Trade Colleges in Jacksonville, FL
11 trade schools in Jacksonville, Florida
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Local Insights — Jacksonville, Florida
What the trades actually pay in this metro, plus apprenticeships and employers for trade workers here.
Top-paying trades (BLS metro data)
Local apprenticeship programs
- IBEW Local 177 / Electrical Training Alliance of Jacksonville (ETAJAX)— Electrician
- UA Local 234 Plumbers, Pipefitters & HVAC Service Techs— Plumbing/Pipefitting/HVAC
- SMART Local 435 / North Florida Sheet Metal Workers JATC— Sheet Metal/HVAC
- NEFBA Apprenticeship Program (carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, sheet metal)— Multi-trade
- JEA Skilled Craft Apprenticeships (lineworker, substation, water/wastewater)— Lineworker/Utility
Employers known to hire trade graduates
- JEA (municipal utility)— Lineworker, Electrician, HVAC
8th-largest community-owned utility; state-certified apprenticeships.
- Naval Air Station Jacksonville— Aircraft Mechanic, Electrician, Welder
~5,000 civilian/contractor workforce across 124 trades.
- CSX Transportation HQ— Carman, Road Electrician, Diesel Mechanic
Jacksonville-headquartered Class I railroad with on-site shops.
- Mayport Naval Station (ship repair contractors)— Welder, Pipefitter, Electrician
BAE Systems and other contractors support surface fleet.
- Mayo Clinic Jacksonville— HVAC, Plant Operator, Electrician
Large hospital campus drives facilities-trades hiring.
Commute reality
Jacksonville is heavily car-dependent: the JTA Skyway is a 2.5-mile downtown people-mover with ~1,000 daily riders, and bus coverage is thin across this sprawling 875-square-mile city, so apprentices should plan on a reliable vehicle for jobsite commutes.
Ranked by national outcomes — completion rate, retention, and program productivity. How we rank.
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See the campusAbout Trade Schools in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville is home to 11 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 Jacksonville have an average enrollment of 215 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 Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville.