If you live in the Badger State, and are interested in starting a new profession, trade schools in Wisconsin are currently accepting students into programs that cover every field from healthcare to finance. Most high school graduates are eligible for admission, and many courses can be completed in two years or less. Many programs are even offered online to accommodate students who work or have other commitments!
On this resource page, you’ll find information about the state’s changing labor needs, and learn how vocational schools in Wisconsin can help you become qualified for entry-level positions with many of the region’s top employers.
Directory of Trade Schools in WI
The National Center for Education Statistics’ recognized 61 accredited trade schools in Wisconsin at the start of 2014. In the table below, you’ll find a link to each school’s website and general program information for each institution.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Academy of Cosmetology | 2310 W Court St, Janesville, Wisconsin 53548-3307 |
| Advanced College of Cosmetology | 25 West Main Street, Waupun, Wisconsin 53963-0000 |
| Advanced Institute of Hair Design | 5780 N. Port Washington Rd., Glendale, Wisconsin 53217 |
| Advanced Institute of Hair Design | 353 E. Campus Mall, Madison, Wisconsin 53715-1030 |
| Anthem College-Brookfield | 440 South Executive Dr-Ste 230, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005 |
| Brensten Education | 20633 Watertown Road, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186-0000 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Bayshore | 500 Silverspring Rd Ste K340, Glendale, Wisconsin 53217 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Milwaukee | 310 W. Wisconsin Avenue Suite 500, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203-2608 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa | 10950 W Potter Road, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226 |
| DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management-Wisconsin | 411 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 300, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202-4400 |
| DeVry University-Wisconsin | 411 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 300, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202-4400 |
| Empire Beauty School-Appleton | 525 Westhill Blvd, Appleton, Wisconsin 54914-4644 |
| Empire Beauty School-Green Bay | 2575 W Mason St, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54304-4838 |
| Empire Beauty School-Madison | 6414 Odana Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53717-1111 |
| Empire Beauty School-Manitowoc | 1034 S 18th St, Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220-5040 |
| Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee | 5655 South 27th St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53221 |
| Everest College-Milwaukee | 1311 North 6th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212-4006 |
| First Class Cosmetology School | 306 State Street, Beloit, Wisconsin 53511-0000 |
| Gill-Tech Academy of Hair Design | 230 S. McCarthy Rd, Appleton, Wisconsin 54914-8613 |
| Globe University-Appleton | 5045 W. Grande Market Drive, Grand Chute, Wisconsin 54914-0000 |
| Globe University-Eau Claire | 4955 Bullis Farm Rd, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701-5168 |
| Globe University-Green Bay | 2620 Development Drive, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54311 |
| Globe University-La Crosse | 2651 Midwest Dr, Onalaska, Wisconsin 54650 |
| Globe University-Madison East | 4901 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, Wisconsin 53718 |
| Globe University-Madison West | 1345 Deming Way, Middleton, Wisconsin 53562 |
| Globe University-Wausau | 1480 Country Road XX, Rothschild, Wisconsin 54474 |
| ITT Technical Institute-Germantown | 6300 W. Layton, Suite 100, Greenfield, Wisconsin 53220 |
| ITT Technical Institute-Green Bay | 470 Security Blvd, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54313 |
| ITT Technical Institute-Greenfield | 6300 W Layton Ave, Greenfield, Wisconsin 53220-4612 |
| ITT Technical Institute-Madison | 2450 Rimrock Road, Ste 100, Madison, Wisconsin 53713 |
| Kaplan College-Milwaukee | 111 W. Pleasant St-Ste 101, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212 |
| Madison Media Institute | 2702 Agriculture Drive, Madison, Wisconsin 53718 |
| Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Racine | 6232 Bankers Road, Racine, Wisconsin 53403-9747 |
| Milwaukee Career College | 3077 N Mayfair Rd Ste 300, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53222 |
| Panache Academy of Beauty | 1120 Zap Drive, Baraboo, Wisconsin 53913-2596 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Green Bay | 3450 S. Packerland Dr., De Pere, Wisconsin 54115 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Monroe | 1015 18th Ave, Suite 212, Monroe, Wisconsin 53566 |
| Rasmussen College-Appleton | 3500 East Destination Drive, Suite 100, Appleton, Wisconsin 54915-7305 |
| Rasmussen College-Wausau | 1101 Westwood Drive, Wausau, Wisconsin 54401-7804 |
| Rasmussen College-Wisconsin | 904 South Taylor Street, Suite 100, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54303-2349 |
| Regency Beauty Institute-Greenfield | 7995 West Layton Avenue, Greenfield, Wisconsin 53220 |
| Regency Beauty Institute-Madison | 2358 East Springs Drive, Suite 300, Madison, Wisconsin 53704 |
| Sanford-Brown College-West Allis | 6737 W Washington St., Ste 2355, West Allis, Wisconsin 53214 |
| State College of Beauty Culture inc | 1930 Grand Avenue, Wausau, Wisconsin 54403 |
| Strayer University-Wisconsin | 9000 West Chester Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53214-1373 |
| The Academy Waukesha | 2000 Silvernail Rd, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53072 |
| The Institute of Beauty and Wellness | 327 East Saint Paul Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 |
| The Salon Professional Academy of Kenosha | 3701 80th Street, Suite B, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53142-4950 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton | 3355 W College Ave, Appleton, Wisconsin 54915 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Eau Claire | 3408 Mall Drive, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701-7633 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Onalaska | 566 Theater Rd, Onalaska, Wisconsin 54650 |
| Ther Art Institute of Wisconsin | 320 East Buffalo Street, Suite 100, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202-5837 |
| University of Phoenix-Madison Campus | 2310 Crossroads Dr, Madison, Wisconsin 53718-2416 |
| University of Phoenix-Milwaukee Campus | 10850 W Park Pl, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53224-3606 |
| VICI Aveda Institute | 4111 S. 108th Street, Greenfield, Wisconsin 53228 |
| Visions in Hair Design Institute of Cosmetology | 7213 W Burleigh St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53210 |
| Wisconsin Academy | 880 Frontage Rd Ste I, Peshtigo, Wisconsin 54157 |
Employment & Salary Outlook
Wisconsin 2020 – A Look to the Future
Wisconsin’s labor market continues to be heavily reliant upon manufacturing and agriculture, but Wisconsin Worknet projects solid growth across multiple industries through 2020. Healthcare is expected to be particularly strong (see the list below), but finance and many traditional skilled trades should also generate good opportunities for qualified job seekers as well.
Wisconsin’s 10 Fastest Growing Occupations
The 10 positions highlighted below are the fastest-growing in Wisconsin through 2020 according to official government projections. To learn more about any of the featured jobs, simply click on the name and you’ll be able to see employment data and a brief video.
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Median Salary in WI (2012): $40,400
2010 Employment: 1,510
2020 Employment: 2,120
Pct Change: 40%
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Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
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Interpreters and Translators
Median Salary in WI (2012): $47,200
2010 Employment: 1,540
2020 Employment: 2,150
Pct Change: 39%
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Market Research Analysts and Specialists
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Personal Care Aides
Median Salary in WI (2012): $21,100
2010 Employment: 31,130
2020 Employment: 42,600
Pct Change: 37%
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HVAC Technicians and Installers
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Personal Financial Advisors
Median Salary in WI (2012): $47,400
2010 Employment: 3,490
2020 Employment: 4,640
Pct Change: 33%
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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
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Insurance Sales Agents
Median Salary in WI (2012): $46,800
2010 Employment: 7,490
2020 Employment: 9,830
Pct Change: 31%
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
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Source: Wisconsin Workforce Information, Bureau of Labor Statistics Programs