Trade Colleges in Bakersfield, CA
5 trade schools in Bakersfield, California
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Local Insights — Bakersfield, California
Apprenticeships, trade pay, employers, and commute reality for trade workers in this metro.
Top-paying trades (BLS metro data)
Local apprenticeship programs
- IBEW Local 428 / Kern County JATC Inside Wireman Apprenticeship— Electrician
- UA Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 460 Apprenticeship— Plumber/Pipefitter
- Operating Engineers Local 12 Apprenticeship (Bakersfield district)— Heavy Equipment Operator
- Kern High School District ROC Evening Construction Trades— Pre-apprentice/Multi-craft
- IBEW Local 428 Pre-Apprenticeship (Unindentured)— Electrician (entry)
Employers known to hire trade graduates
- Chevron San Joaquin Valley— Oil & Gas Operator, Industrial Mechanic, Electrician
Bakersfield-HQ'd upstream operation; century-long Kern County footprint.
- California Resources Corporation (CRC)— Oil & Gas Operator, Welder, Pipefitter
Operates 47,000-acre Elk Hills field 20 mi west of Bakersfield.
- Grimmway Farms— Farm Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Tech, Industrial Maintenance
Bakersfield-HQ'd; world's largest carrot grower, 5K-10K employees.
- Bolthouse Farms— Industrial Machinery Mechanic, Refrigeration Tech
Bakersfield processing plant; juice & fresh-produce production lines.
- PG&E Kern Division— Lineworker, Electrician, Gas Service Tech
Transmission/distribution work across Kern; IBEW 1245 signatory.
Commute reality
Golden Empire Transit (GET) runs 16 bus routes inside Bakersfield with limited evening/weekend frequency, and Kern Transit covers outlying towns; Kern County's oil-field and ag-belt geography is car-dependent, so most trade workers commute by truck.
Ranked by national outcomes — completion rate, retention, and program productivity. How we rank.
San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield
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Milan Institute-Bakersfield
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UEI College-Bakersfield
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Lyle's College of Beauty
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Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield
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About Trade Schools in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield is home to 5 trade schools and vocational colleges offering career-focused education and hands-on training. These institutions provide programs in various fields including healthcare, technology, skilled trades, and more.
Schools in Bakersfield have an average enrollment of 672 students, offering a range of program sizes from intimate, specialized training to larger comprehensive institutions.
Choosing the Right Trade School
When selecting a trade school in Bakersfield, consider factors such as:
- Program offerings aligned with your career goals
- Accreditation and industry certifications
- Job placement rates and employer partnerships
- Tuition costs and financial aid availability
- Class schedules and program length
- Hands-on training facilities and equipment
Browse the schools listed above to compare programs, costs, and outcomes. Each school page provides detailed information to help you make an informed decision about your vocational education in Bakersfield.