Arlington's Own Trade School
Train for a high-demand career in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliance repair, or building maintenance — 100% online, built right here in the heart of DFW for people who want to work with their hands.
Based Nearby. Built for Arlington.
ETI is headquartered in Fort Worth — just 20 minutes west. Our programs are built for the DFW market that Arlington sits squarely in the center of. Every curriculum module accounts for the local equipment, codes, climate, and employers.
- 100% online — study from anywhere in Arlington, 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 Arlington Is a Top City for Skilled Trades Careers
Arlington sits at the geographic center of DFW with a $10+ billion entertainment district, a massive UTA campus, and a booming residential market. The city never stops building.
AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, and the surrounding entertainment district represent over $10 billion in total investment — and they require constant HVAC, electrical, and plumbing maintenance. UTA's expanding campus adds institutional demand. And Arlington's residential market, from established neighborhoods in East Arlington to new builds in South Arlington, keeps trades workers fully employed. All of this means one thing: there are more trades jobs than people to fill them.
Trade Programs Built for the Arlington Market
Five programs covering the trades in highest demand across Arlington and central Tarrant County.
HVAC Technician
Arlington summers routinely exceed 100°F. Between AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, hotels, and 400,000+ residents, HVAC technicians are in constant demand year-round.
Electrical Technician
Arlington's entertainment district, UTA campus expansion, and dense commercial corridor along I-20 require qualified electricians at every phase of construction and maintenance.
Plumbing Technician
With steady residential growth and massive commercial facilities, Arlington plumbers stay fully booked. The entertainment district alone generates millions in annual plumbing maintenance.
Appliance Repair
Arlington's established residential neighborhoods — Dalworthington Gardens, Pantego, and central Arlington — have homes with aging appliances needing regular service.
Building & Facilities Maintenance
AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, UTA, Arlington ISD, and Texas Health Resources all need facilities maintenance professionals. Stable, well-paying careers.
Arlington's Trade School — Center of DFW
You don't need to leave Arlington to get a world-class trades education. ETI was built for DFW, for you.
Apply Now — Free to Start →Hands-On Learning, Without the Commute
Our VR training platform lets you practice on virtual equipment that behaves exactly like the real thing. Diagnose a failing compressor. Wire a subpanel. Troubleshoot a clogged drain — all from your home in Arlington.
Arlington has no public transit system, making commuting to a physical campus a real challenge. Our 100% online format means you never sit in I-20 or I-30 traffic to get to class.
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Arlington Skilled Trades Salary Guide
Arlington trades salaries reflect the strong demand from the entertainment district, UTA, and residential growth:
| 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. Self-employed contractors often earn 30–50% more.
Arlington Employers Hiring Trades Workers
From healthcare campuses to industrial corridors, Arlington has a deep bench of employers actively recruiting skilled trades workers:
80,000-seat venue requiring full-time HVAC, electrical, and plumbing maintenance teams.
$1.2B retractable-roof stadium with year-round facility maintenance needs.
60,000+ student campus with continuous construction and facility operations.
Major healthcare system with multiple Arlington-area facilities.
78 campuses and facilities needing full-time trades support.
Full-size SUV assembly plant — one of Arlington's largest employers.
Serving Every Arlington Neighborhood
As an online school serving all of Texas, we help students from every corner of Arlington and surrounding Tarrant County communities:
Entertainment District
AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, and surrounding hotels and restaurants. Massive commercial HVAC and electrical demand.
East Arlington & Handley
Established residential area with aging systems. Steady appliance repair and HVAC replacement work.
South Arlington & Mansfield Border
New residential construction and growing suburban demand for all trades.
Central Arlington & UTA
University-adjacent development with mixed commercial and residential needs.
North Arlington & Pantego
Mature neighborhoods with ongoing renovation and system replacement demand.
West Arlington & Dalworthington Gardens
Affluent residential area with high-value HVAC and electrical upgrade demand.
Frequently Asked Questions — Trade School in Arlington
Arlington Needs More Skilled Workers.
Become One of Them.
Talk to an enrollment advisor today about which program fits your goals, schedule, and budget. There's no cost to apply and 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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