Best Trade Schools in Bend, Oregon (2025 Guide)

Updated October 9, 2025 | Brad Fishbein

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Here are the best schools in Bend and Central Oregon. This guide lists accredited programs, apprenticeships, and Oregon licensing basics1.

Top Trade Schools in Bend

Verify current offerings and accreditation23.

School Program Length Highlights
Central Oregon Community College (COCC) Certificates 6–12 months; AAS ~2 years NWCCU accredited. Manufacturing, Automotive, Construction-related, and technical programs; hybrid options2.
NECA/IBEW Electrical Apprenticeships (regional) 3–5 years Registered electrical apprenticeships serving Central Oregon; paid OJT + classroom.
UA Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 290 – Training (regional) ~5 years Registered apprenticeship in plumbing/pipefitting/HVACR; paid training and certifications.

Licensing in Oregon

  • Electrical/Plumbing: BCD licenses journeyman/master; contractors licensed via CCB.
  • HVAC: EPA 608 required for refrigerants4; mechanical contractors licensed via CCB.
  • Welding: No state license; employer/jurisdiction performance tests.

Next Steps

  • Compare OR programs: /trade-school/oregon/
  • Explore trades and credentials: /trades/
  • National resources: /trade-school/

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

  1. BLS, Bend–Redmond Metro. bls.gov/oes ↩

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

  3. ACCSC Directory. accsc.org ↩

  4. U.S. EPA, Section 608 Technician Certification. 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.