Trade Schools in Gulfport, Mississippi

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's Harrison County Campus is a premier technical education institution serving the Gulf Coast region. With over a century of operation, MGCCC offers comprehensive trade programs with state-of-the-art facilities including a 20,000 square foot Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center. The college maintains strong industry partnerships with Ingalls Shipbuilding, Chevron, and other major employers, resulting in exceptional job placement rates exceeding 90% for graduates. Programs lead to industry-recognized certifications and apprenticeships, with many students securing employment before graduation. The institution is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

While primarily a university, William Carey's Tradition Campus serves the Gulfport-Biloxi metropolitan area with exceptional career-focused programs in high-demand healthcare fields. The campus features modern simulation labs and clinical partnerships with Memorial Hospital, Garden Park Medical Center, and other regional healthcare providers. The university maintains a 94% job placement rate for healthcare graduates, with many students receiving multiple job offers before completing their programs. William Carey is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and maintains specialized accreditation for its nursing and health science programs.

Pearl River Community College's Hancock Center serves the western Mississippi Gulf Coast region including Gulfport with specialized technical programs aligned with local industry needs. The institution has strong partnerships with Chevron Pascagoula Refinery, Huntington Ingalls Industries, and other industrial employers. PRCC's technical programs feature hands-on training with modern equipment and offer multiple industry certifications. The college maintains an 88% placement rate for technical program graduates, with many students participating in paid internships and apprenticeships during their training. Programs are designed to meet the specific workforce needs of the Gulf Coast's industrial and manufacturing sectors.