Build Your Future in Skilled Trades
Minnesota Trade Careers gives you the hands-on training and industry certifications that employers require. Graduate in weeks, not years. Start your career with confidence.
Cutting-Edge VR Training
Practice real-world scenarios in immersive simulations
Industry Certifications
EPA 608, OSHA 10, NATE
Job Placement
Career services included
Minnesota Trade Careers
Get Trained. Get Certified. Get to Work.
Learn from people who've put in the work and know what it takes to succeed. We give you the tools, the training, and the support to build a career that lasts, not just a job that pays the bills.
- Graduate in as little as 5-9 weeks
- Specialize in HVAC or Appliance Repair
- Get real-world experience through virtual workshops
About Us
The MNTC Mission
We believe good training builds strong people, and strong people build strong communities. Our goal is simple: give you the skills, confidence, and support to make a solid living doing work that matters. Every course is built to teach real skills you can use right away in an environment that's flexible, practical, and built for your success.
- Stay on track with structured, guided courses
- Learn on your schedule and advance at your own pace
- Train for in-demand jobs that keep you motivated and employable
Employee Partners Committed To Interviewing Our Students Post Graduation
We partner with Minnesota's industry leaders to sharpen our training and impact our local communities. Excellence is our standard on and off the job site. Together, we are building the foundations that move the North Star State forward.
This Is Trade School 2.0
No commute. No outdated classrooms. Just 100% online training with VR simulations, expert instructors, and industry certifications — at a fraction of traditional trade school cost.
ETPL Approved
Listed on Minnesota's Eligible Training Provider List, ensuring quality standards and workforce funding eligibility.
24/7 Online Access
Flexible online programs so you can learn on your schedule. Nights, weekends, lunch breaks — you decide.
Job Placement Support
Our career services team connects you with employers actively hiring skilled tradespeople.
Expert Instructors
Learn from industry professionals with years of real-world trade experience.
Affordable Tuition
A fraction of traditional trade school costs. WIOA-eligible with flexible payment plans available.
Cutting-Edge VR Training
Practice real-world scenarios in immersive virtual reality simulations before touching live equipment.
Explore Our Training Programs
Career-focused programs designed to get you job-ready with real-world skills employers are looking for.
HVAC Technician
Master installation, service, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Get certified and start your career in one of the fastest-growing trades.
Partial Scholarships Available
Partial scholarships may be available for eligible students. Inquire during the application process.
Appliance Repair Technician
Diagnose and service refrigerators, ranges, laundry, and more. Build job-ready skills with guided online lessons, VR troubleshooting, and certification prep.
Partial Scholarships Available
Partial scholarships may be available for eligible students. Inquire during the application process.
Additional trade programs coming soon — check back for Electrical, Plumbing, and more.
Electrical Technician
Online curriculum and certifications aligned with industry standards — launching soon.
Plumbing Technician
Hands-on digital labs and placement support — details coming soon.
These Skills Are in Demand
Minnesota DEED reports a median wage of $36.07 per hour for HVAC mechanics and installers statewide in Q1 2025, with 5,190 workers employed in the occupation. The same OES snapshot puts the statewide median for all occupations at about $26.22/hr (with a nationwide comparison median around $24.13/hr on the DEED table), which helps show HVAC above the Minnesota-wide baseline. DEED also publishes regional estimates where substate wages and employment differ.
Nationally, BLS reports about 425,200 HVAC mechanics and installers employed across the U.S., a median annual wage of about $59,810, typical entry education of postsecondary nondegree award, and projects 8% employment growth from 2024 to 2034 with roughly 34,500 average annual job openings. BLS describes HVAC work across homes, schools, hospitals, and other buildings; job openings reflect workers who retire or change occupations as well as industry growth.
Sources: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) occupational wage & employment data (Q1 2025); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook (2024-2034). Official figures change—confirm on DEED and BLS before major decisions.
Your Path to a New Career
Four simple steps to launch your future in the trades.
Connect
Call Admissions to discuss your goals and explore funding options.
Apply & Finance
Submit your application and choose a payment plan that works for you.
Study Online
Learn from home at your own pace with 24/7 course access.
Get Hired
Be job-ready in as little as 9-11 weeks. Start earning $25-$30/hr.
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Join the future of trade education. Speak to an Enrollment Advisor today and discover how Minnesota Trade Careers can help you build the career you deserve.