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Trades Schools- EBR area
Posted on 10/23/26 at 7:54 pm
Posted on 10/23/26 at 7:54 pm
20 year old son has expressed an interest in the Trades world. Enjoys seeing the results of his work. Doesn't show any interest in the University route and we aren't interested in student loans. Hasn't narrowed to a specific focus but has expressed interest in HVAC, electrical.
Any recs from fellow OT Dads?
Any recs from fellow OT Dads?
Posted on 10/23/26 at 8:01 pm to Patfic15
Always in need of an electrician or plumber
Posted on 10/23/26 at 8:02 pm to Patfic15
ITI has both HVAC and electrical courses.
BRCC one of those for sure, just don’t remember which one exactly.
BRCC one of those for sure, just don’t remember which one exactly.
Posted on 10/23/26 at 8:02 pm to Patfic15
HVAC repair too
Posted on 10/23/26 at 8:02 pm to Patfic15
I think Associated builders and contractors on highland has many different trade type classes
Posted on 10/23/26 at 8:03 pm to Patfic15
No idea where I would have heard this, but I feel like I’ve heard River Parishes Community College is a solid place. Could be 100% wrong. Sorry- probably not helpful.
Posted on 10/23/26 at 8:07 pm to Patfic15
Episcopal is where a lot of my blue collar friends send their kids.
Posted on 10/23/26 at 8:07 pm to Patfic15
ABC school
Encourage him to become a welder
Encourage him to become a welder
Posted on 10/23/26 at 8:10 pm to Patfic15
I contribute to a scholarship at ITI for students doing well in pursuit of being an electrician. If he goes that route, hopefully we cross paths one day.
This post was edited on 10/23/26 at 8:12 pm
Posted on 10/23/26 at 8:29 pm to Patfic15
BRCC or RPCC. ABC is also solid.ITI is good but it's more expensive.
This post was edited on 10/23/26 at 8:34 pm
Posted on 10/23/26 at 8:31 pm to Fat and Happy
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BRCC one of those for sure, just don’t remember which one exactly.
HVAC but there is a waitlist and they start in August semester. My 19 yr old is on waitlist for next August.
Posted on 10/23/26 at 8:33 pm to Patfic15
I’d also recommend him getting on with Turner or Cajun and being a helper. Those companies will pay for his trade school if he’s committed
Posted on 10/23/26 at 9:00 pm to Walt OReilly
I would be shocked if he couldn’t find a job with both if he looked the part and was motivated. I’d think it would make a lot of sense to spend a couple months as an apprentice/ laborer role if he is unsure.
Posted on 10/23/26 at 9:07 pm to Patfic15
HVAC Electric and plumbing are all good choices.
Definitely do not recommend trade school. It's a complete waste of time and money. Tell him to find a big new construction company in which ever field he chooses. They sometimes hire green hands and you learn on the job.
Definitely do not recommend trade school. It's a complete waste of time and money. Tell him to find a big new construction company in which ever field he chooses. They sometimes hire green hands and you learn on the job.
Posted on 10/23/26 at 9:10 pm to CartmansMom
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Definitely do not recommend trade school. It's a complete waste of time and money.
Don’t listen to this poster.
Posted on 10/23/26 at 9:12 pm to notiger1997
I'm probably the only one that responded that's actually a tradesman, but don't listen to me. Bunch of office workers trying to give you advice.
Posted on 10/23/26 at 9:14 pm to CartmansMom
You learn and get your hours on the job, not in a fricking classroom. Go sit at in class for two years then you still have to work 8000 hours to sit for your journeyman plumbing license.
Posted on 10/23/26 at 10:23 pm to Walt OReilly
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Those companies will pay for his trade school if he’s committed
This is the way. My son started as a helper with plumbing outfit right out of high school. Owner liked his work ethic and offered to cover all the fees involved in getting his journey man’s. By 22 he had his license. He is 26 now and making about $85 a year and no student loans to pay back.
Posted on 10/24/26 at 6:28 am to Patfic15
Northshore Technical Community College has a lineman’s program my son attended.
Posted on 10/24/26 at 6:33 am to Patfic15
I went plumber/pipefitter apprenticeship while I was in college.
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