Your future is hands-on at Fortis
If you’re ready to turn your problem-solving mindset and hands-on talent into a rewarding career, Fortis can help you get there. Our Skilled Trades programs in Biomedical Equipment Technology, HVAC-R, Welding, Electrical Trades, and Electrical Systems Technology are designed to provide practical training that prepares you to work with confidence in essential, in-demand industries. With guidance from experienced instructors and real-world lab experience, you can gain the technical skills to build, repair, and power the systems that keep our world running. At Fortis, you’ll learn to shape your future—one skill at a time.
Why choose a career in skilled trades?
Skilled trades professionals make up the foundation of our society—building, maintaining, and powering the systems we depend on every day. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for electricians is projected to grow 9% from 2024 to 2034, HVAC technicians by 8%, and welders by 2%, all as fast or faster than the average for all occupations.
Skilled trades offer reliable, hands-on careers with steady demand, competitive earning potential, and opportunities across construction, manufacturing, and maintenance industries. Choosing a skilled trade means building a future where your skills create real, lasting impact—and Fortis can help build your confidence and provide career-ready training to make it happen.
Why Fortis?
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Less time to earn a degree or diploma and start employment
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Career-focused classes
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Hands-on training
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Flexible class schedules
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Accredited programs
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Financial aid for those who qualify
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Career services
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Connections to local employers