New Jersey Trades Degrees & Training

Construction, Electricians, Carpenters, Mechanics, and CDL Training in New Jersey

Attending a New Jersey college will put you in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia, two world-class cities. New Jersey itself is a much more affordable alternative to New York, with it's relatively peaceful and crime-free towns and small cities. But New Jersey is not all city life: even today, nearly a quarter of the state is farmland, producing the renowned Jersey tomatoes as well as table vegetables and fruits of all kinds. Time out of the classroom can be well spent at New Jersey's 127 miles of Atlantic coastline, with some of the broadest beaches on the Eastern Seaboard.The booming housing market and excellent long-term prospects for people with a knack for fixing things means a strong future market for construction, repair and HVAC technicians. If you were the kind of kid who took apart all of your toys just to see how they worked, a future in the trades may be ideal for you. To succeed in the construction and repair trades, you need a strong work ethic, manual dexterity, and a concern for quality. Another plus is that these jobs are less likely to be outsourced than white-collar jobs.

If you believe that becoming a mechanic is your ideal career, you should also have some ability to work well with others. Most repair facilities involve some teamwork, and you should also be able to interact well with customers. If your plans include opening your own shop, consider taking some basic business courses as well as those in your trade. A little business knowledge goes a long way in making sure that all of your hard work and investment produce a profitable business. There are many valuable professions in the trades, and whichever you choose, you can be assured that this is the sort of job that won't haunt you at night. In today's stressed, outsourced, and downsized economy, a job like that can be extremely valuable.

Trades Career and Technical Schools in New Jersey:

Trades Degree Training Programs in New Jersey:

- HVAC
- Trucking

Construction, Electricians, Carpenters, Mechanics, and CDL Training in New Jersey

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Fortis Institute - Lawrenceville

Are you ready to take the next step toward realizing your career dreams? Fortis Institute can help you get there. At Fortis Institute, we pride ourselves on providing a quality postsecondary career education to students through a range of degree and diploma programs in high-demand fields such as Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Dental Assistant, and Medical Business & Clinical Specialist. We offer a change-oriented educational approach that focuses on helping students develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that they'll need to succeed in existing and emerging careers. For our graduates, we also provide job placement assistance through our Career Services Center. * Programs vary by location * Please contact each individual campus for accreditation information

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Fortis Institute - Trenton

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Fortis Institute - Wayne (Formerly known as Berdan Institute - New Jersey)

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Harris School of Business-Voorhees

Get the real-world job skills employers are looking for at Harris School of Business. Education is career-focused, so students are concentrated on skill development. An externship program offers hands-on experience and open up networking opportunities for future employment. Students can also take advantage of post-graduation career placement services. Take the first step toward an exciting new technology or medical services career at Harris School of Business.

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Lincoln Technical Institute - Mahwah

Lincoln Technical Institute is a career-focused training school that offers short-term Automotive, Skilled Trades, Healthcare and Computers programs designed to get you into the workforce quickly. Programs vary by campus so contact a location near you to see the training options available. Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. With national accreditation, state licensing and nearly 60 years of career education and job placement experience, Lincoln Technical Institute knows what it takes to help give you the competitive edge so you can establish yourself in a rewarding career. Get started today!

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Lincoln Technical Institute - South Plainfield

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Lincoln Technical Institute - Union

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Smith & Solomon Training Solutions - Bordentown

Get your career on track with training from Smith & Solomon. We offer programs for individuals interested in learning how to drive a truck, bus, or operate a forklift. Our licensed instructors are professional drivers who provide our students with a real-world, hands-on education. We offer full-time night and weekend courses and are flexible with our class schedules to meet your needs. We also offer our graduates job search and placement assistance. We keep up with the latest requirements from the Department of Transportation and Office of Safety and Health Administration to ensure that you obtain the most up-to-date education possible

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Smith & Solomon Training Solutions - Cherry Hill

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Smith & Solomon Training Solutions - Edison

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Smith & Solomon Training Solutions - Linden

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