Trade Schools in Fairfax, California

While based in San Francisco, this highly-rated technical institute serves the entire Bay Area including Marin County with comprehensive automotive and diesel technology programs. The school features a 25,000 square foot facility with the latest diagnostic equipment, hybrid/electric vehicle training systems, and diesel engine labs. Programs lead to ASE certification preparation and include hands-on training with modern vehicle systems. The school boasts a 92% job placement rate with partnerships at dealerships, independent shops, and fleet operations throughout the Bay Area. They offer flexible scheduling options for students commuting from Marin County.

This state-funded job center provides comprehensive trade skill training and apprenticeship placement services for Marin and Sonoma County residents. They partner with local unions including IBEW Local 551 and United Association Local 38 to place students in paid apprenticeship programs. The center offers pre-apprenticeship training, trade skill assessments, and connections to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and construction trades programs throughout the North Bay. They provide funding assistance for trade school tuition and have strong relationships with employers across the region.

College of Marin's Indian Valley Campus serves as the primary trade and technical education hub for Marin County, including Fairfax. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities including a comprehensive automotive technology center with 18 service bays, modern welding labs with MIG/TIG/stick welding equipment, and construction technology facilities. Programs lead to industry certifications and associate degrees, with strong job placement partnerships with local unions and employers throughout the Bay Area. The college maintains articulation agreements with four-year institutions and offers extensive hands-on training with experienced instructors from industry.