Trade Schools in Kenai, Alaska

AVTEC is Alaska's premier state-operated vocational training center, serving students from Kenai and throughout the state. With over 50 years of operation, AVTEC offers intensive, hands-on training programs in high-demand trades. The welding program is particularly renowned, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and industry-standard equipment. Programs range from 3-11 months with exceptional job placement rates exceeding 85%. AVTEC maintains strong industry partnerships with Alaska's major employers including oil and gas companies, maritime industries, and construction firms. Financial aid and Alaska Native scholarships available.

The Alaska Carpenters Training Trust serves the entire state including the Kenai Peninsula with comprehensive apprenticeship and journey-level upgrade training. As part of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, this institution offers earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship programs with competitive wages and benefits. The training center features extensive workshops and classrooms with industry-current equipment. Graduates receive nationally recognized certifications and union membership. The program maintains nearly 100% job placement for graduates, with strong connections to major construction projects throughout Southcentral Alaska including the Kenai area.

UA Local 367 operates one of Alaska's most respected pipe trades training programs, serving apprentices and journeyworkers from Kenai and throughout the state. The five-year apprenticeship program combines classroom instruction with paid on-the-job training, providing comprehensive education in plumbing, pipefitting, HVAC-R, and welding. The training center features modern labs with industry-standard equipment and certified instructors. Graduates earn multiple certifications including OSHA, welding certifications, and UA credentials recognized nationwide. The program maintains strong relationships with major industrial employers on the Kenai Peninsula including oil refineries, processing plants, and commercial contractors.