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Best Trade Schools in St. Louis

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Our goal is to connect people with the best local professionals. We scored St. Louis Trade Schools on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

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14858 Manchester Rd., Ballwin, MO 63011
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Why choose this provider?

Crave Beauty Academy has been offering cosmetology education to residents in St. Louis for over 25 years. Its cosmetology program allows students to learn hair design, American Crew men's haircutting system, business and marketing, skincare, makeup, and nail technology. The academy partners with Pivot Point, which gives access to a special lab for online study throughout the degree. Its director, Jessy Orth, also works as a makeup artist and stylist, concentrating on beauty, special effects, editorial, and bridal. Crave Beauty Academy is an ITEC-approved school.

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License: 02603100

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We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.
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Facebook
4.1 / 5 (183)
Google
4.2 / 5 (138)
Yelp
3.5 / 5 (26)

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Website
909 South Taylor Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110

Why choose this provider?

St. Louis College of Health Careers has been providing technical-vocational programs to St. Louis since 1981. It offers programs that prepare students for a career in the health care industry, transferable associate degrees, and individual training courses. It provides programs that equip students with the skills and knowledge to be medical assistants, patient care technicians, and pharmacy technicians. It also offers diploma and associate programs in practical nursing, medical office administration, and professional medical billing. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

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5.0 / 5 (1)

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5600 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

Why choose this provider?

St. Louis Community College Forest Park offers several programs under health sciences, such as surgical technology, diagnostic medical sonography, clinical laboratory technology, funeral directing, and paramedic technology. Students can also learn about dental assisting, emergency medical technology, respiratory care, and occupational therapy assistantship. The campus also provides education in culinary arts and basketball. St. Louis Community College campuses can be found in Florissant Valley, South County, Meramec, Wildwood, and the William J. Harrison Education Center.

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Google
4.1 / 5 (157)
Facebook
3.6 / 5 (107)
Yelp
2.0 / 5 (12)

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59 Grasso Plaza, St Louis, MO 63123

Why choose this provider?

St. Louis Med Tech is a nonprofit educational institution that accommodates students in the area. The post-secondary technical school offers licensing and certification program training for students who want to succeed in the field of therapeutic massage. The courses available are designed to expand the students' expertise and knowledge about biofield theory, vagus nerve healing, sound healing level, transformational breathwork, and movement improvisation. Other classes include sound bath therapy and wellness coaching. This school is nationally accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation.

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5.0
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (1)

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4356 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108

Why choose this provider?

Claim Academy provides training programs for individuals in and around the St. Louis area. It offers courses for students preparing to become software engineers and cyber security professionals. The school also provides 12-week programs on Javascript full stack software development. In addition, it accommodates military veterans. Claim Academy's graduates have been employed in various companies such as FedEx, IBM, Mastercard, and Wells Fargo. The company is certified by the Missouri Department of Higher Education to operate.

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Google
4.3 / 5 (124)
Facebook
4.6 / 5 (63)
Yelp
4.0 / 5 (18)

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