Best Trade Schools in Burbank, California (2025 Guide)

Updated October 9, 2025 | Brad Fishbein

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Here are the best schools in Burbank and the SF Valley. This guide lists accredited programs, California licensing, and apprenticeships1.

Top Trade Schools in Burbank

School Program Length Highlights
Los Angeles Valley College (Valley Glen) Certificates 6–12 months; A.S. ~2 years ACCJC accredited. Construction/manufacturing tech; short commute2.
Los Angeles Trade–Technical College (LA) Certificates 6–24 months; A.S. ~2 years Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Welding; large labs2.
IBEW Local 11 – ETI (LA) 3–5 years Registered electrical apprenticeship; paid OJT + classroom instruction.
UA Local 250 – Training (Gardena) ~5 years Registered apprenticeship in plumbing/pipefitting/HVACR.

Licensing: DIR Electrician certification; CSLB C-10/C-20/C-36; EPA 608345.

  1. BLS, Los Angeles Metro. bls.gov/oes ↩

  2. College Navigator. nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator ↩ ↩

  3. DIR Electrical. dir.ca.gov/das/ElectricalTrade.html ↩

  4. EPA 608. epa.gov/section608 ↩

  5. CSLB. cslb.ca.gov ↩

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Meet the author: Brad Fishbein is a Florida Licensed Mold Assessor and council-certified Microbial Investigator. He’s the founder of TradeCareerPath.com and has completed over 5,000 mold inspections since 2009. Brad now helps homeowners and tradespeople make smart decisions about mold, licensing, and skilled career paths.