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Need assistance? We are glad to help! We serve institutions nationwide. Request a free consultation by calling 786-618-2277, completing the free session request form, or emailing [email protected]. We are available to provide your vocational and trade school with the consulting services needed to achieve your next goal.

We are readily available to assist you at every stage of your school’s journey. Request a complimentary consultation today!

State License Applications
Accreditation - Initial & Renewals
Compliance & Best Practices
SEVP Certification - International Students

Starting a vocational or trade school requires obtaining a state license for your institution to offer diploma or certificate programs. The application process varies depending on the state where you plan to open your school. In general, the new institution application process includes the following steps:

Prepare a business plan and projected budget.
Register the school corporation.
Lease or own a campus location.
Obtain city/state occupational certificate.
Secure financial resources.
Open the school's bank account.
Purchase instruction and operation equipment.
Secure services and affiliation agreements.
Obtain board approvals when applicable.
Hire faculty and administrative personnel.
Submit the application, exhibits, and fees.
Satisfy all application review requests.
The commission votes and grants the license.

Count on us to help you with the entire application process, including planning, preparing the application documents, and operations training.

Vocational and Trade School Consulting

What Our Clients Say

Let us help you achieve your school's next goal - from license to accreditation and SEVP certification.

Who We Serve

Our accreditation consulting package includes four milestones that will take your institution from Licensed to Accredited in 18 to 24 months, depending on the accreditation cycle and your school readiness:

Milestone 1 - Aligning with Accreditation Standards.
Milestone 2 - Implementing Annual Evaluations.
Milestone 3 - Preparing Applications & SER Report.
Milestone 4 - Preparing Visits & Exhibits.

This approach allows your institution to commit to one objective and one consulting fee at a time. You may cancel our services at any time without penalties. Each module focuses on one of the Licensed to Accredited Milestones, aligns with 2026 standards, and includes ten (10) live Zoom training sessions.

How to Start a Vocational or Trade School

Schedule a Complimentary Consultation

Operating in compliance with state regulations is the basis for your institution's growth. This is the first step if you are planning on pursuing accreditation. We are available to help you accomplish this important milestone.

Our compliance consulting package includes:

Student Catalog Review.
Sample Student and Employee Files.
Program Outcomes Report.
Policies and Procedures Manual.
Faculty and Employee Manuals.
Meeting Guidelines.
Survey Guidelines.
Ten Zoom Training Sessions.
Ten Additional Consulting Hours.

Licensed to Accredited in 4 Milestones

Vocational & Trade School State License

Vocational and trade schools require a state license to operate. Each US state has a designated Department of Education office responsible for the licensing of postsecondary educational institutions. The application process varies by state. Need help finding the contact information for your home state? Visit our page with the list of state approval agencies and their contact information.

Accreditation consulting is one of our areas of expertise. Let us help you achieve this goal! We serve institutions nationwide.

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Our accreditation consulting packages

Serving Institutions Nationwide

Vocational & Trade School SEVP Certification

Vocational & Trade School Compliance

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Our Consulting Services

We are subject matter experts.
Help clients achieve goals on time.
Provide mentoring and training.
Implement industry best practices.
Our services are scalable and cost-effective.
We are BBB A+ Accredited.

Vocational and trade schools complete the SEVP certification process to enroll international students with M1 or F1 visas for on-campus or hybrid programs. Visit our SEVP Certification page for a review of the eligibility requirements, process, and exhibits. We offer SEVP certification consulting services to vocational and trade schools nationwide. Need assistance meeting the eligibility requirements? We can help you achieve this goal.

Vocational & Trade School Accreditation

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