Berk Trade and Business School

Berk Trade and Business School is a private, career-focused institution in Long Island City, Queens, New York. Founded in 1946, it specializes in hands-on training for skilled trades rather than traditional academic degrees. Programs emphasize electrical installation, plumbing, HVAC, and related technical fields, preparing students for licensing exams and entry into the construction and building-services workforce. The school operates as a vocational training center with workshop-based instruction, industry-aligned curricula, and preparation for New York State licensing and certification requirements. Its mission centers on practical job skills, safety standards, and pathways into union apprenticeships, contractor roles, and maintenance careers across the New York metropolitan area. Berk Trade and Business School serves a primarily local student population seeking accelerated, skills-based education. It is accredited as a career school and is known regionally for trade education rather than as a research university or liberal arts college.