Berk Trade School
80+ Years Training Electricians & Plumbers
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Skills That Can Help Get You Hired
Our curriculum is built around what employers in the electrical and plumbing trades look for. Students graduate with practical, hands-on skills and safety knowledge that can support their pursuit of entry-level trade work.
See Program Details- Electrical wiring and panel installation
- Advanced Electrical Installation Practices
- Pipe systems, DWV systems, and fixture installation
- Blueprint and schematic reading with load calculations
- Drainage, water supply, and gas systems
- NYC safety codes and building standards
Two Programs. One Proven Approach.
Electrical Installation Program
600 hours of hands-on training in wiring, panel installation, and electrical systems — residential and commercial. Build toward New York State licensing requirements.
Learn MoreComprehensive Plumbing Program
600 hours of hands-on shop training covering pipe installation, fixtures, drainage, water supply, and gas systems — no prior experience required.
Learn MoreLaunch Your Trade Career in NYC
Berk graduates go on to work across in-demand roles throughout the New York City metro area — supported by our Career Services team.
Career Services- Electrician Helper
- Plumbing Helper
- Technician Aide
- Entry-level Service Technician Support Roles
- Building Maintenance Technician Roles
- Construction Support Positions
Hear From Recent Berk Graduates
Real students. Real results.
"I enrolled not knowing anything about electrical work. The instructors at Berk made everything click. Within months of graduating, I was working as an apprentice electrician."
"The hands-on training is real. You're not watching videos — you're doing the actual work in the shop. I walked into my first job interview confident because I had already done the skills they were asking about."
"Financial aid made this possible for me. The admissions team walked me through every option. Now I'm working as an apprentice electrician — I couldn't have gotten here without Berk."
Electrical & Plumbing School in NYC Finish Classes in as Soon as 5 Months
Berk Trade School is an ACCSC-accredited NYC trade school that has been training electricians and plumbers for more than 80 years. Our 600-hour Electrical and Plumbing programs can be completed in as soon as 5 months and are taught by seasoned instructors who bring extensive, hands-on trade experience to your training. If you are looking for an alternative to a four-year degree, the booming electrical and plumbing trades offer faster, more affordable access to in-demand careers. Our graduates leave with industry-relevant skills and credentials they can put to work right away.
Celebrating more than just a diploma today 🎓✨
Honoring our Berk Trade School students who showed up, put in the work, and went above and beyond—earning awards for excellence and outstanding attendance. Your discipline, dedication, and drive are what truly keep the future powered 💡⚡️
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Stronger together 💪⚡️ From long days in the labs to graduation day 🎓, this squad kept each other grounded, motivated, and plugged in 🔌. The bond we built here is the same energy that will help us light up the world 🌍✨.
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Class of July 2026 ⚡️🎓
From the classroom to the field, our Electrical Program grads are ready to power New York’s future—one circuit at a time. Proud of our Berk Trade School family and the support systems that got them here.
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When she steps into the lab, she’s not just learning a trade—she’s opening doors for the next generation of women in plumbing, electrical, and beyond. 💡🛠️👩🔧
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Experience quality, career-focused education at Berk Trade School, where small class sizes allow for personalized attention and hands-on learning. Our highly qualified instructors bring extensive real-world experience in the electrical and plumbing trades, ensuring you gain practical skills, industry insight, and the confidence to succeed on the job from day one. #ElectricalTradeProgram #NYCTradeSchool
Plumbing isn’t going anywhere – AI can’t fix leaking pipes or install your water lines, so these hands-on skills stay in demand. 🔧🤖🚫💧
Train at Berk Trade School and build real job security in a career technology can’t replace. 🧰🏙️ #plumbingtraining #tradeschool #nycplumbing #skilledtrades #berktradeandbusinessschool
🎓👨🏾🎓👩🏽🎓👨🎓Here’s to the June 2026 Berk Plumbing grads: you turned wrenches into wisdom, blueprints into futures, and proved that the world doesn’t run on titles—it runs on skilled hands like yours. #trades #tradespeople #plumbingnyc #plumbing #plumbingschool
Get job ready at Berk! #electricaltraining #plumbingtraining #berktradeandbusinessschool #tradeschool #nycelectrician
Located in Queens, New York City
Our campus is in Long Island City, Queens — one of the most accessible neighborhoods in NYC, close to transit from all five boroughs.
Start Your Training in the Trades
Financial aid available for those who qualify. Programs starting regularly in Queens, NYC.