ATI Expands Access to Skilled Trades Training with Online, Expert-Led Programs
Key Highlights
- Over 26 states face shortages of trade instructors, impacting traditional trade education programs nationwide
- ATI provides fully online, certified trade courses that are flexible and accessible for students balancing various commitments
- Courses cover high-demand trades like plumbing, electrical work, welding, and gunsmithing, preparing students for lucrative careers
- The hybrid model combines online learning with in-person apprenticeships to ensure practical skills and full competency
GARDEN CITY, ID — A recent Fox Business report highlighted that at least 26 states are facing shortages of Career and Technical Education (CTE) instructors for the 2025–2026 school year. Trade schools across the country are struggling to keep pace with rising student interest in plumbing, electrical, welding, and other skilled careers.
Accelerated Training Institute (ATI) offers a proven solution: fully online, certified programs that bring expert instruction directly to students, regardless of location.
“There is a massive need for trade school instruction across the country, and now students can get certified training online when it’s convenient for them via Accelerated Training Institute,” states Gene Kelly, ATI Founder. “Via the latest technology, anyone can learn skills in plumbing, electrical, welding, machine shop, locksmithing, professional gunsmithing, and other trades quickly and cost-effectively from experienced, qualified instructors and start a fulfilling, high-paying career when it’s convenience for them.”
Self-Paced, Flexible Training for Busy Students
ATI programs are designed for learners balancing work, family, or other commitments. Online modules allow students to progress at their own pace without the constraints of in-person scheduling.
Every ATI program is developed by professionals with real-world trade experience. Courses combine theory with detailed visual instruction, building a strong foundation in both the “why” and the “how” of each trade. This model helps offset limited access to face-to-face instruction in areas affected by staffing shortages.
Wide Range of Trades Covered
ATI offers courses in plumbing, electrical, welding, machine shop, locksmithing, and professional gunsmithing. This breadth allows students to pursue high-demand careers, even where local trade schools face delays or program cuts due to instructor shortages.
Strong Student Support and Efficient Learning
Despite its online format, ATI emphasizes academic support, including access to faculty, student resources, and motivational feedback. The institute’s accelerated-learning designs also enable students to complete foundational coursework more quickly—countering delays caused by traditional in-person bottlenecks.
Without the overhead of physical facilities, ATI keeps tuition lower and removes geographic barriers. The online platform can reach students in rural or underserved areas where skilled instructors are hardest to recruit.
Hybrid Model with Real-World Application
“We recognize that hands-on, in-person practice is essential in many trade fields, and we provide this via in-person apprenticeships and connections at real-world businesses,” states Kelly. “The ATI hybrid approach ensures students receive full competency even with nationwide instructor shortages.”
To learn more, visit www.atitradeschools.com.