Best Trade Schools in Greeley, Colorado (2025 Guide)

Updated October 9, 2025 | Brad Fishbein

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Here are the best schools in Greeley and Weld County. This guide lists accredited programs, apprenticeships, and Colorado licensing basics[^1].

Top Trade Schools in Greeley

School Program Length Highlights
Aims Community College (Greeley) Certificates 6–12 months; AAS ~2 years HLC accredited. Welding, Automotive, Industrial Technology; evening options[^2].
Front Range Community College (Fort Collins) Certificates 6–12 months; AAS ~2 years HLC accredited. HVAC, Welding, manufacturing; short commute[^2].
IBEW Locals 405/113 (regional) – JATC 3–5 years Registered electrical apprenticeships; paid OJT + classroom instruction.
UA Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 145/58 (regional) – Training ~5 years Registered apprenticeship in plumbing/pipefitting/HVACR.

Licensing: State licenses for Electrical/Plumbing journeyman/master and contractors; EPA 608 required for refrigerants[^5].

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Brad Fishbein Licensed Mold Assessor

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.