About GoTradeSchools.com
GoTradeSchools.com is a free resource that helps people research trade careers, compare training programs, and find accredited schools across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Whether you’re exploring a first career, making a change, or looking to advance in a skilled trade, we organize the information you need in one place.
Our Mission
Trade careers offer strong wages, job stability, and paths that don’t require a four-year degree, but finding reliable, organized information about programs, licensing, and schools can be difficult. GoTradeSchools exists to close that gap.
We combine official labor market data with hands-on career guides so you can compare options and make informed decisions about your training and career path.
What You’ll Find on the Site
We cover 50+ career paths across the skilled trades, healthcare, and professional services, including:
- Construction and skilled trades: electrician, plumber, HVAC technician, welder, carpenter, solar installer
- Healthcare and patient care: medical assistant, dental assistant, phlebotomy, surgical tech, EKG technician, CNA
- Transportation: truck driver, auto mechanic, diesel technician
- Professional services: paralegal, medical billing and coding, pharmacy technician
For each career, you’ll find:
- How to get started: education requirements, typical training timelines, and certification paths
- Salary data: national and state-level wages pulled from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Job outlook: employment projections and growth rates
- School listings: accredited programs near you with tuition, program details, and contact information
- State and city guides: licensing requirements, local schools, and salary data for your area
Where Our Data Comes From
We pull salary and employment data directly from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and update it as new reports are published. School listings come from verified databases of accredited institutions. Licensing and certification details are sourced from state boards and nationally recognized organizations including:
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
- American Welding Society (AWS)
- U.S. Department of Education
- Apprenticeship.gov
Editorial Standards
Our content is written to be accurate, practical, and easy to scan. Guides are reviewed by industry professionals with field experience in the trades, and we track state licensing changes, code updates, and exam requirements to keep pages current.
For full details on how we create, review, and update content, see our Editorial Policy.
How the Site Is Funded
GoTradeSchools is free to use. The site is supported through sponsored advertisements, lead request forms for trade schools, and affiliate links to training platforms. These partnerships help fund the content we publish, but they do not influence our editorial decisions or the accuracy of our information.
For more details, see our Disclaimer.
Who We Are
GoTradeSchools is owned and operated by Hot Key Media LLC, an independent, privately held company based in Florida.
Get in Touch
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