Start here to compare accredited trade schools near Grand Rapids. This guide links to programs, state licensing steps, and related career paths so you can get job-ready quickly in Michigan.
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Top Trade Schools in Grand Rapids
#1
West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty
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Kalamazoo, MI
•In-state option
Located in Kalamazoo, MI West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Barbering, Beauty Cosmetology, and Cosmetologist.
Located in Adrian, MI Adrian College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Corrections, Criminal Justice, and Data Analytics Technology. The campus serves roughly 1,635 learners.
Located in Albion, MI Albion College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Art and Design Foundations and Marketing Management.
Located in Hillsdale, MI Hillsdale Beauty College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Beauty Cosmetology and Cosmetologist.
Located in Southfield, MI Northwestern Technological Institute is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include HVAC Technician and Power Plant Technology.
Located in Alma, MI Alma College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Cybersecurity, Entrepreneurship, and Art and Design Foundations.
Located in Alpena, MI Alpena Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Auto Body and Collision Repair, Automotive Technician, and Automotive Technology.
Located in Berrien Springs, MI Andrews University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Aircraft Mechanic (A&P), Aviation Maintenance Technology, and Database Management.
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Contact
4150 Administration Drive, Room 136 Berrien Springs, MI 49104
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 (Michigan). 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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