Start here to compare accredited trade schools near Norfolk. This guide links to programs, state licensing steps, and related career paths so you can get job-ready quickly in Virginia.
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Top Trade Schools in Norfolk
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Paul Mitchell the School-Roanoke
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Roanoke, VA
•In-state option
Located in Roanoke, VA Paul Mitchell the School-Roanoke is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Beauty Cosmetology and Cosmetologist.
Located in Virginia Beach, VA Advanced Technology Institute is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology, and Diesel Technology.
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5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100 Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Located in Danville, VA Averett University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Criminal Justice, Art and Design Foundations, and Interior Design.
Located in Weyers Cave, VA Blue Ridge Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Aviation Maintenance Technology, Automotive Technician, and Automotive Technology.
Located in Bluefield, VA Bluefield University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, and Entrepreneurship.
Located in Bridgewater, VA Bridgewater College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Information Technology Systems.
Located in Williamsburg, VA William & Mary is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Art and Design Foundations and Marketing Management.
Located in Virginia Beach, VA Regent University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, and Digital Media Technology.
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1000 Regent University Dr Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Median salaries reflect the latest OEWS release; job growth uses state projections when available and national projections when state data is unavailable.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. State data (Virginia) shown where available; national OEWS values used when state data is unavailable. Job growth reflects projected U.S. change for each trade.
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