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Industrial Skills Training Academy

Learn. Earn. Succeed.

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.

About

This isn’t your typical school.

Industrial Skills Training Academy (ISTA) is a one-of-a-kind, tuition-free program developed by U.S. Sugar to train the next generation of highly skilled technicians.

Admissions

Our process is simple.

ISTA is looking for individuals ready to invest in themselves — and get paid doing it. Our admissions process is simple, straightforward, and built to match you with a future-ready career.

Curriculum

Learn by doing.

ISTA’s immersive curriculum is designed to get you career-ready — with a strong foundation in core industrial disciplines and hands-on training that mirrors real job environments.

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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

Industrial Skills Training Academy student doing decanter maintenance
Industrial Skills Training Academy student doing decanter maintenance
Industrial Skills Training Academy student doing decanter maintenance
Industrial Skills Training Academy student doing decanter maintenance
Industrial Skills Training Academy student doing decanter maintenance
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Your Journey to Success Starts Here

Learn. Earn. Succeed.

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