Best Trade Schools in Eugene, Oregon (2025 Guide)

Updated October 9, 2025 | Brad Fishbein

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Here are the best schools in Eugene–Springfield. This guide covers accredited programs, apprenticeships, and Oregon licensing steps for core trades1.

Top Trade Schools in Eugene

Verify current offerings and accreditation23.

School Program Length Highlights
Lane Community College (Eugene) Certificates 6–12 months; AAS ~2 years NWCCU accredited. HVAC, Welding, Manufacturing, and Automotive programs; hybrid and evening options2.
IBEW Local 280 – Electrical JATC (regional) 3–5 years Registered apprenticeship for Inside Wireman/Residential. Paid OJT + classroom instruction.
UA Local 290 – Training Center (regional) ~5 years Registered apprenticeship in plumbing/pipefitting/HVACR; paid training and certifications.

Licensing in Oregon

  • Electrical: BCD licenses electricians via apprenticeship, exams, CE; contractors licensed via CCB.
  • HVAC/Mechanical: Contractors licensed through CCB; EPA 608 required for refrigerants4.
  • Plumbing: BCD licenses plumbers; CCB licensing for contractors.
  • Welding: No general state license; employers/jurisdictions require performance tests.

Next Steps

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

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

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Eugene, OR 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.