Vermont’s trade schools offer practical training for careers in healthcare, construction, transportation, and manufacturing. Whether you’re in Burlington, Rutland, or a rural area, these programs provide skills that lead to steady jobs.
From CDL training to medical assisting, HVAC, and welding, Vermont schools prepare students for in-demand careers in less than two years.
Job growth uses state projections when available and national projections (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034) when state data is unavailable. Median pay for each trade is shown in the comparison table above.
We could not confirm enough colleges teaching this subject within range of this
location, so the list below shows nearby institutions instead. Confirm with each
school that it offers the program before you apply.
How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention.
Advertising plays no part.
This page lists 1 school, closest group first, then ordered by
BOC Score with the highest at the top.
1 of them carries a score.
LOCAL RANK
Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%
Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal
about the institution rather than about this subject.
Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from
this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.
Vermont Technical College and Community College of Vermont are top options for statewide trade training.
Does Vermont offer affordable trade school options?
Vermont supports workforce training through public colleges and CTE centers. Check with the school about tuition and payment options.
Can I get financial aid for a Vermont trade school?
What trades are in demand in Vermont in 2025?
According to the Vermont Department of Labor:
Nursing & Healthcare Support
Electricians
HVAC Technicians
CDL Truck Drivers
Welders
Renewable Energy Technicians
If you want a fast, affordable path to a skilled career in Vermont, these programs can help you get certified and job-ready.
Trade Schools by City in Vermont
Compare accredited trade schools in 5 Vermont cities. Each city page lists the closest local schools with tuition, median graduate earnings, and the trades hiring nearby.
Outcome figures such as graduation, completion, and job placement rates are reported by schools and by federal data sources, reflect prior student cohorts, and are not a prediction or promise of future results. Individual outcomes may vary.
About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.
Data sources
Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.
Data
Provider
Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
