Trade and Career Programs in Rochester

As moms, we want to support our children in choosing a career that will provide a happy and stable future. Oftentimes, college is presented as the best option, but many career paths do not require a degree. If your child is in high school, you are probably helping them figure out what to do next. Or, you may be looking for a new career for yourself. The Rochester area offers a variety of training, licensure, and certification programs, and we’re here to help you get connected! We’ve gathered information to help your family prepare for stable careers without going to college.

Trade and Career Programs In Rochester

Multiple Programs

• Finger Lakes Community College, Certificate Programs
• Finger Lakes Community College, Growing Rural Infrastructure Together (GRIT)
• Genesee Community College, Certificate Programs
• ITEC Training & Education Center
• Monroe Community College, Certificate Programs
• Monroe Community College, Skilled Trades
• Rochester Technology & Manufacturing Association 
• SUNY Rochester Educational Opportunity Center (REOC)

Bartending

• Bartender’s Professional Training Institute

Business Training

• Elim Bible Institute
• Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship 

Carpentry

• Carpenters Local Union 276 Rochester Training Center

Commercial Driver’s License

• 160 Driving Academy
• Canandaigua Driving School 

Construction (General)

• Laborers’, Local 435
• Rochester Construction Training Center

Cosmetology

• Continental School of Beauty
• Empire Beauty School
• Sharp Edgez Barber Institute
• Shear Ego International School
• Visions School of Beauty

Doula Training

• Beautiful Birth Choices

Electric Work

• I.B.E.W. Local 86 

Finishing Trades

• Finishing Trades Institute of Western and Central NY

Hazardous Materials

• EAST Centers of New York

HVAC

• Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning

Insulators

• Insulators Local Union 26

Ironworkers

• Ironworkers Local 33

Healthcare

• Bold Vision of Rochester

Masonry

• BAC Local #3 NY

Massage Therapy

• Northeast College of Health Sciences

Medical Billing

• St. Ann’s Management Company, Inc. 

Operating Engineers

• IUOE Local 158

Phlebotomy 

• Phlebotomy Training Specialists
• University of Rochester Medical Center

Plumber/Pipefitter/HVACR

• Plumbing & Heating Joint Apprenticeship and Training Council of Rochester, UA Local #13

Real Estate

• Greater Rochester Association of Realtors

Religious Development

• Elim Bible Institute

Roofing

• Roofers Local Union No. 22

Security/Law Enforcement 

• Blackhawk Training Academy

Sheet Metal Working

• Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union 46

Welding

• Arc + Flame

Yoga Teacher

• Breathe 

Exploration, Preparation, and Connection Options

• Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program
• GLOW With Your Hands
• The Multi-Craft Apprenticeship Preparation Program
• ROC With Your Hands
• Skilled Trades Exploration Post #555
• Summer Advanced Manufacturing Experience (grades 7-9)