Learn from the Pros
A Great Guide Knows the Fastest Path to Your Destination
Learn from professional plumbers and HVAC technicians who lead the way
When you attend the School of Skilled Trades, you’ll learn from instructors who have made the same journey you’ll be starting: from motivated beginner to skilled, in-demand plumber.
All our instructors meet high standards, so you get the best training available and the best possible foundation for your future career.
Focus on the high-value skills you’ll use every day
Every instructor is a licensed plumber or HVAC tech with years of real-world experience doing the job you will do. You’ll learn not just the technical skills you need but also the everyday habits that are key to succeeding with customers and supervisors, so you can earn more and get promoted.
Our instructors have served many customers in their careers, so they know the real-world situations you’ll encounter and will prepare you for them.
Our instructors also:
Are approved by the NC Community College Board- Provide an interactive, supportive learning environment
- Offer one-on-one assistance to students when needed
- Know the state licensing exam and will cover key topics from that exam
- Enjoy guiding and coaching motivated beginners
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.