Taunton, MA

Trade Schools in Taunton, MA

Trade schools in Taunton, MA include Bristol-Plymouth's adult practical nursing program and IBEW Local 223's electrical apprenticeship center. These routes have different application calendars, so compare the next intake, classroom location and work commitments before planning your start.

  • Bristol-Plymouth's practical nursing program is on Hart Street.
  • IBEW Local 223's training center has a Taunton address.
  • Taunton's MassHire office is at 72 School Street.

Trade schools in and near Taunton

Taunton's adult nursing and electrical options head this list, with nearby campuses following. Check whether you are comparing a school admission process or selection for an apprenticeship.

7 schools listed

Campuses in Taunton (2)

  • Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical SchoolTaunton, MALPN
  • IBEW Local 223, Brockton Electricians Joint Apprenticeship Training CenterTaunton, MAElectrician

Nearby: Providence (5)

  • Empire Beauty SchoolProvidence, RICosmetologyEsthetician
  • Brown University HealthProvidence, RICNA
  • Community College of Rhode IslandProvidence, RIPhlebotomy
  • Jane Addams Resource Corporation (JARC)Providence, RIWelding
  • Roger Williams University Extension SchoolProvidence, RIElectrician

Open a program to compare length, schedule and published cost at each campus.

Separate Hart Street nursing from Myles Standish training

Bristol-Plymouth and IBEW Local 223 both publish Taunton addresses. The apprenticeship center's Brockton name can be confusing when planning a visit.

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Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School lists its adult Practical Nurse Program at 207 Hart Street in Taunton. Its program page distinguishes daytime study from a longer evening route. Ask for the campus entrance and clinical schedule attached to the track you want.

The Brockton Electricians Joint Apprenticeship Training Center gives its address as 475 Myles Standish Boulevard, Taunton. Local 223 requires an appointment for its current application period and says walk-ins are not accepted. Use the published Taunton address when arranging that visit, and check the required paperwork before calling. The training center's name does not place it in Brockton.

Take a Taunton course plan to MassHire

The School Street career center reviews training assistance. Its regional services also include dedicated help for veterans and eligible spouses.

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MassHire's Taunton Career Center is at 72 School Street. The Bristol training page explains that eligible applicants may receive Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act support for selected courses. Ask staff to review the school and program before treating funding as part of your budget.

That page also identifies a veterans' employment counselor at the Taunton office and describes priority services for veterans and eligible spouses. Have your course dates, cost sheet and work history ready. For Bristol-Plymouth nursing, ask what documentation a funding review needs and whether the decision can be completed before the school's payment deadline.

Research Morton Hospital roles while comparing courses

Morton Hospital is a Taunton healthcare employer. Its health system publishes medical assistant and patient services opportunities in the local network.

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Brown University Health names Morton Hospital in Taunton in its notice about medical assistant and patient services specialist recruitment. Follow the employer's job links to review the duties, worksite and requirements for the exact vacancy, rather than relying on the role's short title.

If you are considering Bristol-Plymouth practical nursing, search separately for the nursing roles that match that education. Ask the school which license follows completion and how its clinical hours are scheduled. Keep the occupation, credential and work setting aligned: a hospital's office position, assistant role and nursing role can require different preparation. Confirm each requirement in the employer's own posting.

Common questions

When can I submit an IBEW Local 223 application in Taunton?

The apprenticeship page gives October 13 through October 30, 2026 as the application window for a class beginning September 2027. Applications are in person by appointment at 475 Myles Standish Boulevard, Taunton. It says walk-ins are not accepted. Call 508-880-2693 after reviewing the qualifications and required documents.

Does Bristol-Plymouth offer an evening practical nursing route?

Bristol-Plymouth lists a 20-month, 80-week evening program and a 10-month, 40-week day program. Its page names September 2027 as the next start for both. Evening classes begin at 4 p.m., with specified clinical days running to 10:30 p.m. Ask the department for the calendar before changing your work hours.

Is Bristol's listed CNA course taught at the Taunton Center?

The CNA course page says all in-person classes meet at the Fall River campus, 777 Elsbree Street. Bristol does have a Taunton Center at 2 Hamilton Street, but that address does not establish a Taunton CNA class. Confirm the skills and clinical sites for the next available section before arranging travel.

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