FORTIS Programs
FORTIS Skilled Trades Schools
Choose a Career Path in the Skilled Trades.
Train for an Electrical, HVAC or Welding Job at FORTIS.
One of the great aspects of seeking an education in trades is that there are plenty of diverse occupations to choose from! From fields in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, to Electronics and more, FORTIS trade schools will help you get the training you need to create a career path that is as diverse as your own interests.
Many of today’s exciting job opportunities have now shifted into trades - where working with your hands and discovering practical solutions, is far more exciting than sitting behind a desk all day. Learn to make a difference doing something you love to do, through a combination of situational and practical learning experiences in one of the trades.
If you want a career where you can work with your hands and you enjoy discovering practical solutions then consider becoming a Welder or Welding Technician where you can specialize in welding, cutting, soldering or brazing. At FORTIS trade schools, students learn the activities related to the design, production, performance and maintenance of welded products. Get a foundation in industrial welding techniques, craft skills, welding mathematics and career development.
The Electrical Trades program at FORTIS delivers an education to prepare students for an entry-level position as a residential, commercial or industrial electrician. Learn basic wiring, cabling, circuits and grounding. Develop good troubleshooting techniques and the skills to read complex electrical schematic drawings – talents which employers desire in prospective employees.
Career opportunities include fabricated metal product manufacturing, transportation manufacturing and parts for motor vehicles, aerospace and building equipment, electronics markets, scientific research and development, commercial and residential building applications and local governments just to name a few.
Programs
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Electrical and Electronic Systems Technician
Many of today’s exciting job opportunities have now shifted into electrical systems and technologies - where working with your hands and discovering practical solutions, is far more exciting than sitting behind a desk all day. Learn to make a difference doing something you love to do.
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Electrical Trades
Many of today’s exciting job opportunities have now shifted into electrical trades - where working with your hands and discovering practical solutions, is far more exciting than sitting behind a desk all day. Learn to make a difference doing something you love to do.
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Trades
As today’s heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems become more complex, trained HVAC technicians are critical to maintaining healthy, comfortable environments in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
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Welding
Many of today’s exciting job opportunities have now shifted into trades - where working with your hands and discovering practical solutions, is far more exciting than sitting behind a desk all day. Nationally, welding job prospects should be good for welders trained in the latest technologies, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Electrical Systems Technician
Many of today’s exciting job opportunities have now shifted into electrical systems and technologies - where working with your hands and discovering practical solutions, is far more exciting than sitting behind a desk all day. Learn to make a difference doing something you love to do.
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Facilities Maintenance
As a student of the facilities maintenance program you will experience a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on learning experiences that will introduce you to the many facets of working in the facilities maintenance field. This will include topics such as troubleshooting and repair, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration, grounds keeping, carpentry and masonry, electrical, and other day-to-day maintenance and operational tasks typically found in the field.