VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS

Trade, technical, and community schools provide specialized training in specific fields from a few weeks to just a couple of years. 


https://www.uti.edu/

With more than 200,000 graduates in its 55-year history, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) is the nation’s leading provider of technical training for automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians, and offers welding technology and computer numerical control (CNC) machining programs. 

stitech.edu/

Southeastern Technical Institute in Easton offers programs in: Medical (dental/medical assisting, practical nurse), Trades (electricity, HVAC, plumbing), and Services (Culinary Arts, Cosmetology)

www.lincolntech.edu/

Lincoln Technical Institute has local campuses in Somerville, MA and Lincoln, RI. Programs offered at these locations include: Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Asssistant, and Practical Nursing.  There are locations outside of New England that offer programs in: Automotive, CNC Manufacturing and Machining, Electrical/Electronics, HVAC, Welding Technology, Medical Coding and Billing, Culinary Arts, Spa & Cosmetology, and Information Technology.

https://www.neit.edu/

New England Institute of Technology in East Greenwich, RI offers 50+ associate, bachelor's and masters programs as well as residential housing. Associate degree programs include: Architecture & Design, Automotive & Transportation, Building Technologies, Communications, Engineering, Information Technology, Law Enforcement, Health Sciences, and Veterinary. 

https://operator-academy.com/

Heavy Construction Academy in Brentwood, NH offers a 6-week heavy operator school for Front End Loading, Skid Steer, Backhoe, Off Road Dump Truck Training, Roller Compactor, Bulldozer, Motor Grader, and Excavator.

https://www.petersonschool.com/

The Peterson School has been preparing Facilities Operations Personnel for their State License Exams since 1946. Our Engineering, HVAC, Gas Heat, Oil Heat, Electricity, Facilities Maintenance, and Plumbing staff members are all senior licensed instructors holding major operations and management positions in the largest commercial facilities in the New England area. Students are fully prepared to take State License Exams and be gainfully employed in their field. 

https://www.jobcorps.gov/

Job Corps is the largest free residential education and job training program for young adults ages 16-24. With over 82 career options, they connect you with the skills and education you need to get the career you want. Students have the opportunity to gain hands-on training and practical work experience in a career area of their choice. Programs range from 6 months - 18 months.

https://feeneybrothers.com/safety/training/

Feeney Brothers’ state-of-the-art facilities and two large classrooms are dedicated to utilizing the newest educational tools, including simulators for real-world training such as the John Deere Backhoe Simulator, Confined Space Entry simulator, and in-house respirator hands-on training and fit testing. Our employees receive extensive hands-on training in the use, set-up, and maintenance of their equipment. Training programs range from gas utility technology degrees in partnership with Bunker Hill Community College to operator training. Feeney initially employs and then pays for training.

https://www.rob-roy.com/

Rob Roy Academy is an accredited and licensed school that prepares students for state licensure in cosmetology, barbering, manicuring and esthetics. Each program requires different hours of training that can take anywhere from a few months to a year.