Trade Schools in Buras, Louisiana

ITI Technical College serves southern Louisiana including the Buras area with specialized technical programs focused on industrial trades. The Electrical Technology program provides comprehensive training in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems with preparation for Louisiana electrical licensing. The HVAC/R program includes EPA 608 certification and focuses on commercial refrigeration systems crucial for Louisiana's fishing and maritime industries. With job placement rates consistently above 80%, ITI maintains strong relationships with regional employers including plant facilities, marine operations, and industrial contractors throughout Plaquemines Parish.

Delgado Community College's West Bank Campus serves the Buras region with comprehensive trade programs featuring hands-on training in high-demand fields. The college maintains strong industry partnerships with Louisiana's maritime, construction, and energy sectors, offering state-of-the-art welding labs with pipe welding certification programs, electrical technology with residential and commercial training, and HVAC programs with EPA certification preparation. Job placement rates exceed 85% for trade program graduates, with many students securing employment before completion through the college's extensive industry network and career services.

Fletcher Technical Community College provides specialized trade education serving the coastal Louisiana region including Buras. The college offers unique programs tailored to the maritime and offshore industries with welding certifications including 6G pipe welding, maritime technology programs, and process technology for industrial operations. The college's location and curriculum are specifically designed to support Louisiana's coastal economy, with strong placement in shipbuilding, offshore support vessels, and coastal construction. Fletcher maintains articulation agreements with industry partners and provides customized training for local employers throughout Plaquemines Parish.