Best Trade Schools in Orem, Utah (2025 Guide)

Updated October 9, 2025 | Brad Fishbein

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Here are the best schools in Orem. This guide lists accredited programs, apprenticeships, and Utah licensing steps for core trades1.

Top Trade Schools in Orem

Verify current offerings and accreditation23.

School Program Length Highlights
Utah Valley University (Orem) Certificates 6–12 months; AAS/BS options NWCCU accredited. Automotive, welding/manufacturing, and construction-related programs; evening options2.
Mountainland Technical College (MTECH – Lehi/Orem/Provo) Certificates 6–12 months COE accredited. Welding, HVAC, Electrical, and related trades; multiple campuses and schedules.
IBEW Local 354 – Electrical JATC (Murray) 3–5 years Registered apprenticeship; paid OJT + classroom instruction.
UA Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 140 – Training (SLC/West Valley) ~5 years Registered apprenticeship in plumbing/pipefitting/HVACR.

Licensing in Utah

  • Electrical: Apprentice → Journeyman → Master via hours + exams; contractors licensed by DOPL.
  • HVAC/Mechanical: Contractors licensed by DOPL; EPA 608 required4.
  • Plumbing: Apprentice → Journeyman → Master via exams; contractor licensing via DOPL.
  • Welding: No state license; employer performance qualifications.

Next Steps

  • Compare UT programs: /trade-school/utah/
  • Explore trades and credentials: /trades/
  • National resources: /trade-school/

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

  1. BLS, Provo–Orem Metro. bls.gov/oes ↩

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

  3. Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (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.