Irving's Own Trade School
Train for a high-demand career in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliance repair, or building maintenance — 100% online, built for the DFW metroplex.
Based in Fort Worth. Built for DFW.
ETI is headquartered in Fort Worth, serving the entire DFW metroplex. Irving's corporate corridor at Las Colinas, DFW Airport's massive footprint, and established residential neighborhoods all need skilled trades workers — and our programs are built for this exact market.
- 100% online — study from anywhere in Irving, no commute
- VR training modules that simulate real equipment and scenarios
- Approved by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
- Career placement assistance with DFW employers
- WIOA-eligible — financial assistance may be available
- 5 programs covering the trades in highest demand locally
Why Irving Is a Prime City for Skilled Trades Careers
Irving is home to Las Colinas — one of the largest master-planned urban developments in the country — plus DFW Airport and the corporate headquarters of ExxonMobil, Kimberly-Clark, and more.
Las Colinas is one of the largest urban commercial developments in the U.S., with over 8,000 companies requiring constant HVAC, electrical, and plumbing support. DFW Airport's 18,000-acre footprint creates enormous institutional demand. And Irving's established residential areas — Valley Ranch, MacArthur Park, and South Irving — have homes needing ongoing trades service. All of this means one thing: there are more trades jobs than people to fill them.
Trade Programs Built for the Irving Market
Five programs covering the trades in highest demand across Irving and Dallas County.
HVAC Technician
Irving's massive corporate office buildings at Las Colinas run commercial HVAC systems year-round. Add 240,000+ residents and Texas heat, and HVAC technicians never run out of work.
Electrical Technician
Las Colinas corporate towers, DFW Airport expansion, and data center growth along the SH-114 corridor require qualified electricians at unprecedented levels.
Plumbing Technician
Irving's mix of high-rise commercial, residential neighborhoods, and institutional facilities creates steady plumbing demand across every specialty.
Appliance Repair
Irving's established neighborhoods — Valley Ranch, Las Colinas residential, MacArthur Park — have homes with major appliances needing regular service.
Building & Facilities Maintenance
ExxonMobil, Kimberly-Clark, DFW Airport, Irving ISD, and Las Colinas commercial properties all need facilities maintenance professionals.
Irving's Trade School — Serving the Corporate Corridor
You don't need to leave Irving to get a world-class trades education. ETI was built for DFW, for you.
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Our VR training platform lets you practice on virtual equipment that behaves exactly like the real thing — all from your home in Irving.
Irving sits at the intersection of DFW's busiest corridors. Our 100% online format means you never fight SH-114 or SH-183 traffic to get to class.
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Irving Skilled Trades Salary Guide
Irving trades salaries reflect strong corporate and commercial demand:
| Trade | Entry-Level (0–2 yrs) | Mid-Career (3–5 yrs) | Experienced (5+ yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC Technician | $40,000 – $48,000 | $52,000 – $66,000 | $70,000 – $88,000+ |
| Electrician | $38,000 – $47,000 | $53,000 – $66,000 | $72,000 – $92,000+ |
| Plumber | $39,000 – $49,000 | $54,000 – $68,000 | $72,000 – $95,000+ |
| Appliance Repair | $34,000 – $42,000 | $44,000 – $55,000 | $58,000 – $72,000+ |
| Facilities Maintenance | $36,000 – $44,000 | $46,000 – $58,000 | $60,000 – $76,000+ |
Based on BLS data for the DFW MSA. Corporate facility positions in Las Colinas often pay premium rates.
Irving Employers Hiring Trades Workers
From healthcare campuses to industrial corridors, Irving has a deep bench of employers actively recruiting skilled trades workers:
Energy giant with Irving campus requiring full facility maintenance teams.
18,000-acre facility — one of the world's busiest airports with massive infrastructure.
Global consumer products HQ in Irving with extensive facility operations.
8,000+ companies across the master-planned development needing ongoing trades support.
36 campuses and facilities needing full-time trades support.
Healthcare performance improvement company HQ'd in Irving. Modern campus facilities.
Serving Every Irving Neighborhood
As an online school serving all of Texas, we help students from every corner of Irving and surrounding Dallas County communities:
Las Colinas
One of the largest urban commercial developments in the U.S. Massive HVAC, electrical, and plumbing demand from 8,000+ businesses.
Valley Ranch
Master-planned residential community with established homes needing ongoing trades service and system upgrades.
South Irving & Bear Creek
Growing mixed-use area with new construction and affordable housing development.
MacArthur Park & North Irving
Established residential neighborhoods with aging systems creating steady replacement demand.
DFW Airport Area
Massive institutional infrastructure requiring specialized trades support across all disciplines.
Irving Arts District
Cultural corridor with historic buildings and new development creating diverse trades opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions — Trade School in Irving
Irving Needs More Skilled Workers.
Become One of Them.
Talk to an enrollment advisor today. No cost to apply, no obligation.
- Free to apply — no enrollment fee
- WIOA-eligible — financial assistance may be available
- 100% online — start from anywhere in Fort Worth
- Advisor responds within 1 business day
- Career placement assistance included
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