Start Your Career Today

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We’re excited you’re (almost) here!

You’re just three steps away from building a more stable future.

All you have to do right now is take step one. From there, we’ll guide you through the rest of the admissions process, which is simple and pressure-free. 

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Step One:
Fill Out The Form
It takes about one minute. And don’t worry, we won’t spam you, and we’ll never sell your information to anyone else.

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Step Two:
We’ll Get in Touch
We’ll answer all your questions and schedule a tour so you can see our hands-on learning facilities in person. As part of the tour, we’ll also cover scholarship and payment plan options. We want you to feel confident you’re in the right place. 

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Step Three:
Visit and Enroll
Feel free to bring along a friend, family member, or anyone else you trust to help you with important decisions. During the tour, we’ll answer any other questions you have.

Ready for a more rewarding career and better future? Fill out the form today!

Start Your Career Today

By submitting this form, I consent to be contacted by the School of Skilled Trades representatives and agents via email, text messages, and/or phone calls (including through automated systems or pre-recorded messages) at any phone numbers I have provided. This contact may include marketing messages and other school-related communications. I affirm that I have read and agree to the School’s Privacy Policy. I understand that providing this consent is not required to request information or enroll at the School of Skilled Trades and I can request information by calling 919.892.8989 instead. I understand that I may revoke my consent at any time. Standard text message and data rates may apply.

The School of Skilled Trades is a non-profit school, meaning we invest in helping you learn, not in making a profit. We’re licensed by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges, so you learn valuable skills from qualified instructors with years of field experience.

Our commitment to you

At the School of Skilled Trades, we live and breathe our motto: helping you get equipped, get empowered, and get employed. Here’s what sets us apart from your other training options. 

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Focused on kickstarting your career

We build job-placement services into every class you’ll take, and we teach you the success habits that help you earn raises and promotions. 

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Designed to benefit you

We’re a non-profit school, and we’re licensed by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges. You get five-star training at a great value.

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Founded by experts

We were founded in 2017 by two licensed plumbers, and today all our instructors are plumbers with many years of experience. Two successful business leaders now run the School, and they’ve made it their mission to help people in North Carolina reach their personal and professional potential.

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Ready to level up your career?

A rewarding career can be yours sooner than you think, and you don’t need special qualifications to get started.

Here’s what you do need to succeed at 
the School of Skilled Trades

  • School of Skilled Trades blue gear bullet pointsHigh school diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • School of Skilled Trades blue gear bullet pointsDesire to learn a valuable trade and work with your hands
  • School of Skilled Trades blue gear bullet pointsWillingness to accept and act on constructive feedback
  • School of Skilled Trades blue gear bullet pointsCommitment to consistently attend classes
  • School of Skilled Trades blue gear bullet pointsAmbition to solve real-world problems
  • School of Skilled Trades blue gear bullet pointsExcitement about building a more stable future
Start Your Career Today

By submitting this form, I consent to be contacted by the School of Skilled Trades representatives and agents via email, text messages, and/or phone calls (including through automated systems or pre-recorded messages) at any phone numbers I have provided. This contact may include marketing messages and other school-related communications. I affirm that I have read and agree to the School’s Privacy Policy. I understand that providing this consent is not required to request information or enroll at the School of Skilled Trades and I can request information by calling 919.892.8989 instead. I understand that I may revoke my consent at any time. Standard text message and data rates may apply.

School Leadership

William Calhoun, President and 
Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Calhoun is a recovering attorney with many years of experience working with vocational and trade school systems. He cares deeply about helping students develop their skill sets and their personal presence. He also ensures the School of Skilled Trades employs experienced instructors and offers welcoming facilities. Mr. Calhoun is passionate about student success in all aspects of their lives.

Don King, Chief Operating Officer

Mr. King is an experienced accountant who served in several executive-level roles in educational institutions after beginning his career with a Big Four firm. He is dedicated to helping people find affordable ways to train for stable, good-paying jobs. Mr. King believes in lifting students through education combined with their own strong efforts.