Trade Schools in Bradgate, Iowa

DMACC's Ankeny Campus serves students statewide with one of Iowa's most comprehensive trade school programs. Their HVAC-R program is EPA certified, while the electrical trades program prepares students for Iowa licensing exams. The college maintains strong industry partnerships with major employers across Iowa, resulting in job placement rates consistently above 87%. Their modern facilities include fully operational automotive shops, commercial kitchens, and cosmetology salons. DMACC offers extensive financial aid services and career placement assistance.

Iowa Central Community College serves students from across northwest Iowa, including Bradgate residents, with comprehensive trade programs featuring modern facilities and industry-standard equipment. Their welding program is particularly renowned with multiple certification pathways, while their automotive technology program partners with local dealerships for hands-on training. The college boasts strong job placement rates exceeding 85% for trade graduates and offers financial aid options. Programs include both certificate and associate degree options with flexible scheduling for working students.

Western Iowa Tech serves northwest Iowa residents with specialized trade programs featuring small class sizes and individualized instruction. Their welding technology program offers AWS certifications, while the automotive program provides ASE certification preparation. The college maintains strong connections with regional employers and reports 83% job placement for trade graduates. Facilities include state-of-the-art automotive bays, welding labs with 40+ stations, and modern construction technology workshops. WITCC offers flexible scheduling including evening and hybrid options for working students.