Student Support That Keeps You On Track
At Berk Trade School, students receive free one-on-one tutoring, a professional tool bag included in tuition, and ongoing academic support throughout their training — so nothing stands between you and graduation.
Seasoned Instructors
Professionals with extensive years of experience in the electrical and plumbing trades who teach what they’ve lived.
Makeup Hours
Formal policy so life's disruptions don't derail your path to graduation
Free 1-on-1 Tutoring
Complimentary private sessions with instructors - available to every enrolled student.
Academic Advising
Dedicated advisors who monitor your progress and intervene early when needed.
Professional Tool Bag
Every enrolled student receives a professional-grade tool kit on day one of the practice component -- included in tuition, at no extra cost. You start training with the same tools used on real New York City jobs.
Hands-On Training
Real-world simulations, live wiring boards, pipe rigs, and job-site scenarios - not just textbooks. Our training environment mirros what you'll encounter in the field from your very first class.
Small Class Sizes & Individual Advisement
Berk deliberately keeps class sizes small. That’s not marketing language — it’s a structural choice that shapes the entire learning experience. When classes are small, instructors know each student personally and can identify and address issues early.
Students also have access to individual academic advisement throughout their program — someone who knows where you are in your training and can help you stay on track toward graduation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. One-on-one tutoring is included as part of your enrollment at Berk — there is no additional charge. Any enrolled student who needs extra help can access tutoring support at no cost.
No appointment is required. If you’re struggling with a concept or need one-on-one time with an instructor, simply reach out. Our staff will work with you to find the right time.
Enrolled students receive a professional tool kit at the start of their program. The specific tools provided are suited to the program you’re enrolled in (electrical or plumbing). Contact our admissions team to ask about the contents of the tool kit for your program.
Yes. The tool kit is yours. You can use it throughout your training and carry it into your trade career after graduation.
Our graduation rate — consistently around 95% — reflects several structural choices: small class sizes that allow instructors to know each student personally, free tutoring to address issues early, and individual academic advisement throughout the program. When students fall behind, we act quickly to help them get back on track.
Support You Can Count On, Start to Finish
We’re committed to every student who walks through our door — not just getting them enrolled, but getting them across the finish line.