10 Best Trade Schools inWyoming

1Cheeks Beauty Academy

Cheeks Beauty Academy is offering career training programs for future beauty professionals in Colorado and Wyoming.

For over 30 years, the Academy offers quality education meant to prepare students for the state licensing examination and entry-level employment in their field.

The Cheyenne campus is licensed by the Wyoming State Board of Cosmetology.

The Wyoming and Colorado campuses are accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.

Enrollment. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.

They need to provide proof of high school graduation or GED with a copy of official transcripts.

Prospective students must also present an ID and provide a copy of Social Security Card along with a copy of the birth certificate.

Applicants to the instructor program must be currently licensed in their chosen field.

Fees vary by program; the Instructor program costs $6,400, while the Cosmetology program costs $18,300.

The total cost of the Hairstyling program is $12,900.

Financial aid is also available to qualifying students.

Courses offered:

• Cosmetology (1,500 hours)
• Hairstyling (1,000 hours)
• Instructor Training (500 hours)

Contact information:

• The school is located at 207 W 18th Street, Cheyenne, WY,  82001
• Phone: 307.637.8700
• Website: http://www.cheeksusa.com

2Jackson Hole Outdoor Leadership Institute

Jackson Hole Outdoor Leadership Institute offers training through applied educational programs related to Avalanche Education and Wilderness Medicine.

In partnership with Central Wyoming College-Jackson, the Institute provides classes and certification for students who want to attain college credit and for those who want to be better prepared for outdoor recreation.

The institute provides classroom and field training in American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE), Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO), American Heart Association (AHA) and American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid.

After successfully completing the specific course, students will be able to obtain nationally recognized certificates of completion in Avalanche Level 1 & 2, certifications in Wilderness First Aid (WFA), Wilderness First Responder (WFR), cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillation (AED), and First Aid.

Fees vary by program.

The AIARE Avalanche- Level 2 costs $550, while a CPR course is $65.

Courses offered:

• Avalanche Awareness
• Avalanche- Level 1
• Avalanche- Level 2
• All Women’s Course
• CPR/AED & First Aid
• EMR
• Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician
• Wilderness First Responder

Contact information:

• Central Wyoming College- Jackson Outreach 240 S. Glenwood St. #124, Jackson, WY
• To register for a course, contact Central Wyoming College 307-733-7425
• Website: https://www.avalancheandwildmedtraining.com

3Carbon County Higher Education Center

Carbon County Higher Education Center is a Board of Cooperative Higher Educational Services, the result of a 1985 agreement between Carbon County School District #1 and Western Wyoming Community College.

The Center is designed to provide industry training for high school students and adults, adult basic education, college-level classes in Rawlins and the Little Snake River Valley.

After successfully completing the Certified Nursing Assistant course students will receive a certificate of completion which entitles the student to take the competency exam required to be certified in Wyoming.

Enrollment. Application requirements varies by course.

Prospective students must be at least 18 years old for most programs.

To apply to the CNA course, students must be at least 16 years of age.

Fees. Tuition costs also vary by program.

The Certified Nursing Assistant program costs $246.

Courses offered:

Some of the courses offered by the Carbon County Higher Education Center are:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (89 hours)
• CNA II (30 hours)
• IV Therapy
• Medication Aide
• EMT
• First Aid/CPR

Contact information:

• The Center is located at 1650 Harshman Street, Rawlins, WY 82301
• Phone: 307-328-9274
• Website: https://www.cchec.org

4WyoTech

WyoTech provides career training programs that help students get job-ready in just 9 months.

The program starts with 6-month Core Programs.

By attending the Automotive Technology course, students can earn up to 7 Certifications, including ASE Entry-Level Certification, Mopar Career Automotive Program, and Snap-On.

By attending the Diesel Technology course, students can earn up to 5 certifications, including ASE Entry-Level Certification, 609 EPA License Certification, and Kenworth 100 Certification.

The Collision & Refinishing Technology course gives students the opportunity to earn up to 8 Certifications, including ASE Entry-Level Certification, I-CAR Pro-Level Certifications, and EPA 6H Painter Certification.

