Best Trade Schools in Ventura, California (2025 Guide)

Updated October 9, 2025 | Brad Fishbein

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Here are the best schools in the City of Ventura. This guide lists accredited programs, California licensing, and in-demand trades for Ventura County1.

Top Trade Schools in Ventura

School Program Length Highlights
Ventura College Certificates 6–12 months; A.S. ~2 years ACCJC accredited. Construction trades, manufacturing, automotive; evening options2.
Moorpark College (Moorpark) Certificates 6–12 months; A.S. ~2 years ACCJC accredited. Welding, manufacturing, technical programs2.
IBEW Local 952 – JATC (Ventura) 3–5 years Registered electrical apprenticeship; paid OJT + classroom instruction.
UA Local 484 – Training (Ventura) ~5 years Registered apprenticeship in plumbing/pipefitting/HVACR.

Licensing: Electrician certification (DIR), CSLB C-10/C-20/C-36, EPA 608345.

  1. BLS, Oxnard–Thousand Oaks–Ventura. 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.