Trade Colleges in Louisville, KY
7 trade schools in Louisville, Kentucky
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Local Insights — Louisville, Kentucky
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
- Louisville Electric JATC (IBEW 369 / NECA)— Electrician
- UA Local 502 Plumbers, Pipefitters & HVACR Apprenticeship— Plumbing/Pipefitting/HVACR
- SMART Local 110 Sheet Metal Apprenticeship— Sheet Metal/HVAC
- American Line Builders JATC (ALBAT) Louisville— Outside Lineworker
- UAW-Ford National Joint Apprenticeship (Louisville Assembly / KTP)— Industrial Skilled Trades
Employers known to hire trade graduates
- UPS Worldport— Aircraft Mechanic, Diesel Technician, HVAC/Facilities
World's largest pkg hub — 20,000 staff, 300 daily flights, huge maintenance ops.
- Ford Kentucky Truck Plant & Louisville Assembly— Industrial Electrician, Tool & Die, Millwright
UAW-Ford JATC skilled trades; Super Duty + Escape/Corsair production.
- GE Appliances Park— Industrial Maintenance Tech, Electrician
Maintenance tech base ~$33.57/hr; 1st/2nd/3rd shift openings.
- LG&E and KU Energy— Lineworker, Substation Tech
Apprentice lineman → journeyman path; median journeyman ~$82K.
- Norton Healthcare— Facilities HVAC, Biomed Tech
Largest health system in Louisville; campus facilities + biomed roles.
Commute reality
TARC buses are the only public transit and riders report reliability gaps; an August 2026 network redesign aims to add 15-minute corridor service. Plan on a car for most trade jobs — downtown is walkable but Worldport, Ford KTP, and Appliance Park are all car commutes.
Ranked by national outcomes — completion rate, retention, and program productivity. How we rank.
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See the campusAbout Trade Schools in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville is home to 7 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.
The average in-state tuition for trade schools in Louisville is approximately $8,993 per year, making vocational education an affordable pathway to a rewarding career.
Schools in Louisville have an average enrollment of 2,122 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 Louisville, 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 Louisville.