Trade Schools in Cougar, Washington

This union-affiliated training center provides exceptional apprenticeship programs for the building trades throughout Southwest Washington and Oregon. The four-year apprenticeship program combines classroom instruction with paid on-the-job training, covering residential and commercial construction, concrete formwork, framing, and finishing work. Graduates earn journey-level status with excellent wages and benefits. The institute maintains nearly 100% job placement for graduates and serves apprentices from throughout the region, including rural communities like Cougar.

A highly-rated technical school serving Southwest Washington with comprehensive trade programs. The HVAC/R program includes EPA 608 certification preparation, while the electrical program covers residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The welding program offers training in MIG, TIG, and stick welding with AWS certification opportunities. With strong industry connections and job placement assistance, this institution has trained thousands of skilled trades professionals throughout the region, including those from rural areas like Cougar.

As the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, PCC's Rock Creek Campus serves the Portland metropolitan area including Southwest Washington residents. The college offers comprehensive trade programs with state-of-the-art facilities including a full automotive technology center with manufacturer partnerships, construction trades programs with hands-on building projects, and advanced manufacturing technology with CNC and robotics training. The college maintains strong industry partnerships and high job placement rates for graduates across all trade programs.