Best Trade Schools in Bowling Green, Kentucky (2025 Guide)

Updated October 9, 2025 | Brad Fishbein

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Here are the best schools in Bowling Green. This guide lists accredited programs, apprenticeships, and Kentucky licensing basics1.

Top Trade Schools in Bowling Green

Verify current offerings and accreditation23.

School Program Length Highlights
Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College (SKYCTC) Certificates/Diplomas 6–18 months; AAS ~2 years SACSCOC accredited. HVAC, Welding, Electrical, Industrial Maintenance, and Automotive; evening options2.
IBEW – Electrical JATC (regional) 3–5 years Registered electrical apprenticeship; paid OJT + classroom instruction.
UA Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 502/633 (regional) – Training ~5 years Registered apprenticeship in plumbing/pipefitting/HVACR; paid training and certifications.

Licensing in Kentucky

  • Electrical/Plumbing/HVAC contractors: Licensed by state boards; journeyman/master credentials typically require documented experience and passing exams. Local registrations may apply.
  • HVAC: EPA 608 required for refrigerants4.
  • Welding: No state license; employers require performance qualifications.

Next Steps

  • Compare KY programs: /trade-school/kentucky/
  • Explore trades and credentials: /trades/
  • National resources: /trade-school/

Tour labs, confirm accreditation, and map training to Kentucky licensing and apprenticeships.

  1. BLS, Bowling Green Metro. bls.gov/oes ↩

  2. U.S. Department of Education, College Navigator. nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator ↩ ↩

  3. Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), Directory. accsc.org ↩

  4. U.S. EPA, Section 608 Technician Certification. epa.gov/section608 ↩

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