Best Trade Schools in Sandy Springs, Georgia (2025 Guide)

Updated October 9, 2025 | Brad Fishbein

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Here are the best schools serving Sandy Springs (North Atlanta). This guide lists accredited programs, apprenticeships, and Georgia licensing steps[^1].

Top Trade Schools near Sandy Springs

School Program Length Highlights
Atlanta Technical College (Atlanta) Certificates/Diplomas 6–18 months; AAS ~2 years SACSCOC accredited. HVAC, Welding, Electrical, Automotive; evening options[^2].
Georgia Piedmont Tech (regional) Certificates/Diplomas 6–18 months; AAS ~2 years SACSCOC accredited. Technical programs and trades; hybrid schedules[^2].
IBEW Local 613 – Electrical JATC (Atlanta) 3–5 years Registered electrical apprenticeship; paid OJT + classroom instruction.
UA Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 72 – Training (Atlanta) ~5 years Registered apprenticeship in plumbing/pipefitting/HVACR.

Licensing: Electrical/HVAC/Plumbing contractor licensing via Georgia boards; EPA 608 required for refrigerants[^4][^5].

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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.