Overall the campus is very welcoming and helpful for all students. For me it's been a breath of fresh air knowing that I am in good hands

This is an additional review to show how poorly this school is performing. All communication amongst the staff is HORRIBLE. This was a conversation I had during my externship. She was basically trying to deny a site change because Kelsey was confident I "already completed 50% of my hours", if she would have just checked my timesheet it clearly stated I was no where near 50% done... After completing my hours at my externship site I contacted career services to ask if there was any paperwork I needed to fill out or pick up from the school, Arianna told me no I just need to drop off my evaluation form. I drive 40 minutes with my intent to just drop it off, come to find out I need to fill out a graduation packet before I can turn in my evaluation paper... On top of that I was expected to run around the school collecting signatures from the different offices, I was there early enough for majority of them to not even be in the building yet, so I went home. I get a phone call later that day saying they really need the evaluation paper so I need to go back... After another 40 minute drive I was finally able to collect all the signatures I needed and all I needed was to pay for my cap and gown then I could finally leave this place in the dust... I had to come back the next day because they only accept cash... Before I even drove to the school I called ahead to make sure Lisa was present on campus and she would still be there by the time I showed up. I show up and miss girl is on lunch... now they're just playing games with me at this point. They send me up to career services again wanting to collect my payment but not a single person has access to the cap and gowns. "it says in the email to come after 3pm". Unless it's typed with invisible letters do enlighten me... I beg of you not to attend this school, do not give them any amount of your money!! read more

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I currently attend this school, and I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND IT TO MY WORST ENEMY. Let me start from the beginning. I applied back in late March or early April and had to complete the FAFSA paperwork to get my student aid processed. They kept me waiting for weeks without replies, and I had to rewrite my statement at least ten times, which they claimed was necessary because of the FAFSA. When I finally came in one last time to turn in my paperwork, after having three different people write statements and rewriting my own, I was told to get my schedule from the front desk. To my surprise, when I arrived, I was informed that I had been DROPPED from the school, and my deposit was being returned, even though I had paid it earlier that month. This made me incredibly frustrated. When the staff member noticed my distress, she assured me they would reenroll me and send my money back. I was fine with that and returned on my first day, thinking everything was resolved. However, I didn't receive my refund check for another two months, just after my first payment was due. They never communicated anything to me, and I had to apply pressure to get a response. It wasn't until I told them I wouldn't be making any payments until I received my refund that I finally got the check less than two weeks later. That's not the only issue I'm facing. The teachers don't actually teach anything; I've watched more YouTube videos than I ever have before. The teachers gossip and are rude to anyone who doesn't flatter them. They do their assignments in a disorganized manner and completely ignore requests for help. I feel like I'm wasting my time and money here. I strongly believe that no one should attend this school. The only reason I'm here is because my aunt graduated from this institution, and I thought I would have a similar experience. Unfortunately, that hasn't been the case. Please avoid this place and save your money. read more

Not only do they not provide you the education you'd be paying for but once you understand you're not actually getting that education and raise the issue even more problems start to arise. As a student I had a pipe explode in my face and nothing done about it. Not even so much of an "are you ok". No lab experience and only watch YouTube videos for hours on end. I was ready to withdraw and was threatened that my EPA certification could be taken away from much I knew to be false. The best experience you'll get is during the admissions process. I wouldn't recommend this school to anyone. Craziest part is this campus isn't the only campus experiencing the things I have. read more

This experience has changed my life. I'm not just building a career-I'm building confidence, purpose, and a future I can be proud of. And when I graduate, I won't just walk across that stage-I'll walk through every door UEl helped me unlock. read more

I have to make yet another review because damn, this school is pretty much a waste of time. I have no clue how they're still operating or even still teaching when none of the teachers left know anything. I STRONGLY suggest to stick to YouTube videos instead of wasting your time here it's so BAD. The tour they give in the beginning seems to fool everyone including me unfortunately. They all say they play a role like for example career services. THEIR ODDS OF GETTING YOU A JOB ARE THE SAME AS YOURS. There isn't anything special about this school besides people that are trying to almost purposely make u fail the programs u take so they can get their money asap!!!!!! read more

Well the campus is the issue. The curriculum & the support staff. My teacher Ms. Nya did her best to make it fun & enjoyed being in her labs & zooms. She always came in with something to wake us up & work with us. She would constantly text & call me to get my work load completed. However the campus is trash. The site its self is dirty. The admission team is just to make the bonus & don't get me started in the education department. Abby in career services was amazing to work with thank you for your help. read more

Admissions gets you in the door and wanting to do it. I haven't been given the proper training or consistency I thought I would receive. I had 7 instructors in 9 months because every teacher comes to the same realization. Overall good experience because I had YouTube to rely on and I've graduated, but please don't go here. the head of the HVAC dept proctored my final exam and told me at least 3 times to use my phone, so going off that this is a ridiculous spot to learn but a great place to earn a degree! read more

I would like to start by saying my instructors here were phenomenal. In fact, they are the only reason I completed this program. The administration knowingly miss leads students to get them to attend this institution. The instructors were full of knowledge and information, however This information can only be transferred so far/efficiently without adequate hands-on experience. We were often out of Equipment/tools. Along with several cancelled classes due to poor building maintenance. Lectures and YouTube university are not worth 22k. I had several concerns I would wanted to express to the administration early on but I felt unsafe to do so. I say this because a classmate of mine did express his concerns about halfway through our program. This resulted in retaliation and a counterproductive learning environment which kept me from voicing my concerns so soon. The administrators only seem to keep track of students for Attendance and survey purposes. I feel/ experienced that the instructors are not able voice their constructive opinions freely without Retaliation. After informing the administrations of my concern with the inconsistencies in the information we are provided I was not met with empathy or concern. I was informed by the administration that they have clear knowledge of "lies/miss leading" information students are told during the onboarding process. After I expressed my concerns I was met with unprofessional behavior and retaliation "Immediately". I was fails on several fronts including job placement ,inconsistent policy and procedure, counterproductive learning environment, and a clear disregard for the Student Instructor population. Honestly, I would have been better off taking $22k and giving it directly to my instructors In order to gain the experience, information, and contacts I needed to succeed . They seem to be the only individuals in this that care for the students success. Don't get scammed!! read more

