Austin's Online Trade School
Train for a high-demand career in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliance repair, or building maintenance — 100% online, built by Texans who understand this market.
Headquartered in Fort Worth. Serving All of Texas.
ETI is a Texas-based school approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. While we're headquartered in Fort Worth, our 100% online programs serve students across the state — including Austin, where the skilled trades shortage is as severe as anywhere in the country.
- 100% online — study from anywhere in Austin, no commute
- VR training modules that simulate real equipment and scenarios
- Approved by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
- Career placement assistance with Texas employers
- WIOA-eligible — financial assistance may be available
- 5 programs covering the trades in highest demand statewide
Why Austin Is One of the Best Cities in America for Trades Careers
Austin has been the fastest-growing major city in America for years. Tesla, Samsung, Apple, and Oracle all moved operations here — and every one of those facilities needs skilled trades workers.
Tesla's Gigafactory alone represents a $17+ billion investment requiring thousands of industrial electricians, HVAC techs, and maintenance professionals. Samsung's $17B chip fab in nearby Taylor is pulling trades talent from across central Texas. Apple's $1B campus in North Austin, Oracle's waterfront headquarters, and the general population explosion have created a trades worker shortage that shows no signs of easing. Austin has more trades jobs than people to fill them — by a wide margin.
Trade Programs Built for the Austin Market
Five programs covering the trades in highest demand across Austin and Travis County.
HVAC Technician
Austin summers exceed 100°F for weeks on end. Between tech campuses, explosive residential growth, and aging systems in established neighborhoods, HVAC is the highest-demand trade in central Texas.
Electrical Technician
Tesla, Samsung, Apple, and the data center boom have created unprecedented demand for electricians in Austin. From industrial wiring to residential smart home installation, the opportunities are massive.
Plumbing Technician
Austin adds roughly 150 people per day. Every new home, apartment, and commercial building needs plumbing. Plumbers in Austin are among the highest-paid trades workers in the state.
Appliance Repair
Austin's established neighborhoods — Hyde Park, Travis Heights, Mueller — have homes with aging appliances. The booming rental market adds steady demand.
Building & Facilities Maintenance
UT Austin, Dell, Apple, Austin ISD, and major commercial properties all need facilities maintenance professionals. Austin's institutional base is enormous.
Austin's Online Trade School — Train from Anywhere
You don't need to commute across Austin's notorious traffic to get a world-class trades education. ETI was built for Texans, by Texans.
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 — all from your home in Austin.
Austin's traffic is some of the worst in Texas. I-35 construction alone can eat an hour of your day. Our 100% online format gives you that time back while still preparing you for day-one readiness.
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Austin Skilled Trades Salary Guide
Austin trades salaries reflect the intense demand from the tech boom and population 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 Austin-Round Rock MSA. Tech campus facility positions often pay premium rates. Austin's cost of living is higher than DFW.
Austin Employers Hiring Trades Workers
From healthcare campuses to industrial corridors, Austin has a deep bench of employers actively recruiting skilled trades workers:
Gigafactory Texas — $17B+ investment requiring thousands of industrial trades workers.
$17B chip fabrication plant in Taylor, TX — massive industrial trades demand.
$1B North Austin campus with extensive facility operations.
50,000+ student campus with over 150 buildings requiring full-time trades support.
125+ campuses needing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and maintenance support.
Round Rock HQ and Austin offices with extensive campus facility needs.
Serving Every Austin Neighborhood
As an online school serving all of Texas, we help students from every corner of Austin and surrounding Travis County communities:
East Austin & Mueller
Rapid development and gentrification creating massive demand for all trades on both new builds and renovations.
South Austin & Slaughter Lane
Explosive residential growth with new neighborhoods expanding southward every year.
North Austin & Domain
Tech campus corridor including Apple and major commercial development. High-demand HVAC and electrical market.
Downtown & Rainey Street
High-rise construction boom. Electricians and plumbers needed for dense urban projects.
Cedar Park & Leander
Austin's fastest-growing suburbs. New residential construction creates entry-level and experienced trades jobs.
Round Rock & Dell Campus
Samsung and Dell facilities plus massive residential growth creating trades demand at every level.
Frequently Asked Questions — Trade School in Austin
Austin 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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