I would not look at it as preferred. It is an issue of which institution provides the program that leads to your overall career goals and objectives. Trade schools typically do not offer what the community colleges do and vice versa. It just depends of your intended program of study.
Look online for local trade schools and community colleges.
11 colleges and trade schools; 65 public schools, 33 private schools.
Plumbing trade schools are often found at local community colleges and sometimes vocational high schools. Another place to find plumbing trade schools is through the local plumbers union.
The best way is to enroll in an EMT class at technical colleges, trade schools, community colleges, and some universities, but probably the cheapest is a community college.
1 university, 8 colleges and trade schools; 74 public schools.
Vocational, and trade skill schools usually. Community colleges would be a great place to start because of the low average school costs.
Look at your local trade schools and community colleges. They can advise you of others if they can cannot help you in your field of choice.Many community colleges offer a wide range of choices.
Culinary colleges (business or trade schools)
Start by applying to community colleges or trade schools. There are some courses to become a CNA which are much cheaper and usually take less than a year.
No but there are plenty of trade schools that do offer forklift certification. You can try Whitley Forklift Driver Certification.
Local colleges will have fashion design programs that can last 1-2 years which will teach the fundementals. These can be local trade schools or public community colleges, and you don't have to spend a lot of money. I suggest that you check out the local schools in your area.
12 universities, 18 colleges and trade schools, 203 public schools.