After the Core Programs, students will learn a complementary specialty program for 3 months.

Fees. Tuition starts at $27,500 for the nine-month program.

Financial aid is available to qualifying students.

Enrollment. The first step is to complete a form on the school’s website.

Prospective students need proof of high school graduation or GED equivalent.

Courses offered:

Core Programs

• Automotive Technology
• Diesel Technology
• Collision & Refinishing Technology

Specialty programs:

• Advanced Diesel
• Applied Service Management
• High-Performance Power Trains
• Chassis Fabrication
• Street Rod
• Trim and Upholstery

Contact information:

• WyoTech is located at 1889 Venture Drive, Laramie, Wyoming 82070
• Phone: 307.742.3776
• Website: https://www.wyotech.edu

5SAGE Truck Driving Schools

For 30 years, SAGE Truck Driving Schools have provided high-quality tractor-trailer driving training to students across the country.

With over 40,000 graduates to date, SAGE schools help students receive the attention and hands-on training they need.

The program consists of 150 hours of instruction conducted over 4-5 weeks.

SAGE’s instruction is conducted on a private, one-on-one basis on the road; each student will have 44 hours of one-student-per-truck driving.

There is never more than one student per truck during road time.

Enrollment. Applicants need to provide a copy of a valid driver’s license and a copy of a physical examination on a DOT form;

Prospective students need a high school diploma or equivalent and must possess a driving record free of current serious violations.

Admission is also open to those who complete an ability-to-benefit test.

Before you begin the training for a commercial driver’s license (CDL), you first need to obtain a commercial drivers instruction permit (CDIP).

Fees. Tuition varies by program and location; financial aid is available to qualifying students.

Courses offered:

• Comprehensive Tractor-Trailer Driver Basic
• Commercial Driver’s License Essentials
• Tractor-Trailer Driver Advanced
• Tractor-Trailer Driver Refresher
• Tractor-Trailer Driver Externship
• Straight Truck Class B Driver

Contact information:

• 2368 Oil Drive, Casper, WY 82604
• Phone: 307-234-0242
• 1938 Wyott Drive A-1, Cheyenne, WY 82007
• Phone: 307-778-8041
• Website: https://www.sageschools.com

6GC Technical Education Center

Gillette College Technical Education Center offers several technical programs: Mining, Machine Tool, Diesel, Welding, Industrial Electricity, Industrial Technology, and Engineering.

The Center has a state-of-the-art facility that incorporates a high-bay diesel lab with bridge and jib cranes, a welding lab, three industrial electronics labs, a high-voltage lab, a “sandbox” for vehicle and safety training, a manual and computerized machine tool shop.

Gillette College is part of the Northern Wyoming Community College District (NWCCD), together with Sheridan College.

Northern Wyoming Community College District is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

Enrollment. Applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

High school students need the written approval of a high school official to enroll in a college course.

Fees. Tuition and fees for two semesters start at approximately $4,170 for Wyoming residents and can go up to $10,110 for international students.

Financial aid is also available to qualifying students.

Courses offered:

Gillette College prepares students for the following technical careers:

• Diesel Technology
• Industrial Electricity
• Industrial Technology
• Machine Tool Technology
• Welding Technology
• Electrical Apprenticeship

Contact information:

• Gillette College is located at 300 West Sinclair, Gillette, WY 82718
• Phone: 307-681-6000 / 888-681-6070
• Website: https://www.sheridan.edu/about/facilities/gillette/technical-education-center/

7Wind River Job Corps Center

Wind River Job Corps Center teaches students the skills needed to succeed in today’s workforce at no cost for the student or his/her family.

Job Corps is the nation’s largest free job and academic training program for young adults.

The program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor is designed to help young people ages 16 to 24 improve the quality of their lives through career technical and academic training.

The courses take 8-12 months to be completed.

The Job Corps program is authorized by Title I-C of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014.

Enrollment. Students can apply through the Job Corps website.

