Learn the skills you need for an in-demand, well-paying job. You could enter the workforce quickly with training and certification in a skilled trade. Or, expand your current skills to stand out for a promotion or job growth.
Skilled trades are jobs such as electrician, HVAC technician, welder, commercial truck drivers, and more. These workers may do things like repair machines, work in construction, assemble equipment, or draft design plans.
Why Choose Chesapeake College for Skilled Trades?
The skills needed to get hired and promoted in today’s job market are changing fast.
Chesapeake College works with partners in the workforce and community to make sure that we have the best and most current training.
New programs and classes are added often. Some programs take just a few weeks or months to complete, and are taught by industry experts who know how the job is done.
Additional certification or licensing exams may be required. These programs and classes will teach you the skills you need to pass these tests.
CAREER OUTLOOK
Skilled Trades Programs
credit
Technical Design and Build Certificate
Face-to-Face
credit
Manufacturing Technology Certificate
Face-to-Face
credit
Technical/Professional Studies A.A.S. Degree
Face-to-Face
credit
Welding/Fabrication – MIG & TIG Certificate
Face-to-Face
credit
Welding/fabrication – Stick & Flux-cored Certificate
Face-to-Face
credit
Welding/Metal Fabrication Technologies Certificate
Face-to-Face
noncredit
Advanced Manufacturing
Face-to-Face
noncredit
Commercial Drivers License
Face-to-Face
noncredit
CORE Training for Skilled Trades
Face-to-Face
noncredit
Project Management for Construction
Face-to-Face
noncredit
Electrical
Face-to-Face
noncredit
Home Improvement MHIC
Face-to-Face
noncredit
Maryland Home Inspector
Face-to-Face
noncredit
HVAC Technician
Face-to-Face
noncredit
Marine Service Technician
Face-to-Face
“With Chesapeake’s training, I was well prepared for to earn my CDL license. I send employees through the program to master the skills needed to earn a CDL license and to operate the trucks used in our business.”
Deanna Evans-Ewing
Program graduate and owner of R.L. Ewing Contracting
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Contact Information
Admissions Office
Dorchester Administration Building
First Floor
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.