HVAC & sheet metal: schools & apprenticeships
- Page updated October 25, 2026
- Not a ranking
Explore hvac & sheet metal training paths: registered apprenticeship sponsors from DOL public data, and civilian certificate/associate programs from College Scorecard. Confirm everything with the program before you apply.
Registered apprenticeships by state
- New Jersey (363)
- Connecticut (275)
- Iowa (213)
- New Hampshire (190)
- Rhode Island (123)
- Montana (113)
- Pennsylvania (96)
- Vermont (88)
- Virginia (80)
- Florida (78)
- Indiana (71)
- Massachusetts (51)
- Delaware (50)
- Alaska (45)
- Missouri (36)
- New York (28)
- Michigan (27)
- California (23)
- Texas (22)
- Idaho (21)
- Maryland (21)
- Ohio (20)
- Colorado (17)
- South Carolina (17)
- Illinois (16)
- Alabama (13)
- Arizona (12)
- North Carolina (12)
- Utah (12)
- Oklahoma (11)
- Oregon (11)
- Wyoming (9)
Trade schools
937 currently operating institutions report related undergraduate certificate or associate programs in College Scorecard.
- California (106)
- Florida (69)
- Texas (63)
- Ohio (54)
- North Carolina (43)
- Pennsylvania (38)
- Illinois (34)
- Georgia (31)
- Tennessee (29)
- Virginia (27)
- Michigan (26)
- Oklahoma (25)
- New York (22)
- Puerto Rico (21)
- Arizona (20)
- Alabama (19)
- Kentucky (19)
- Arkansas (18)
- Kansas (18)
- Louisiana (18)
Compare paths
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- How to find a registered apprenticeship
- Parent guide: helping your kid choose a trade
Common questions
How do I find a hvac & sheet metal apprenticeship near me?
Pick your state below for DOL-listed sponsors tagged for hvac & sheet metal, then confirm the occupation and openings on apprenticeship.gov or with the sponsor.
Are these official hvac & sheet metal rankings?
No. This is a directory from public data, not a best-of list. We do not invent ratings.
What do the trade tags mean?
Apprenticeship tags come from keywords in organization names (the DOL file has no occupation field). School tags use College Scorecard CIP codes. Always verify with the program.
Apprenticeship tags = keyword match on DOL org names. School tags = Scorecard CIP mapping. See methodology.