Trade Schools in Ligonier, Indiana

The Fort Wayne Pipefitters JATC provides comprehensive 5-year apprenticeship programs with exceptional job placement rates exceeding 95%. Students earn while they learn through paid on-the-job training while receiving classroom instruction from industry-experienced instructors. The program offers multiple industry certifications including UA welding certifications, OSHA safety training, and specialized pipefitting qualifications. Graduates typically enter union positions with excellent benefits and competitive wages in commercial, industrial, and residential trades.

Serving northern Indiana including Ligonier, UA Local 172 JATC provides a rigorous 5-year apprenticeship program with outstanding training quality and near-perfect job placement. The program combines paid on-the-job training with extensive classroom instruction in plumbing, pipefitting, HVAC service, and advanced welding techniques. Graduates earn multiple certifications including UA welding certifications, medical gas installation, and backflow prevention. The training center features state-of-the-art facilities with the latest industry equipment and technology.

Ivy Tech Fort Wayne offers extensive trade programs with strong industry partnerships and high job placement rates. The college provides hands-on training in modern facilities with industry-standard equipment. Programs lead to associate degrees, technical certificates, and multiple industry certifications including ASE, EPA 608, and NCCER credentials. The automotive technology program is ASE Education Foundation certified, and the welding program offers American Welding Society certifications. Financial aid options and flexible scheduling make training accessible to Ligonier residents.