Find the right trade school near you.
CDL trucking, HVAC, electrical and more. Tell us your goals and we'll connect you with vetted schools near you, matched to your application.
- Free to use
- Vetted local schools
- No experience needed
- CDLDrive your future
- HVACBuild a brighter tomorrow
- ElectricalPower real opportunities
- Skilled TradesReal skills, real work
Popular paths. One first step.
Start with today's most in-demand trades. We're adding new career paths all the time, including healthcare and aviation.
CDL Trucking
Haul freight across town or across the country. One of the fastest routes from training to a paycheck.
- Training
- Often a few weeks, full-time
- Credential
- Class A commercial driver's license
HVAC
Install and repair the heating, cooling and refrigeration systems every home and business depends on.
- Training
- Typically 6 to 12 months
- Credential
- EPA Section 608 certification
Electrical
Wire homes, businesses and job sites, then build toward a license in a trade that is always needed.
- Training
- Pre-apprenticeship, then paid apprenticeship
- Credential
- Path to a state electrician license
Welding & Skilled Trades
Welding, plumbing, maintenance and more. Hands-on work building and fixing the things people rely on.
- Training
- Programs from a few months
- Credential
- Industry certifications by trade
From “not sure” to enrolled.
You tell us where you want to go. We find the vetted schools near you that can get you there.
Tell us your goal
Pick a career path, add your ZIP code and let us know when you'd like to start.
We vet and match
We connect you with vetted schools in your area, chosen around your goal, schedule and application.
Talk to a school
An admissions advisor reaches out to answer your questions. You decide if it's the right fit.
Why a trade, not four more years.
A four-year degree is one route. For a lot of people, career training gets them working sooner, for less.
Not sure which path fits you?
Answer two quick questions and we'll point you to the career that suits how you like to work.
Which sounds most like you?
How soon would you like to start?
A good career shouldn't take four years and a mountain of debt to start.
Free to use
You never pay us anything. Getting matched is free, with no obligation.
Vetted schools
We check the schools we work with, so you're only matched with programs worth your time.
Matched to you
Your match is built around your application: your goal, location, timeline and background.
A real person to ask
Schools reach out directly, so you can ask questions before you commit.
Good questions to ask.
Everything people usually want to know before they take the first step.
Is CareerReady USA a school?
No. We vet independent training schools and programs, then connect you with the ones that fit your application. Enrollment, tuition and training are handled by the school you choose.
How do you choose which schools I'm matched with?
We vet the schools we work with, then match you based on your application: the career you want, where you live, when you want to start and your background. That way you only hear from schools that make sense for you.
Does it cost anything to get matched?
No. Using CareerReady USA is free, and there's no obligation to enroll anywhere. Tuition is set by each school and they'll walk you through it.
Do I need experience to get started?
Most programs are built for beginners, including people switching careers. Some have basic requirements like a minimum age or a high school diploma or GED, and the school will confirm those with you.
How long does training take?
It depends on the path. CDL programs can take a few weeks, while HVAC and electrical programs usually take several months. Many schools offer evening or weekend options.
Can I get help paying for training?
Many schools offer payment plans or financing, and some programs may qualify for grants or workforce funding such as WIOA. Ask the school what's available when they contact you.
What happens after I get matched?
An admissions advisor from a matching school will contact you by phone, text or email to answer your questions and talk through next steps. You decide whether to move forward.
Your next career starts near you.
Tell us three things and we'll find the training programs in your area that fit.
- Takes about two minutes
- Free, with no obligation
- Vetted schools, matched to your application