Take the First Step to a High-Paying, In-Demand Job
A stable job that pays well can give you and
your family a much brighter future
The skilled trades, including plumbing, offer qualified workers a secure job that pays well. In fact, trained plumbers in the Triangle area can earn $22* or more to start, and the demand for skilled plumbers is likely to stay high for decades.
We know it can be hard to get started on a new path. You need guidance from people who know the way forward. The team at the School of Skilled Trades is here to help you take the first step, and each one after that.
*Source: O*NET Online (USDOL/ETA) [Accessed 10 February 2025]
Structure and support to help you stay on track
At the School of Skilled Trades, you’ll get individualized support that you can’t find at large community colleges.
You’ll learn in small groups from plumbers with decades of on-the-job experience.You’ll get personalized feedback on your technical skills and your non-technical skills, including one-on-one resume reviews, interviewing practice, and how to conduct yourself with bosses and clients. You’ll practice and make mistakes in the lab so you’ll be ready on day one when you start your new job.You’ll get connected to the local plumbing trade so you can meet real people at real companies that are hiring.The leaders of the School of Skilled Trades have hired hundreds of plumbing professionals in their careers. We know what employers are looking for, so we help you stand out and get hired.
Short-term job training that fits into your life
You don’t have to put your real-life responsibilities on hold to train for a professional career. We’ve designed the Plumbing Technician Certificate program to fit into your life.
Quickly get the skills you need to get a good job.Programs take only six months.Keep working while you learn. Class times are convenient, and classes are held right in the Triangle area, easily accessible, near the intersection of I-40 and SR 55. You don’t even have to worry about bringing your own tools. A full set of new tools is part of the program. The kit is yours to keep upon graduation.Affordable training that pays off quickly
A Plumbing Technician Certificate can help you secure high-demand jobs without a degree, making the School of Skilled Trades much more affordable than most education and training options. We also offer three ways to make training easier to afford:
Scholarships made possible by our generous donorsInstallment payment plans that allow you to pay over timeLearn-while-you-earn apprenticeship programsPlus, the School of Skilled Trades is a non-profit school, so your tuition dollars go towards your education.
The School of Skilled Trades is a non-profit school, meaning we invest in helping you learn, not in making a profit. We’re licensed by the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges, so you learn valuable skills from qualified instructors with years of field experience.