Kickstart Your Career in the Trades!
Two Training Paths. One Goal: Career Success.
- THE BLUE COLLAR VIRTUAL TRADE SCHOOL (Available Worldwide) Train from anywhere with flexible, self-paced online programs built for affordability, speed, and real-world relevance. Ideal for students who want to get certified quickly- without relocating, quitting their job, or putting life on hold. Learn on your schedule while preparing for in-demand skilled trade careers.
- THE BLUE COLLAR TRADES ACADEMY (In-Person | Florida & Indiana) For hands-on learners, our Treasure Coast, FL and Indianapolis, IN campuses offer live instruction, real equipment, and immersive lab environments. Train in a true shop setting designed to replicate the jobsite—so you graduate confident, capable, and job-ready faster.
More Than Training. A Career Path.
At The Blue Collar Virtual Trade School and Trades Academy's, we don’t just teach skills- we help launch careers. From certification through job placement support, our programs are built to help you enter the trades with confidence, advance faster, and build a future you can rely on.
Take Control of your own destiny
Advance Your Education, Enhance Your Skills!
Stay ahead in the fast-evolving world of skilled trades with our Video & 3D Simulation enabled courses, designed to keep you proficient in the latest tools and techniques. Our expert instructors bring hands-on experience to help you elevate your skill set.
8 Job-Ready Certification Options
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Appliance Repair
- Facility Maintenance
- Multi-Family Maintenance
- Construction
- OSHA, EPA and NATE Certification & Prep
All Programs include 12-Month Access:
- Each trade certification and full year of course access for ONLY $1995.
Here's What The Blue Collar Trade Schools offers You
- In-Demand Trade Training
Career-focused programs in HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Appliance Repair, Facility & Multi-Family Maintenance, and Solar, and more. - Industry-Led Learning
Train with experienced professionals using advanced Video and 3D Simulations built around real-world job scenarios. - Certification Prep
Prepare for EPA, OSHA, and NATE certifications employers look for. - Career Support
Get help with resumes, interviews, career guidance, and technical support from day one through graduation. - Live Weekly Mentoring
Stay on track with live, interactive mentoring sessions. - Flexible & Fast
Self-paced learning with the ability to graduate in as little as 3 months. - Job Placement Support
Receive job placement assistance in your local area after graduation.
The Blue Collar Virtual Trade School mission
I founded The Blue Collar Virtual Trade School to solve a problem I lived every day as a service business owner—there simply aren’t enough qualified trades professionals to meet demand.
Since 2020, we’ve helped thousands of students launch and advance careers in the skilled trades through industry-aligned training that leads to real jobs, not student debt. Our virtual programs allow students to train from anywhere, while our Blue Collar Trades Academy campuses in Florida and Indiana provide hands-on instruction, real equipment, and immersive shop training for those who learn best by doing.
We believe the trades are one of the smartest paths to long-term success- and our mission is to make career-ready training accessible, practical, and aligned with what employers actually need.
Troy Latuff
Founder and President
The Blue Collar Virtual Trade School