Best Trade Schools in Warren, Michigan (2025 Guide)

Updated October 9, 2025 | Brad Fishbein

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Here are the best schools in Warren and Macomb County. This guide lists accredited programs, apprenticeships, and Michigan licensing basics1.

Top Trade Schools in Warren

School Program Length Highlights
Macomb Community College (Warren) Certificates 6–12 months; AAS ~2 years HLC accredited. HVAC, Welding, Automotive, and manufacturing programs; evening options2.
Detroit JATCs (regional) – IBEW/UA 3–5 years Registered apprenticeships; paid OJT + classroom instruction.

Licensing in Michigan

  • Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical: State licensing for journeyman/master and contractors; exams + documented experience required. EPA 608 for refrigerants3.
  • Welding: No state license; employer performance quals.

Next Steps

  • Compare MI programs: /trade-school/michigan/
  • Explore trades and credentials: /trades/

  1. BLS, Detroit–Warren–Dearborn. bls.gov/oes ↩

  2. College Navigator. nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator ↩

  3. EPA 608. epa.gov/section608 ↩

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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.