Trade Schools in Sisters, Oregon

Northwest Welding Academies operates a comprehensive welding training facility in Bend that serves the Sisters community with intensive, hands-on welding programs. The school focuses exclusively on welding education and offers American Welding Society (AWS) certifications and specialized training in multiple processes including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux-Cored welding. With small class sizes and industry-experienced instructors, the academy maintains strong job placement rates in construction, manufacturing, and industrial sectors throughout Central Oregon. The program emphasizes practical skills development and career readiness through real-world projects and employer partnerships.

Central Oregon Community College's Technology Education Center in Redmond serves the entire Central Oregon region including Sisters with comprehensive trade programs. The college maintains strong industry partnerships with local employers and offers state-of-the-art facilities including a 14,000 square foot welding lab and advanced automotive technology centers. Programs feature hands-on training, industry certifications, and excellent job placement rates exceeding 85% for graduates. The institution is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and maintains articulation agreements with Oregon Tech for advanced degrees.

Oregon Tech provides advanced trade and technology education serving Central Oregon students from Sisters through their respected engineering technology programs. The university offers bachelor's degrees in high-demand technical fields with strong emphasis on hands-on learning and industry preparation. Programs are developed with input from industry advisory boards and feature modern laboratories, internship opportunities, and direct pathways to technical careers. Graduates consistently achieve high employment rates with many securing positions before graduation in Oregon's growing manufacturing and technology sectors.