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Accredited trade schools in Wisconsin

24 accredited schools in Wisconsin offer trade school programs approved for WIOA funding

These schools are on the US Department of Education's list of accredited schools, and Wisconsin has approved their programs for workforce funding. Between them they offer 389 of the 417 trade school programs on the state's list.

The Department doesn't accredit schools itself. It reviews accrediting agencies and lists the ones it recognizes as reliable judges of the quality of the education they accredit.1 Each school below names its accreditor, the year it was first accredited where the list records it, and its next review.

WIOA funding doesn't require accreditation. Besides colleges, a state can approve other public and private training providers,2 so many short courses come from schools that aren't on the Department's list. Their programs and results are on each field's page.

Trade school programs in Wisconsin, every school, with costs and results

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Accredited trade schools in other states

Accredited welding programs in Wisconsin

19 of the 20 schools with welding programs on Wisconsin's list are accredited. They offer 52 of the 53 programs. See these programs with prices and results · Other states

Show the other 9 accredited schools

  • Madison Area Technical College

    Madison

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2036

    2 programs

  • Mid-State Technical College

    Wisconsin Rapids

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    2 programs

  • Nicolet College

    Rhinelander, listed as Nicolet Area Technical College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    2 programs

  • Western Technical College

    La Crosse

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    2 programs

  • Blackhawk Technical College

    Janesville

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1978, next review 2029

    1 program

  • Chippewa Valley Technical College

    Eau Claire

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2036

    1 program

  • Madison Area Technical College - Local Programs

    Madison, listed as Madison Area Technical College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2036

    1 program

  • Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

    Fennimore

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2027

    1 program

  • Southwest Wisconsin Technical College - Local Programs

    Fennimore, listed as Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2027

    1 program

Accredited auto mechanic programs in Wisconsin

All 16 schools with auto mechanic programs on Wisconsin's list are accredited. They offer all 43 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Show the other 6 accredited schools

  • Milwaukee Area Technical College

    Milwaukee

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    2 programs

  • Moraine Park Technical College

    Fond du Lac

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034

    2 programs

  • Northcentral Technical College

    Wausau

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1970, next review 2034

    2 programs

  • Blackhawk Technical College

    Janesville

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1978, next review 2029

    1 program

  • Lakeshore Technical College

    Cleveland, listed as Lakeshore College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

    Fennimore

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2027

    1 program

Accredited industrial maintenance programs in Wisconsin

All 16 schools with industrial maintenance programs on Wisconsin's list are accredited. They offer all 63 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Show the other 6 accredited schools

  • Blackhawk Technical College

    Janesville

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1978, next review 2029

    2 programs

  • Gateway Technical College

    Kenosha

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    2 programs

  • Madison Area Technical College

    Madison

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2036

    2 programs

  • Mid-State Technical College

    Wisconsin Rapids

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    2 programs

  • Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

    Green Bay

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2031

    2 programs

  • Northcentral Technical College - Local Programs

    Wausau, listed as Northcentral Technical College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1970, next review 2034

    1 program

Accredited CNC machinist programs in Wisconsin

15 of the 16 schools with CNC machinist programs on Wisconsin's list are accredited. They offer 39 of the 40 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Show the other 5 accredited schools

  • Fox Valley Technical College

    Appleton

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • Mid-State Technical College

    Wisconsin Rapids

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • Milwaukee Area Technical College

    Milwaukee

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

    Fennimore

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2027

    1 program

  • Waukesha County Technical College - Local Programs

    Pewaukee, listed as Waukesha County Technical College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    1 program

Accredited CAD and drafting programs in Wisconsin

All 13 schools with CAD and drafting programs on Wisconsin's list are accredited. They offer all 22 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Show the other 3 accredited schools

  • Moraine Park Technical College

    Fond du Lac

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034

    1 program

  • Northwood Technical College

    Rice Lake

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2033

    1 program

  • University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

    Whitewater

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2033

    1 program

Accredited HVAC training programs in Wisconsin

All 13 schools with HVAC training programs on Wisconsin's list are accredited. They offer all 25 programs. See these programs with prices and results · Other states

Show the other 3 accredited schools

  • Moraine Park Technical College

    Fond du Lac

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034

    1 program

  • University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education

    River Falls, listed as University of Wisconsin - River Falls

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • Waukesha County Technical College

    Pewaukee

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    1 program

Accredited manufacturing programs in Wisconsin

13 of the 15 schools with manufacturing programs on Wisconsin's list are accredited. They offer 25 of the 33 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Show the other 3 accredited schools

  • Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

    Green Bay

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2031

    1 program

  • Northwood Technical College

    Rice Lake

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2033

    1 program

  • Waukesha County Technical College

    Pewaukee

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    1 program

Accredited diesel mechanic programs in Wisconsin

All 10 schools with diesel mechanic programs on Wisconsin's list are accredited. They offer all 20 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Accredited electronics programs in Wisconsin

All 10 schools with electronics programs on Wisconsin's list are accredited. They offer all 19 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Accredited carpentry programs in Wisconsin

9 of the 10 schools with carpentry programs on Wisconsin's list are accredited. They offer 16 of the 17 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Accredited electrician training programs in Wisconsin

All 8 schools with electrician training programs on Wisconsin's list are accredited. They offer all 17 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Accredited auto body programs in Wisconsin

All 7 schools with auto body programs on Wisconsin's list are accredited. They offer all 10 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Accredited lineman programs in Wisconsin

All 7 schools with lineman programs on Wisconsin's list are accredited. They offer all 8 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Accredited plumbing programs in Wisconsin

All 7 schools with plumbing programs on Wisconsin's list are accredited. They offer all 9 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Accredited construction programs in Wisconsin

6 of the 11 schools with construction programs on Wisconsin's list are accredited. They offer 6 of the 12 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Accredited solar and wind programs in Wisconsin

All 4 schools with solar and wind programs on Wisconsin's list are accredited. They offer all 6 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Accredited masonry programs in Wisconsin

All 3 schools with masonry programs on Wisconsin's list are accredited. They offer all 3 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Accredited OSHA and safety programs in Wisconsin

2 of the 3 schools with OSHA and safety programs on Wisconsin's list are accredited. They offer 4 of the 7 programs. See these programs with prices and results

Accredited water and wastewater programs in Wisconsin

All 2 schools with water and wastewater programs on Wisconsin's list are accredited. They offer all 2 programs. See these programs with prices and results

How we matched Wisconsin's schools to the accreditation list

Which schools are counted?

Schools with programs Wisconsin approved for WIOA funding in skilled trades, from the US Department of Labor's file for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).3 The two lists share no ID number, so we matched each school by its website and name in the same state, and checked every unclear case by hand. A school that only hosts a college's classes doesn't count as the college. Where we couldn't tell, the school is left out.

How current is the accreditation?

We read the Department's list of October 24, 2026 and count only current accreditation. The Department notes that agencies report this information, that it isn't audited, and that the agency itself has the latest status.1 Before you enroll, check the school's standing with its accreditor.

Sources for the accreditation facts about Wisconsin

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  1. US Department of Education, Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), data files of 2026-10-24
  2. 20 CFR 680.410, What is an eligible training provider? (eCFR)
  3. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List