Fort Worth'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 817 for people who want to work with their hands and earn what they're worth.
Built in Fort Worth. Built for You.
ETI isn't a distant corporate school with a Fort Worth landing page. We're headquartered here. Our leadership lives here. We built every program around the specific trades, codes, climate, and employers that define this market.
- 100% online — study from anywhere in Fort Worth, no commute
- VR training modules that simulate real equipment and scenarios
- Approved by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
- Career placement assistance with local FW employers
- WIOA-eligible — financial assistance may be available
- 5 programs covering the trades in highest demand locally
Why Fort Worth Is the Best City in Texas to Start a Trade Career
Fort Worth had its strongest year in economic development in more than a decade in 2025. The construction pipeline is massive — and every project needs skilled trades workers that the city simply doesn't have enough of.
The AllianceTexas development alone represents $18.3 billion in total investment, with four speculative industrial projects adding 3.2 million square feet of new space. Taylor Sheridan's studio complexes have created a film production corridor. The eight-story Van Zandt project at West 7th is transforming Fort Worth's urban core. And healthcare campuses like JPS and Cook Children's continue expanding. All of this means one thing: there are more trades jobs than people to fill them.
Trade Programs Built for the Fort Worth Market
Five programs covering the trades in highest demand across Tarrant County. Our curriculum is built around the equipment, codes, and climate conditions specific to this market.
HVAC Technician
Fort Worth summers routinely exceed 100°F, making HVAC the single most in-demand trade in Tarrant County. The combination of extreme heat, expanding commercial space at AllianceTexas, and aging residential systems creates year-round demand.
Electrical Technician
Fort Worth's industrial boom — data centers, film studios, 3.2 million SF of new industrial space — requires qualified electricians at every phase. From rough-in wiring to panel installation, opportunity is everywhere.
Plumbing Technician
The $1.7B Westside Village alone will require years of plumbing work across residential, commercial, and hospitality phases. Plumbers in Fort Worth average $60K–$80K with experienced masters earning significantly more.
Appliance Repair
Fort Worth's established neighborhoods — Ridglea, Arlington Heights, Southside — have homes with major appliances needing regular service. The growing rental market adds steady revenue for appliance repair technicians.
Building & Facilities Maintenance
JPS Health Network, Cook Children's, Fort Worth ISD, and major mixed-use developments all need facilities maintenance professionals. One of the most stable career paths available — buildings always need maintenance.
Fort Worth's Trade School — Right Here in the 817
You don't need to leave Fort Worth to get a world-class trades education. ETI was built here, 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 Fort Worth.
Fort Worth is a big city. Driving from Walsh Ranch to a campus on the south side can eat two hours of your day. Our 100% online format gives you that time back while still preparing you for day-one readiness on a real job site.
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Fort Worth Skilled Trades Salary Guide
Fort Worth trades salaries reflect the strong demand created by the city's construction boom. Here's what skilled trades workers earn in the Fort Worth metro:
| 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. Union wages in Tarrant County run $5–$12/hr above non-union positions.
Fort Worth Employers Hiring Trades Workers
From healthcare campuses to industrial corridors, Fort Worth has a deep bench of employers actively recruiting skilled trades workers:
Air Force Plant 4 — Fort Worth's largest private employer. Industrial electricians and facility techs.
Helicopter manufacturer HQ'd in Fort Worth with extensive manufacturing and R&D facilities.
Multibillion-dollar campus expansion across Fort Worth. Full trades support at every phase.
Expanding pediatric network. New facilities need ongoing trades support across all disciplines.
$18.3B total investment. Continuous construction and maintenance demand for years to come.
140+ campuses needing full-time maintenance, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing support.
Serving Every Fort Worth Neighborhood
As a Fort Worth-based school, we serve students from every corner of the city and surrounding Tarrant County communities:
West Fort Worth & Ridglea
Established homes with aging systems. Westside Village development adds enormous demand along University Drive.
Near Southside & Magnolia
Adaptive reuse projects and new mixed-use construction. Demand for electricians and plumbers on historic and modern buildings.
North Fort Worth & Alliance
Epicenter of the industrial boom. AllianceTexas and surrounding developments create steady commercial demand.
East Fort Worth & Handley
Growing residential area with new construction. Close proximity to Arlington creates a two-city service market.
Walsh Ranch & Harvest
Fort Worth's fastest-growing residential frontier. Thousands of new homes, each needing complete MEP installation.
Stockyards & Downtown
Historic district revitalization combined with modern mixed-use. Unique opportunities in both restoration and new construction.
Frequently Asked Questions — Trade School in Fort Worth
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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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