Best Trade Schools in Grand Prairie, Texas (2025 Guide)

Updated October 9, 2025 | Brad Fishbein

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Here are the best schools in Grand Prairie (DFW). This guide lists accredited programs, apprenticeships, and Texas licensing steps[^1].

Top Trade Schools in Grand Prairie

School Program Length Highlights
Dallas College (Mountain View/North Lake) Certificates 6–12 months; AAS ~2 years SACSCOC accredited. HVAC, Welding, Construction, Electrical-related programs[^2].
Tarrant County College (Arlington/Hurst) Certificates 6–12 months; AAS ~2 years SACSCOC accredited. Manufacturing, Welding, HVAC; short commute[^2].
IBEW Local 20 – Electrical JATC (Dallas) 3–5 years Registered apprenticeship; paid OJT + classroom instruction.
UA Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 100 – Training (Dallas) ~5 years Registered apprenticeship in plumbing/pipefitting/HVACR.

Licensing: TDLR (Electrical, ACR Contractor), TSBPE (Plumbing); EPA 608 required[^5].

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Brad Fishbein Licensed Mold Assessor

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.