Trade Schools in Wirtz, Virginia

While primarily focused on healthcare trades, Centra College serves the broader Central Virginia region including Wirtz residents. The institution boasts exceptional job placement rates due to its direct connection with Centra Health system. Programs feature extensive clinical rotations, modern simulation labs, and certification preparation. The surgical technology program is particularly renowned, with graduates consistently achieving high certification pass rates. As part of a major healthcare system, students benefit from direct pathways to employment and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Virginia Technical Institute is a highly-regarded trade school serving the Roanoke Valley and surrounding areas including Wirtz. With over 15 years of operation, VTI offers comprehensive hands-on training in high-demand trades with a strong focus on job placement. The school features modern welding labs with MIG, TIG, and stick welding equipment, comprehensive HVAC training with EPA certification preparation, and electrical systems programs that meet industry standards. Students benefit from small class sizes, experienced instructors with industry backgrounds, and career services that maintain relationships with local employers throughout Central Virginia.

American National University's Salem campus serves the Roanoke Valley and surrounding communities including Wirtz with a strong focus on trade and technical education. The HVAC Technology program provides comprehensive training in installation, maintenance, and repair of heating and cooling systems, with EPA 608 certification preparation. The electrical technician program covers residential and commercial electrical systems with hands-on training. With over two decades of service to the region, ANU maintains strong industry partnerships and offers flexible scheduling options for working students, along with career services that assist with job placement throughout Central Virginia.