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A stable job that pays well can give you and 
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The skilled trades, including plumbing, offer qualified workers a secure job that pays well. In fact, trained plumbers in the Triangle area can earn $20 – $22* or more to start, and the demand for skilled plumbers and HVAC technicians is likely to stay high for decades. 
*Source: https://www.onetonline.org/link/localwages/47-3015.00?st=NC
We know it can be hard to get started on a new path. You need guidance from people who know the way forward. The team at the School of Skilled Trades is here to help you take the first step, and each one after that.
Structure and support to help you stay on track
At the School of Skilled Trades, you’ll get individualized support that you can’t find at large community colleges. 
School of Skilled Trades blue gear bullet pointsYou’ll learn in small groups from plumbers and HVAC techs with decades of on-the-job experience.
School of Skilled Trades blue gear bullet pointsYou’ll get personalized feedback on your technical skills and your non-technical skills, including one-on-one resume reviews, interviewing practice, and how to conduct yourself with bosses and clients. 
School of Skilled Trades blue gear bullet pointsYou’ll practice and make mistakes in the lab so you’ll be ready on day one when you start your new job.
School of Skilled Trades blue gear bullet pointsYou’ll get connected to the local HVAC and plumbing trade so you can meet real people at real companies that are hiring.
The leaders of the School of Skilled Trades have hired hundreds of professionals in their careers. We know what employers are looking for, so we help you stand out and get hired.
Structure and support to help you stay on track
Two men in work uniforms assemble PVC pipes on a table in a workshop; one is measuring and cutting, while the other observes.
Short-term job training that fits into your life
You don’t have to put your real-life responsibilities on hold to train for a professional career. We’ve designed the HVAC and Plumbing Technician Certificate program to fit into your life.
School of Skilled Trades blue gear bullet pointsQuickly get the skills you need to get a good job.
School of Skilled Trades blue gear bullet pointsPrograms take only three months.
School of Skilled Trades blue gear bullet pointsKeep working while you learn. Class times are convenient, and classes are held right in the Triangle area, easily accessible, near the intersection of I-40 and SR 55.  
School of Skilled Trades blue gear bullet pointsYou don’t even have to worry about bringing your own tools. We have tools for you to use!
Affordable training that pays off quickly
An HVAC or Plumbing Technician Certificate can help you secure high-demand jobs without a degree, making the School of Skilled Trades much more affordable than most education and training options. We also offer three ways to make training easier to afford:
School of Skilled Trades blue gear bullet pointsScholarships made possible by our generous donors
School of Skilled Trades blue gear bullet pointsInstallment payment plans that allow you to pay over time
School of Skilled Trades blue gear bullet pointsFast-paced program provides a path to a high-earning wage quickly
Affordable training that pays off quickly
Start earning sooner than you thought possible. Step one is simple: 
fill out the form, and we’ll be in touch to help you get started. 
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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.