Best Trade Schools in Everett, Washington (2025 Guide)

Updated October 9, 2025 | Brad Fishbein

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Here are the best schools in Everett and Snohomish County. This guide lists accredited programs, apprenticeships, and Washington licensing steps1.

Top Trade Schools in Everett

Verify current offerings, accreditation, and schedules23.

School Program Length Highlights
Everett Community College Certificates 6–12 months; AAS ~2 years NWCCU accredited. Advanced manufacturing, welding, and technical programs; close ties to aerospace employers2.
Edmonds College (Lynnwood) Certificates 6–12 months; AAS ~2 years NWCCU accredited. Manufacturing, construction, and technical certificates; hybrid and evening options2.
IBEW Local 191 – Electrical JATC (Snohomish/Skagit/Whatcom) 3–5 years Registered electrical apprenticeship; paid OJT + classroom instruction.
UA Local 26/32 (regional) ~5 years Registered apprenticeship in plumbing/pipefitting/HVACR; paid training and certifications.

Licensing in Washington

  • Electrical: Trainee card → OJT hours (01/02) → L&I exam; contractor registration required4.
  • Plumbing: Trainee registration → OJT hours (PL01/PL02) → L&I exam; contractor registration to operate a business4.
  • HVAC/R: EPA 608 required5; electrical specialties often needed for controls. Contractors register with L&I4.
  • Welding: No general state license; employers/jurisdictions set performance tests.

Next Steps

  • Compare WA programs: /trade-school/washington/
  • Explore trades and credentials: /trades/
  • National guides: /trade-school/

Visit labs, confirm accreditation, and map training to L&I licensing and apprenticeships.

  1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue 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. Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries (L&I). lni.wa.gov ↩ ↩ ↩

  5. 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.