Trade Schools in Sumner, Texas

TSTC Marshall is one of Texas' premier technical colleges located approximately 45 minutes from Sumner. The college maintains exceptional industry partnerships with companies like Caterpillar, Eastman Chemical, and Texas Utilities, resulting in outstanding job placement rates exceeding 85% for graduates. Their welding program is particularly renowned, featuring state-of-the-art facilities with both traditional and robotic welding equipment. All programs lead to industry-recognized certifications and many offer paid internship opportunities. The college consistently receives high marks for instructor expertise and hands-on training quality.

UTI's DFW campus serves the entire Northeast Texas region including Sumner, located about 2 hours away. As one of the nation's leading transportation technology training institutions, UTI maintains partnerships with major manufacturers including Ford, BMW, and Peterbilt. The campus features manufacturer-specific advanced training laboratories and consistently achieves high graduate employment rates. Students benefit from comprehensive career services with dedicated employer relationships. The welding program includes SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and pipe welding certifications, while automotive programs lead to ASE certification preparation.

Located approximately 1.5 hours from Sumner, Tulsa Welding School's Jacksonville campus provides intensive hands-on training in high-demand trades. The school maintains strong relationships with regional employers in oil & gas, manufacturing, and construction industries. Their welding programs offer comprehensive training in all major processes including structural, pipe, and advanced welding techniques, with graduates earning multiple AWS certifications. The HVAC/R program includes EPA 608 certification and comprehensive training on residential and commercial systems. The school receives consistent praise for small class sizes, individual attention, and realistic industry training environments.