FL · 25 mi radius

Trade Schools in Opa-locka, FL

18 schools within 25 miles of Opa-locka graduated students in a skilled trade in 2023-24; below them are 10 FMCSA-registered CDL training locations. Sorted by distance from the city center; filter by trade below.

Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College

2.7 mi

5780 NW 158th Street, Miami Lakes, FL · Public, 2-year

CDL 80
HVAC 41
ELEC 28
AUTO 10
PLMB 10
HEO 1
WELD 1

Trade grads 2023-24: 171
Largest program 2025-26: $2,655
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $42,903

CBT Technology Institute-Hialeah

3.7 mi

935 West 49 Street # 203, Hialeah, FL · Private for-profit, 2-year

ELEC 230
HVAC 7

Trade grads 2023-24: 237
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $14,030
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $37,714

Futura Career Institute

4.1 mi

4512 West 12th Avenue, Hialeah, FL · Private for-profit, under 2-year

HVAC 35

Trade grads 2023-24: 35
Largest program 2025-26: $11,900
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $20,443

American Advanced Technicians Institute

4.3 mi

6801 W 20th St, Hialeah, FL · Private for-profit, under 2-year

AUTO 8

Trade grads 2023-24: 8
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $48,893

George T Baker Aviation Technical College

6.6 mi

3275 NW 42nd Ave, Miami, FL · Public, under 2-year

A&P 261

Trade grads 2023-24: 261
Largest program 2025-26: $4,360
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $73,231

Universal Technical Institute-South Florida Miramar

7.8 mi

2601 Southwest 145th Avenue, Miramar, FL · Private for-profit, 2-year

AUTO 136
WELD 61
DSL 33

Trade grads 2023-24: 230
Largest program 2025-26: $49,750
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $62,466

Lindsey Hopkins Technical College

7.8 mi

750 NW 20 Street, Miami, FL · Public, 2-year

AUTO 22
ELEC 19

Trade grads 2023-24: 41
Largest program 2025-26: $3,280
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $37,379

Florida International Training Institute

8.0 mi

7265 Northwest 25th Street, Miami, FL · Private for-profit, under 2-year

HVAC 91
ELEC 40
PLMB 17

Trade grads 2023-24: 148
Largest program 2025-26: $9,170

South Florida Institute of Technology

8.3 mi

720 NW 27th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Miami, FL · Private for-profit, under 2-year

PLMB 164

Trade grads 2023-24: 164
Largest program 2025-26: $10,300
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $32,239

Miami Dade College

9.3 mi

300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL · Public, 4-year

AUTO 20

Trade grads 2023-24: 20
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $2,838
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $45,444

Florida Education Institute

9.7 mi

5818 SW 8th St, Miami, FL · Private for-profit, 2-year

HVAC 77

Trade grads 2023-24: 77
Largest program 2025-26: $18,141
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $29,964

Sheridan Technical College

9.8 mi

5400 Sheridan St, Hollywood, FL · Public, 2-year

CDL 163
AUTO 56
CNST 13
DSL 12
ELEC 12
BODY 10
PLMB 3

Trade grads 2023-24: 269
Largest program 2025-26: $3,855
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $44,207

InterAmerican Technical Institute

11.3 mi

9600 Southwest 8th Street, Suite 42, Miami, FL · Private for-profit, under 2-year

HVAC 75

Trade grads 2023-24: 75
Largest program 2025-26: $10,500

William T McFatter Technical College

12.9 mi

6500 Nova Drive, Davie, FL · Public, 2-year

WELD 25
AUTO 8
BODY 5

Trade grads 2023-24: 38
Largest program 2025-26: $4,847
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $49,920

Broward College

16.7 mi

111 East Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL · Public, 4-year

DSL 29

Trade grads 2023-24: 29
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $2,830
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $45,986

CBT Technology Institute-Cutler Bay

22.3 mi

19151 South Dixie Hwy. Suite # 205, Cutler Bay, FL · Private for-profit, under 2-year

ELEC 98

Trade grads 2023-24: 98
Largest program 2025-26: $13,167
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $37,714

Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College

22.4 mi

18180 SW 122nd Ave, Miami, FL · Public, 2-year

AUTO 44
WELD 19
DSL 8
BODY 4
PLMB 1

Trade grads 2023-24: 76
Largest program 2025-26: $5,906
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $41,508

Atlantic Technical College

24.0 mi

4700 Coconut Creek Parkway, Coconut Creek, FL · Public, 2-year

ELEC 35
AUTO 21
WELD 14
CARP 9
BODY 7

Trade grads 2023-24: 86
Largest program 2025-26: $4,766
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $46,435

CDL training in and near Opa-locka

CDL Training Center (American Trucking, LLC)

0.6 mi

Opa-locka, FL · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat

Miami Dade College- North Campus (Miami Dade College)

1.7 mi

11380 NW 27th Ave, Miami, FL · FMCSA registry

Class A: range + road
Also teaches: Class B
Phone: (305) 237-1071

Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College

2.7 mi

5780 NW 158th Street, Miami Lakes, FL · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (305) 557-1100

The CDL School - Miami (The CDL Schools LLC)

3.9 mi

7751 NW 27 AVE, Miami, FL · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (305) 638-2200

Metro CDL (Metropolitan Trucking & Technical Institute)

5.5 mi

398 NE 79th Street, Miami, FL · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (305) 756-4235

Truck Driving Academy

6.1 mi

3600 S State Rd 7 #362, Miramar, FL · FMCSA registry

Class A: range + road
Also teaches: Class B
Phone: (305) 300-2648

CDL Of America (American CDL Drivers Academy)

13.2 mi

2775 Burris Rd, Suite 3B, Davie, FL · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (954) 300-3285

Sheridan Technical College (BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOLS)

14.3 mi

20251 Stirling Road, Southwest Ranches, FL · FMCSA registry

Class A: theory + range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus, Hazmat
Phone: (754) 321-3900

FleetForce Truck Driver Training-Broward (FleetForce Truck Driver Training)

17.9 mi

1 Panther Pkwy, Sunrise, FL · FMCSA registry

Class A: range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus
Phone: (954) 768-4235

SOLER & SOLER CDL SCHOOL CORP

22.0 mi

18645 SW 103 CT, Miami, FL · FMCSA registry

Class A: range + road
Also teaches: Class B, Passenger, School bus

Trades taught near Opa-locka

Trade	Schools	Grads 2023-24
HVAC Schools	6	326
Welding Schools	5	120
Electrician Schools	7	462
Plumbing Schools	5	195
Auto Mechanic Schools	9	325
Auto Body and Collision Schools	4	26
Diesel Mechanic Schools	4	82
CDL Schools	2	243
Carpentry Schools	1	9
Construction Trade Schools	1	13
Heavy Equipment Operator Schools	1	1
Aviation Maintenance Schools	1	261

Nearby cities

Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. Distances are straight-line miles from the Census Bureau's center point for Opa-locka. How we build this list.