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Where to learn a trade in New Hampshire: community colleges, high school CTE centers, union and registered apprenticeships, private trade schools and licensing prep. 46 programs, each from its official website.

46 programs

Electrical Power and Control Technologies

Lakes Region Community College · Laconia, NH
Community college· Lakes Region
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
62-credit associate degree (certificate option)
Credential
Associate degree or certificate. Satisfies the related-education requirements for NH electrical licensing (NH license has reciprocity with MA, VT and ME).
License prep
NH electrical licensing education

Electrical Systems Installation and Maintenance

Lakes Region Community College · Laconia, NH
Community college· Lakes Region
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
62-credit associate degree (certificate option)
Credential
Associate degree or certificate. Meets NH electrical licensing education requirements; includes OSHA 30 and NFPA 70E; lab hours count toward NH apprentice work experience.
License prep
NH electrical licensing education · OSHA 30

TREC: Training for Residential Energy Contractors

Lakes Region Community College · Laconia, NH
Community college· Lakes Region
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
From about 7 hours (two virtual sessions) to 3 full days, by course
Credential
Training for contractors in NH home electrification rebates (HEAR): limited home assessments, Manual J and Manual S heat pump sizing, building envelope.

Weatherization Installer Fundamentals

Lakes Region Community College · Laconia, NH
Community college· Lakes Region
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
Short workforce course (see website for schedule)
Credential
Workforce training in air sealing, insulation and weatherization measures.

Electrical Lineworker Certificate

Manchester Community College · Manchester, NH
Community college· Merrimack Valley (Concord, Manchester, Nashua)
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Electricallineworker
Length
35-credit certificate
Credential
Certificate run with Eversource and IBEW Locals 104 and 1837. Includes commercial driver (CDL) training and an IBEW internship.
License prep
Lineworker · Commercial driver training

Electrical Technology, AS

Manchester Community College · Manchester, NH
Community college· Merrimack Valley (Concord, Manchester, Nashua)
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
About 2 years full-time days; 2-4 years in the evening
Credential
AS (Technician, Substation or State Licensure pathway) or certificate. The State Licensure pathway and certificate fulfill the classroom hours for the NH electrical apprenticeship (OPLC apprentice registration required).
License prep
NH electrical apprentice classroom hours

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Manchester Community College · Manchester, NH
Community college· Merrimack Valley (Concord, Manchester, Nashua)
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
AAS on a 2- or 3-year track; HVAC, Heating Services, A/C-Refrigeration and Advanced HVAC certificates
Credential
AAS or certificate. Includes the education for the NH Gas Piping Installer exam, EPA Section 608 and NORA Bronze; the AAS counts 500 hours toward NH gas fitter OJT.
License prep
NH Gas Piping Installer · EPA 608 · NORA Bronze (oil heat)

Carpentry Apprenticeship / Carpentry Advanced Skills

NHTI, Concord’s Community College · Concord, NH
Community college· Merrimack Valley (Concord, Manchester, Nashua)
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Remodelingcarpentry
Length
Three parts, each about one semester
Credential
Hands-on construction technology track; the apprenticeship track is the related instruction for a registered carpentry apprenticeship.

Building Trades

Berlin Regional Career & Technical Center · Berlin, NH
Career & technical (CTE) center· North Country & White Mountains
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Remodelingcarpentry
Length
High school CTE program (see website)
Credential
Building trades for Berlin and Gorham high school students.

Construction Trades

Cheshire Career Center · Keene, NH
Career & technical (CTE) center· Monadnock
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
High school CTE program (see website)
Credential
Modular building projects, blueprint reading, basic electrical and plumbing, masonry; OSHA 10.

Electrical Trades

Cheshire Career Center · Keene, NH
Career & technical (CTE) center· Monadnock
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
High school CTE program (see website)
Credential
Student apprentice license; hours earned in high school apply to the adult education apprenticeship.
License prep
NH electrical apprentice hours

Construction Trades

Concord Regional Technical Center · Concord, NH
Career & technical (CTE) center· Merrimack Valley (Concord, Manchester, Nashua)
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
High school CTE program (see website)
Credential
OSHA 10 and SP2 construction safety; up to 3 college courses, with early-college electrical and HVAC classes at Manchester Community College.

Building Construction Technology

Dover Regional Career Technical Center · Dover, NH
Career & technical (CTE) center· Seacoast
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Remodelingcarpentry
Length
High school CTE program (see website)
Credential
One of 19 programs offering certifications and college credit.

Electrical Technology

Dover Regional Career Technical Center · Dover, NH
Career & technical (CTE) center· Seacoast
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
High school CTE program (see website)
Credential
High school electrical program.

Building Trades

Hugh J. Gallen Career and Technical Center · Littleton, NH
Career & technical (CTE) center· North Country & White Mountains
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Remodelingcarpentry
Length
High school CTE program (see website)
Credential
Hands-on building trades for Littleton-area high schools.

Building Construction

Huot Career and Technical Center · Laconia, NH
Career & technical (CTE) center· Lakes Region
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
Two-year program
Credential
Framing, concrete, windows and doors, interior finish and insulation at off-campus job sites; OSHA 10.

