Get Paid to Learn a Trade
No tuition. No debt. Just opportunity.
At the Industrial Skills Training Academy (ISTA), we believe in rewarding hard work from day one. Our three-year, hands-on Technical Skills Training Program is tuition-free for qualified candidates — and you get paid to attend.
Backed by U.S. Sugar and housed in a state-of-the-art facility, ISTA offers a fast track to a high-demand career in industrial trades.
Step into an unmatched, fully integrated learning environment
Our training facility was built specifically for hands-on learning, combining classroom instruction with real-world experience.
At ISTA, students gain hands-on technical skills from experienced instructors with decades of real-world expertise. Our coursework is developed in collaboration with industry partners, and every graduate earns industry-recognized certifications that open doors to today’s most in-demand careers.
Hear from recent grads
ISTA inspired me to be a strong team player, helping ensure both my success and the company's long-term growth.
Germain G.
Class of 2022
From Classroom to Career
Become the Future of the Trades with ISTA
Learn. Earn. Succeed.