Trade Schools in Laytonville, California

SRJC's Petaluma Campus serves students from throughout Sonoma and Mendocino Counties, including Laytonville residents seeking high-quality trade education. The campus features a state-approved automotive technology program with NATEF certification, a renowned culinary arts program with multiple commercial kitchens, and comprehensive construction trades programs. The college boasts exceptional job placement rates, with over 90% of trade program graduates employed in their field within six months. SRJC maintains articulation agreements with industry partners and offers apprenticeship pathways, with many programs providing direct entry into union apprenticeships throughout Northern California.

Mendocino College is the primary community college serving Mendocino County, including Laytonville residents. The Ukiah Campus offers comprehensive trade programs with state-of-the-art facilities including a fully equipped welding lab with 28 stations, automotive technology center with industry-standard diagnostic equipment, and construction technology programs that include hands-on building projects. The college maintains strong industry partnerships with local employers throughout Northern California, with job placement rates exceeding 85% for trade program graduates. Programs lead to industry certifications and associate degrees, with many students transferring to four-year institutions or entering directly into skilled trades careers.

College of the Redwoods serves the North Coast region including Mendocino County residents from Laytonville. The college offers extensive trade programs with particularly strong welding and automotive technology departments. The welding program features AWS certification preparation and includes advanced processes like pipe welding and structural welding. Automotive programs are ASE-certified and include hybrid/electric vehicle technology training. Construction technology programs emphasize sustainable building practices and include hands-on projects. The college maintains strong relationships with regional employers in forestry, construction, and manufacturing industries, with many students securing employment before graduation through industry partnerships and career fairs.