The School of Technologies and Trades is a dynamic school with an array of programming in advanced manufacturing, apprenticeships, biotechnology, construction, information technology, and transportation.
We bring real-world, technical experiences into the classroom every day with our state-of-the-art facilities.
Our faculty are award-winning individuals with a wealth of relevant experience in their industry and are eager to share their knowledge beyond a textbook.
The School of Technologies and Trades offers programming at the Truax and Commercial Avenue location in Madison, WI, while also providing manufacturing training at the Portage Enterprise Center and Fort Atkinson campus.

School of Technologies and Trades Programs
- Agricultural Equipment Technology
- Agriculture Equipment Service Technician
- Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing Technician
- Auto Collision Repair and Refinish Technician
- Automotive Technician
- Automotive Technology-Comprehensive
- Basic Machining
- Biotechnology Intensive Post-Baccalaureate
- Biotechnology Lab Support Assistant Apprentice
- Biotechnology Laboratory Support Assistant
- Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
- Biotechnology Post-Baccalaureate
- Bricklaying/Masonry Apprentice
- Cabinetmaking and Millwork
- Carpentry Techniques
- CNC Setup Technician
- Construction and Remodeling
- Construction Essentials
- Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician
- Diesel Equipment Technology
- Electrical Construction Apprentice
- Electrician Apprentice (ABC)
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
- Injection Mold Set-Up (Plastic) Apprentice
- IT-Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
- IT-Cloud DevOps Specialist
- IT-Cybersecurity Analyst Apprenticeship
- IT-Cybersecurity Specialist
- IT-Data Analyst Apprenticeship
- IT-Data and Analytics Specialist
- IT-Desktop Support Technician
- IT-Front End Developer
- IT-Introduction to Software Development
- IT-Java Professional Developer
- IT-Network Specialist
- IT-PHP Professional Web Developer
- IT-Service Center Technician
- IT-Service Desk Technician Apprenticeship
- IT-Software Developer Apprenticeship
- IT-Software Quality Automation
- IT-Software Quality Fundamentals
- IT-Systems Administration Specialist
- IT-VMware Certified Professional
- IT-Web Software Developer
- Machine Tool Operation
- Machine Tooling Technics
- Machinist Apprenticeship
- Metal Fabrication
- Molecular Biology Fundamentals
- Plumbing Apprentice (ABC)
- Plumbing Apprentice (JAC)
- Stem Cell Technologies
- Technical Studies Journey Worker
- Telecommunications Voice Data Video Installer Technician
- Tool & Die Apprentice
- Welding
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School of Technologies and Trades Leadership
Bryan Woodhouse
Vice President and acting Dean
Ron Olson
Associate Dean - Truax Campus
Lucas White
Associate Dean - Commercial Avenue Campus