Trade Schools in Del Norte, Colorado

While located in New Mexico, San Juan College's School of Trades and Technology serves students from Southern Colorado including Del Norte, with many Colorado residents attending their programs. The college features exceptional facilities including a 35,000 square foot Trades and Technology Center with industry-standard equipment. Their welding program offers multiple AWS certifications, while the HVAC-R program includes EPA 608 certification. The automotive technology program is ASE-certified with master technician pathways. San Juan College maintains strong job placement rates with partnerships across the Four Corners region, offering comprehensive career services and apprenticeship connections.

Trinidad State College's Valley Campus in Alamosa serves the entire San Luis Valley region including Del Norte with comprehensive trade programs. The college boasts exceptional job placement rates exceeding 85% for graduates, with strong industry partnerships throughout Southern Colorado. Their welding program is particularly renowned, featuring AWS certification preparation and state-of-the-art equipment. The automotive and diesel programs provide ASE certification pathways, while their HVAC and electrical trades programs include hands-on training with modern industry equipment. As part of the Colorado Community College System, students benefit from affordable tuition and transfer opportunities.

Pueblo Community College's Southwest Campus serves the entire southwestern Colorado region with exceptional trade programs designed for rural workforce development. Their construction technology program covers carpentry, framing, and building techniques relevant to mountain communities. The electrical and plumbing programs include apprenticeship preparation and meet Colorado licensing requirements. PCC has strong industry connections with local employers throughout the San Juan region, with job placement assistance and internship opportunities. The college offers flexible scheduling options including evening classes to accommodate working students from Del Norte and surrounding areas.