Plumbing, Heating and HVAC (I and II)

Huot Career and Technical Center · Laconia, NH
Career & technical (CTE) center· Lakes Region
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
Two levels (I and II)
Credential
Completing both levels lets students start the NH plumbing apprenticeship as a 2nd-year apprentice; OSHA 10; possible MCC HVAC-101 credit.
License prep
NH plumbing apprenticeship (2nd-year start)

Electrical Technology

Manchester School of Technology · Manchester, NH
Career & technical (CTE) center· Merrimack Valley (Concord, Manchester, Nashua)
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
High school CTE program (see website)
Credential
Students register as NH electrical apprentices; completing the program removes the first year of the four-year apprenticeship.
License prep
NH electrical apprentice registration

Residential Plumbing (Plumbing I and II)

Manchester School of Technology · Manchester, NH
Career & technical (CTE) center· Merrimack Valley (Concord, Manchester, Nashua)
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
Plumbing I and II (720 class hours)
Credential
The 720 class hours may be applied toward the NH plumbing apprenticeship; Plumbing II covers oil- and gas-fired hydronic heating.
License prep
NH plumbing apprentice hours

Construction Technology

Milford High School & Applied Technology Center · Milford, NH
Career & technical (CTE) center· Merrimack Valley (Concord, Manchester, Nashua)
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Remodelingcarpentry
Length
High school CTE program (see website)
Credential
Competency-based; industry-validated certificates through third-party assessments.

Construction Trades

Mt. Washington Valley Career and Technical Center · Conway, NH
Career & technical (CTE) center· North Country & White Mountains
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
Intro course, then Construction Trades I-III (grades 9-12)
Credential
Carpentry, plumbing, residential electricity, heating, masonry and painting; OSHA 10.

Construction Technology

Nashua Technology Center · Nashua, NH
Career & technical (CTE) center· Merrimack Valley (Concord, Manchester, Nashua)
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Remodelingcarpentry
Length
Two-year program
Credential
Residential and commercial construction; industry certifications available.

Electrical Technology

Nashua Technology Center · Nashua, NH
Career & technical (CTE) center· Merrimack Valley (Concord, Manchester, Nashua)
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
High school CTE program (see website)
Credential
Completers earn 600 hours of classroom and work credit toward the journeyman license, an NH electrical apprentice card and OSHA 10.
License prep
NH electrical apprentice hours · OSHA 10

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR)

Nashua Technology Center · Nashua, NH
Career & technical (CTE) center· Merrimack Valley (Concord, Manchester, Nashua)
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
High school CTE program (see website)
Credential
OSHA 10, EPA 608, Swagelok and Viega press-fitting certifications; 3 college credits.
License prep
EPA 608 · OSHA 10

Construction Technology

Pinkerton Academy · Derry, NH
Career & technical (CTE) center· Merrimack Valley (Concord, Manchester, Nashua)
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Remodelingcarpentry
Length
High school CTE program (see website)
Credential
Student-enterprise construction program.

Electrical Technology

Pinkerton Academy · Derry, NH
Career & technical (CTE) center· Merrimack Valley (Concord, Manchester, Nashua)
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
High school CTE program (see website)
Credential
Application-based electrical program.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVACR)

Richard W. Creteau Regional Technology Center · Rochester, NH
Career & technical (CTE) center· Seacoast
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
Exploratory quarter, then HVAC Technology I and II (full-year courses)
Credential
OSHA 10 and EPA 608; Running Start credits for MCC HVAC 101 and HVAC 114. Covers oil burners, gas heat, A/C, refrigeration and hydronics.
License prep
EPA 608

Building Property & Maintenance

Salem Career and Technical Education Center · Salem, NH
Career & technical (CTE) center· Merrimack Valley (Concord, Manchester, Nashua)
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
High school CTE program (see website)
Credential
OSHA 10, Hot Works certification and a Chapter 74 Building and Property Maintenance completion certificate.

Building Trades

Somersworth Career Technical Center · Somersworth, NH
Career & technical (CTE) center· Seacoast
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
Building Trades I and II
Credential
Completion fulfills the first year of the Carpenters Union apprenticeship; OSHA 10.
License prep
Carpenters apprenticeship (year 1 credit)

Building Construction

Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center · Claremont, NH
Career & technical (CTE) center· Dartmouth–Sunapee
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Remodelingcarpentry
Length
Intro to Building Trades, then Building Construction I and II
Credential
Carpentry and building construction.

Plumbing / HVAC

Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center · Claremont, NH
Career & technical (CTE) center· Dartmouth–Sunapee
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
Plumbing and HVAC I, then Honors Level II
Credential
High school plumbing and HVAC.

