Trade Schools in New Hampton, Iowa

Northeast Iowa Community College has been serving northeast Iowa communities for over 50 years with comprehensive trade programs. The Calmar campus offers state-of-the-art facilities including advanced welding labs with both MIG and TIG equipment, fully-equipped automotive technology shops, and modern electrical training centers. Students benefit from industry-certified instructors, strong employer partnerships, and job placement rates exceeding 90% for graduates. The college maintains articulation agreements with local employers throughout the New Hampton region and provides comprehensive career services support.

Hawkeye Community College serves students throughout northeast Iowa including New Hampton with extensive trade and technical programs. The college features advanced training facilities including the Trades & Industry Center with comprehensive welding labs, automotive technology shops with current diagnostic equipment, and dedicated HVAC-R training areas. Programs emphasize hands-on learning with industry-standard equipment and are taught by experienced professionals. Hawkeye maintains strong relationships with regional employers and achieves consistent job placement rates above 85% for trade program graduates. Financial aid and apprenticeship opportunities are widely available.

North Iowa Area Community College has been providing career and technical education to northern Iowa communities for over a century. The college offers comprehensive trade programs with modern facilities including extensive welding labs with positioners and robotic welding equipment, advanced automotive technology centers, and dedicated construction trades training areas. NIACC emphasizes industry certifications and hands-on experience, with programs designed in consultation with regional employers. The college maintains strong job placement partnerships throughout the service area and provides extensive career counseling and placement assistance for graduates entering skilled trades careers.