free placement assistance, and free live test prep classes.

Courses offered:

Some of the courses offered by Utah Real Estate School are:

• 120-hour Agent Online Pre-Licensing Course
• Agent Live Class Course
• Broker Course Online
• Broker Live Class Course
• Utah Law Waiver Packages
• 18-hour License Renewal CE Package
• 12-hour New Agent Course Online
• 42-hour CE Package for Late License Renewal
• 12-hour Core CE Utah Law Package Online
• 6-hour Core CE Package Online

Contact information:

• The school is located at Suite B2, Draper, UT 84020
• Phone: (801) 823-0169
• Website: https://www.utahrealestateschool.com