Trade Schools in Highgate Springs, Vermont

The Center for Technology, Essex has been a premier career and technical education institution serving Northwestern Vermont for five decades. The school offers intensive, hands-on trade programs with industry-standard equipment and certified instructors who bring real-world experience. Students can earn multiple industry certifications including OSHA safety credentials, AWS welding certifications, and EPA certifications for HVAC/R technicians. The program maintains exceptional job placement rates with partnerships throughout Franklin County and the greater Burlington area. Many graduates secure employment with local unions, contractors, and manufacturing companies serving the Highgate Springs region.

Vermont Technical College is Vermont's only technical college and has been providing career-focused education since 1866. The Williston campus offers comprehensive trade programs with state-of-the-art facilities including advanced welding labs, automotive technology centers, and building trades workshops. Students benefit from industry partnerships with Vermont employers, high job placement rates (over 90% for trade programs), and pathways to associate degrees and industry certifications. The college maintains strong relationships with local employers throughout Northwestern Vermont, including those in Franklin County where Highgate Springs is located.

North Country Career Center serves the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and Northwestern regions including Franklin County. With nearly 50 years of operation, the center provides comprehensive trade education with a focus on hands-on learning and industry partnerships. Programs feature modern facilities including fully-equipped automotive bays, commercial kitchens, construction labs, and welding shops. Students benefit from work-based learning opportunities, industry certification preparation, and strong connections to employers throughout Northern Vermont. The center maintains articulation agreements with Vermont Technical College and other institutions for continued education pathways. Their geographic location makes them accessible to students from Highgate Springs and surrounding communities.