Start here to compare accredited trade schools near St. Petersburg. This guide links to programs, state licensing steps, and related career paths so you can get job-ready quickly in Florida.
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Top Trade Schools in St. Petersburg
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Atlantic Technical College
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Coconut Creek, FL
•In-state option
Located in Coconut Creek, FL Atlantic Technical College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Auto Body and Collision Repair, Automotive Technician, and Automotive Technology.
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4700 Coconut Creek Parkway Coconut Creek, FL 33063-3902
Located in Graceville, FL Baptist University of Florida is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include career-aligned certificates and diplomas.
Located in Miami, FL Barry University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Emergency Management, Art and Design Foundations, and Information Technology Systems.
Located in Daytona Beach, FL Bethune-Cookman University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Corrections, Entrepreneurship, and Information Technology Systems.
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640 Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3099
Located in Boca Raton, FL Lynn University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Aircraft Mechanic (A&P), Criminal Justice, and Data Analytics Technology.
Located in Starke, FL North Florida Technical College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), HVAC Technician, and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Located in Melbourne, FL Eastern Florida State College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Aerospace Technology, Aircraft Mechanic (A&P), and Aviation Maintenance Technology.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL Broward College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Aircraft Mechanic (A&P), Aviation Maintenance Technology, and Automotive Technician.
Median salaries reflect the latest OEWS release; job growth uses state projections when available and national projections when state data is unavailable.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. State data (Florida) shown where available; national OEWS values used when state data is unavailable. Job growth reflects projected U.S. change for each trade.
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.
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