I came from Colorado as an Instrumentation and Controls tech at a power plant. We hire a HVAC…read morecontractor to perform our basic maintenance, which we should be able to perform in house. I had a very limited knowledge of HVAC and decided to take the AC and Refrigeration class from Ultimate Tech Academy. I attend up to three classes a year in various fields to benefit my employer as well as myself. I have been doing different training for over eight years. Ultimate Tech Academy is the most beneficial training that I have ever been through. They had multiple trainers in the five days that I was there, which had various different backgrounds that made the training easier to understand. I could not believe the amount of hands on equipment that they had to train the students on. There was two HVAC classes going on when I was there, which had around 20 students total. There was plenty of equipment for everyone to work on without standing around. This is not a class that you should take if you want your employer to pay for a free vacation. Our classes started at 8:00 am and we did not get out until after 5:00 pm. They also require homework at night. I decided to take the NATE CORE & NATE HEAT PUMP tests, which of course added more homework time to each of my nights. After Ultimate Tech Academy's class I was able to pass the NATE CORE and missed passing the NATE HEAT PUMP test by a couple questions. For me to be able to do so well on the two NATE tests with only one week of training as well as very little HVAC experience is amazing in my opinion. If you are wanting to learn to benefit yourself or you want your employees to get a great training class you cannot go wrong with this course!!

Honestly if you're coming here come with some experience already. The ones with no experience they…read moredon't care how you do. Also DO NOT take your Nate certification here go to a local supply house. They don't give you a study guide to study from, they just give you a boat of homework quizzes you have to do to study from. Horrible experience the owner was rude and nasty. If it wasn't for my job I would have never attended. Please save your money there are better alternatives then this. I got my certificate from passing my electrical class thrown in my face by the owner. No exaggeration.

Arkansas Welding Academy answered my prayers for my son! This Academy is family owned and family…read moreRUN. The Academy is super tight, teaches and molds young adults as they continue the program. Through the 10 month program they have been with him from Start to finish. Even though he has finished they are continuing to allow him access for training as needed. They have helped him with his Resume and is now providing support in Job searching! If you have a child who is interested in Welding this is the place for them. Arkansas Welding Academy thankyou for your endless support, empathy for others and providing a safe, personal journey for my son as I was miles and miles away! Me and my Hunsband will be eternally great full for all you have done and continue to do for my son to come.​

From the owner: Established in 2013, Arkansas Welding Academy is the only federally accredited welding trade school…read morein Arkansas. Located in Jacksonville, we offer a rigorous 7-month Master Pipe and Structural Welding Program, providing both structural and pipe welding training. The program is tailored for immediate industry entry, with a high job placement rate post-graduation. Financial aid is available through FAFSA for eligible students. Arkansas Welding Academy attracts a diverse student body, including many from neighboring states.

HEO Academy went above and beyond to help me get financing for tuition and their fully furnished…read morelodging only costs $50 a week! Thanks to their 10 week certification program I went from making $16/hr as a laborer to making $34/hr +per diem as an operator. I highly recommend HEO Academy!