Outside Lineman Apprenticeship (NEAT)

IBEW Local 104 / Northeastern Apprenticeship and Training · Barrington, NH
Union apprenticeship· Seacoast
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Electricallineworker
Length
About 3½ years (7,000 hours of training)
Credential
Outside journeyman lineman; training at the Local 104 center in Barrington; about 28 college credits through ACE.
License prep
Journeyman lineman

Electrical Apprenticeship (Inside Wireman)

IBEW Local 490 JATC · Concord, NH
Union apprenticeship· Statewide
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
4 years: 8,000 paid on-the-job hours plus 800-900 classroom hours (evening classes in Concord)
Credential
US DOL registered apprenticeship leading to NH electrician licensing. Open to NH and York County, ME residents; applications Aug 1-May 20.
License prep
NH journeyman electrician

Union Carpenter Apprenticeship

North Atlantic States Carpenters Training Fund · Manchester, NH
Union apprenticeship· Statewide
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Remodelingcarpentry
Length
Multi-year apprenticeship (see website); monthly information sessions in Manchester
Credential
Carpentry apprenticeship; NH applicants attend an information session at the Manchester training center before applying.

Plumber & Pipefitter Apprenticeship

Plumbers & Steamfitters UA Local 131 · Hooksett, NH
Union apprenticeship· Statewide
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
5 years of evening classes plus paid on-the-job training
Credential
Journeyman path in plumbing, pipefitting, steamfitting and HVACR; applications Jan 1-May 30, classes start in September.
License prep
NH journeyman plumber

Sheet Metal Apprenticeship (NH)

Sheet Metal Workers Local 17 JATC · Hooksett, NH
Union apprenticeship· Statewide
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
Multi-year apprenticeship (see website)
Credential
Sheet metal and HVAC ductwork apprenticeship for New Hampshire.

NH Registered Carpentry Apprenticeship

ABC NH/VT and NH Home Builders Association · Concord, NH
Registered apprenticeship· Statewide
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Remodelingcarpentry
Length
3 years: 6,000 on-the-job hours plus 455 hours of instruction at Manchester Community College
Credential
OSHA 10, NCCER modules and a US DOL nationally recognized credential.

Registered Apprenticeship hub (construction & infrastructure)

ApprenticeshipNH (Community College System of NH) · Concord, NH
Registered apprenticeship· Statewide
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
Varies by occupation and employer
Credential
Connects job seekers and employers to US DOL Registered Apprenticeships (electrician, plumber, HVAC, carpenter, pipefitter, stonemason, more).

Gas, Plumbing, Oil and HVAC training

Granite State Trade School · Raymond, NH
Private trade school· Seacoast
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
Short courses up to a 2-year HVAC certificate
Credential
NH gas licensing courses, plumbing apprentice classes, HVAC 2-year certificate, backflow tester, EPA 608, continuing education.
License prep
NH gas licensing · NH plumbing apprentice hours · EPA 608

Heating, A/C, Plumbing and Electrical courses

NH School of Mechanical Trades · Manchester, NH
Private trade school· Merrimack Valley (Concord, Manchester, Nashua)
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
From 2-day OSHA 10 to 90-hour Plumbing 101; yearly apprentice courses
Credential
Pre-apprentice and state apprentice-hour courses, license renewal, EPA 608 and NORA exams. Locations in Manchester, the Seacoast and the Lakes Region.
License prep
NH plumbing apprentice hours · NH electrical apprentice hours · EPA 608

Oil Heat Technician (NORA Bronze)

Granite State Trade School · Raymond, NH
Licensing prep· Seacoast
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
100 hours (13 weekly day classes)
Credential
NORA-certified course at the Bronze level; NORA Silver (with 3 years of field experience) is accepted by NH for licensing.
License prep
NORA Bronze · NORA Silver (oil heat)

Gas Licensing Code Courses

NH School of Mechanical Trades · Manchester, NH
Licensing prep· Merrimack Valley (Concord, Manchester, Nashua)
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
Gas Piping Installer 60 hours; Equipment Installer and Service Technician 5 weeks each
Credential
Meets the NH 60-hour education requirement for the Gas Piping Installer license (with 1,000 field hours); trainee card required.
License prep
NH Gas Piping Installer · NH Gas Equipment Installer · NH Gas Service Technician

Oil Heat Technician (NORA exam)

NH School of Mechanical Trades · Manchester, NH
Licensing prep· Merrimack Valley (Concord, Manchester, Nashua)
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
Day and evening sessions (see website)
Credential
Hands-on oil heat course; NORA exam offered at completion.
License prep
NORA (oil heat)

CETP propane courses and NH gas code classes

Propane Gas Association of New England · Epsom, NH
Licensing prep· Statewide
Free listing
From the program's official website · checked 2026-10-18
Length
Class by class (CETP 1.0 is the prerequisite)
Credential
NPGA CETP modules (basic principles, bobtail and cylinder delivery, vapor systems, appliance service) plus NH gas fitter continuing-education code classes.
License prep
CETP (propane) · NH gas fitter continuing education

Resources for employers & apprentices

  • ApprenticeshipNH Community College System of NH program that connects job seekers and employers with Registered Apprenticeships.
  • NH Job Training Fund (WorkInvestNH) NH Employment Security grants that reimburse eligible NH employers for part of the cost of training their workers.

Program details come from each school's or program provider's official website and were last checked 2026-10-18. Statewide apprenticeships show in every region. Dates, costs and openings change, so confirm with the program before you apply. A listing is not an endorsement. Run a program we're missing? Claim or add your program, free.