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 first gather the schools closest to the city or state page you are viewing, then rank that
local group by BOC Score, with the highest at the top. The BOC Score is computed from federal
IPEDS and College Scorecard data; schools without enough data to score appear last.
LOCAL RANK
Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry
25%
Average net price (lower is better)
20%
Retention rate
15%
Fully online availability
10%
Schools without enough federal outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
Advertising never affects these rankings. 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.
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)
