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.

This is a very nice facility- in fact they really do try to teach you as much as they can- honestly…read morethough after attending for two weeks and getting an EPA certificate as well I can only say that IF you're able to cram about 4 yrs of information along with the after school work requirements into your head and deal with some of the staffs sarcasm and hands off approach to "learning" then this is the place for you! I was impressed when I arrived but only a matter of days until some of the instructors true colors come out. You can ask as many questions as you want during the labs but you will not get any hands on help. If you don't know how to use something then you will have to rely on a classmate and hope that they can help or suffer the prospect of failing. After a few days I felt as if I was a bother to everyone EXCEPT the owner and his wife- two of the most wonderful people you will ever have the pleasure of meeting-again- this is a nice idea for those who enjoy "here's your book,read 7 chapters and take the quiz tonight" type of learning. Didn't necessarily work for me.

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!