Courses offered:

Job Corps, Riverton, WY offers the following technical training programs:

• Welding
• Heavy Construction Equipment Mechanic
• Carpentry
• Electrical
• Building Construction Technology
• Accounting Services
• Office Administration
• Petroleum Service Technician
• Heavy Truck Driving
• Heavy Equipment Operations

Contact information:

• Wind River Job Corps Center is located at 4200 Airport Rd, Riverton, WY, 82501-8200
• Phone: 800-733-JOBS
• Website: https://windriver.jobcorps.gov

8Wyoming Real Estate Institute

Wyoming Real Estate Institute is providing training programs for future salespersons and brokers.

The school uses the TCD method of learning, which involves taking tests, correcting the test with the student and discussing the areas that are not clear to the student.

Class time is allocated to areas the student finds difficult.

Wyoming Real Estate Institute is regulated and licensed by the Wyoming Department of Education.

After successfully completing one of the Institute’s Programs, the student will receive the Institute’s Certificate of Completion required by the Real Estate Commission for licensing.

Course I and II certificates expire 1 year after being issued.

Enrollment. Wyoming license regulations require an applicant to be at least 18 years of age or older before becoming licensed by the State of Wyoming.

Fees. Tuition is $695 for the Sales Course I & II and $735 for the Broker Course I & II.

A $149 Registration Fee is included in the tuition.

Courses offered:

• Sales Course I & II
• Broker Course I & II

Contact information:

• The Wyoming Real Estate Institute is located at 856 Coffeen Ave, Sheridan, WY 82801
• Phone: 307-674-6652
• Toll-Free: 1-888-674-6652
• Website: https://www.wyorei.com

9Wings of Wyoming Flight School

Wings of Wyoming Flight School is offering FAA Part 141 and FAA Part 61 training.

The school was founded by Doniv Feltner, who has over 31 years of flight experience and is now the school’s chief instructor.

The school’s aircraft fleet includes a 1974 Piper Arrow, 2002 Cessna 172SP, 1979 Cessna 172N, and a 1963 Beechcraft Baron BE95-A55.

All school instructors have many years of flight and teaching experience.

The school has a designated pilot examiner on staff.

Fees. Instruction hourly fees range from $40-$50, depending on the aircraft.

The following financing options are available: Pilot Finance Inc., Montgomery GI Bill, Post 9/11 GI Bill.

Courses offered:

FAA Part 141 Flight School

• Private Pilot
• Instrument Rating
• Commercial Pilot
• Multi-Engine Rating
• Flight Instructor
• Instrument Instructor
• Multi-Engine Instructor

FAA Part 61

• Airline Transport Pilot

Contact information:

• The school is located at 3803 Evans Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001
• Phone: +1.307.778.3050
• Website: http://www.wingsofwyoming.com

10Choice Aviation

Choice Aviation is one of the most reputable and well-equipped flight schools in the region.

The school offers both FAR Part 61 and 141 training curriculum, as well as a professional pilot path.

Students are trained by experienced FAA Certified Flight Instructors using the school’s aircraft.

The school also has an FAA-approved testing center for all knowledge exams.

Those who want to make sure if flying is the right path for them can take a half-an-hour “Discovery Flight” with one of the school’s instructors for $75.

Choice Aviation and Northwest College also offer an Associate of Science Aeronautics program.

Enrollment. The application process varies by program.

The first step is to schedule an intro-flight/interview.

Then, those who want to enroll in the Private Pilot course need to obtain a medical certificate.

In the next steps, students must complete ground training and flight training.

After passing the written and practical exams students receive their Certificate.

Fees vary by program.

The ground school training costs $350.

Courses offered

The school offers the following training programs:

• Private Pilot Certificate
• Instrument Rating
• Commercial Pilot Certificate – Part 141
• Commercial Pilot Certificate – Part 61
• Multi-Engine Rating
• Certified Flight Instructor
• Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument
• Multi-Engine Certified Flight Instructor

Contact information:

• The Cody, WY location: 3001 Duggleby Drive, Cody, WY 82414
• Phone: 307.587.9262
• Website: http://choiceaviation.com