New Hands-on Programs at Three Convenient Locations Across Pennsylvania
Start Your Trade Career at Lackawanna College
Our hands-on trade programs provide you the practical skills and industry knowledge you need for a high-demand career in Pennsylvania’s construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, energy sectors, and beyond.
What Makes Our Programs Effective:
- Learn from working professionals – our instructors bring real-world experience from successful careers in their fields.
- Train on professional equipment - hands-on practice using the tools and technology used in the industry.
- Get personal attention - small class sizes with a 19:1 student-to-faculty ratio that ensures you receive the support you need.
- Industry partnerships - direct connections with local employers who actively recruit our graduates.
- Flexible scheduling - evening and weekend options available for working adults.
- Financial aid available - multiple options designed to help make your education affordable.
Ready to Start? Classes Begin Soon! Don’t wait and secure your spot in one of our in-demand trade programs and take the first step toward a rewarding career.
Three High-Demand Trade Programs
Develop essential carpentry and construction skills through hands-on training with professional tools, various building materials, and comprehensive instruction in building codes and safety regulations that employers require.
Career Opportunities:
- Carpenter
- Roofer
- Drywall & Ceiling Tile Installer
- Building Inspector
Master the critical electrical skills that power everything from homes to factories. You’ll learn the skills that prepare you for high-demand opportunities across residential, commercial, and industrial job markets.
Career Opportunities:
- Electrician
- Electrical Installers/Repairers
- Electrical & Electronics Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- Electrical, Electronics, and Electromechanical Assemblers
Learn versatile welding techniques that create everything from buildings to precision machinery. You’ll develop expertise in MIG, TIG, and stick welding alongside metal fabrication, blueprint reading, and quality inspection skills that make you valuable in any manufacturing environment.
Career Opportunities:
- Welder
- Welder/Fabricator
- Pipefitter
- Pipeline Welder
Three Convenient Locations
Serving the Lehigh Valley, our Bethlehem facility features dedicated welding booths, electrical training labs, and a carpentry lab along with a fully equipped cabinet shop. Strong partnerships with local contractors mean job opportunities right in your backyard.
Located in South-Central Pennsylvania, Franklin County’s growing industrial corridor, this center offers specialized training for our Welding and Fabrication Technology program. We offer classrooms, labs, and a weld shop to ensure you have the training you need to become a successful welder.
Strategically located in Western Pennsylvania, our Greensburg Center features state-of-the-art welding labs and classroom space. You’ll learn the in-demand welding skills to secure a career as a welder near Pittsburgh’s expanding construction market.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Contact our Admissions department to learn how you can get involved in these exciting opportunities and find a career in a high-demand field.
Contact Information:
Call Us (570) 961-7810
Email admissions@lackawanna.edu