You should check what kind of accreditation they have. They are only accredited by ACCET which is no better than hands on experience. I graduated as a MA and can't get RMA or CMA certification and my job requires it. This school lied to me and made me take out a loan of 20,000 that does NOTHING FOR FURTHERING MY EDUCATION. I CANT KEEP OR GET A GOOD PAYING JOB BECAUSE THEY ARE UNACCREDITED by the education board. Do your research and find a better school. Because you are basically paying 20,000 to hang out and end up with NOTHING. So if i could give -1000 stars I would. YOU CANT NOT WORK AT ANY HOSPITAL YOU WILL NOT HAVE A EASIER PATH TO BE A NURSE THEY ARE LYING BEWARE WHAT YOU SIGN. read more

This campus has such great energy in my opinion! Ms Rosalinda and everyone else really cares about the students. I definitely plan on being in touch to hear more about the campus! read more

UEI College - Phoenix - Career fair! - Vocational & Technical School Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The vibes when I go in to UEI are not the same anymore. Without Jaylin and Val in the front desk it's just not UEI. They were the friendliest, helpful, kind, caring and happiest front desk staff I've met. The person who helped me enrolled was Chandel. She is the most kindest and caring person. She understands you and will do anything to help you out. So if you're looking to enroll look for Chandel. Thank you Chandel couldn't have asked for a better admissions rep. read more

This is designed to rob the government they get there payment from the government with promises to assist u with Job but the truth is they only assist there friends and favorites I did the class got honor role 4 times and perfect attendant 8 times out of 10 they never actually send me on any job interview fast forward to graduation am still waiting for placement and my certificate. I email the ED let them know I lost my job for 3 months and will catch up then they start BM calling around to my guarantor. If your black run if your Mexican then u might have a better chance. read more

Im in the eletrical program. You get absolutely nothing graduating. The teachers are teaching things they've never taught. Take your future somewhere else. Zero materials, teachers fighting over tools and people waiting three hours to do a lab. read more

Worst experience ever I did my high school diploma and MA program with them and I just found out the their high school diploma is not accredited because I try to enroll at a different college to further my education and they didn't accepted the high school diploma I got from UEI now I have to get me GED if I want to go back to college read more

if i could give 0 stars i would. I would never recommend anyone to go to this school, this school is seriously money hungry. The instructors are amateurs & would get at their own students & expect to get away with it. There are students going to this school fresh out of high school & would still do anything to get into a girls pants. They get rid of the best teachers but yet keep the worse ones around. These staff who you call "supporters" will try so hard to keep you quiet from the experiences anyone goes thru with this campus to keep a "good reputation" but it is "inappropriate" for us students to gossip? Ive heard multiple staff gossiping about a students personal life & they still think it's okay to do so. Mr. Rideau was my instructor starting off my first few months & was the greatest teacher anyone could ever ask for. he motivated me in so many ways just for me to keep going but the school ended up firing him & from there my motivation started going downhill. Other staff didn't care about encouraging me, they basically avoid any student who was in need for help. This school is dirty, unprofessional, never restock snacks for night classes, i've seen expired snacks laid out, wack electronics that never work & just end up breaking. THIS SCHOOL NEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN! read more

This is a great place to work. With the experience I have at previous jobs I thought I would have to start over. In the last 2 years I felt that I have made an impact not only in students lives but have assisted those that I work with. The Phoenix campus has the potential to be the top campus! read more

It's very misleading. They're completely unorganized, from registration on I've had nothing but issues. They tell you it's 8 hours a week, and a couple of online quizzes twice a week. It's not. They expect a 40 hour a week commitment, between labs, quizzes, reading, videos and online assignments. When you do not perform they have the instructors text you and call you, that they're in trouble with their bosses because you are not performing. If you have a family or a full time job, the time commitment is ridiculous. The instructors are nice, and of course just doing their jobs, but the organization and the expectations are absolutely atrocious!!! read more

I have evidence of instructor that limits areas of learning meanwhile when there are ongoing classes that all the areas are needed for student learning information is there in front of you again I do not recommend this school and deal with a instructor that is hate full to student and there learning I won't get into it,, well upon request I will be posting a video of what is being done and was threatened by this instructor due mind you please refer to Google reviews! These are just a few pictures of limiting at least my learning and hardly any tools glad I graduated so happy and doing what I'm doing now! Ad I feel they took the money and did nothing hired a horrible instructor, and to top it off I know for a fact qualified for student ambassador, and they screwed me on that too. Do you mind you many students got it and Hardly were in class or came to school first place so again I would never recommend this place. read more

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i am currently enrolled in the medical assistant program. it is an amazing program that provides precise information to get your feet wet in the medical field. i have met so many of my best friends at UEI along with my amazing instructor, Surprise Spikes. she always make sure we are regaining the information along with doing activities that help us engaged in the learning process. the first mod is definitely the hardest because you are getting use to all the expectations that are set, but it all comes together once you develops a good routine. everyone is extremely helpful. come on down and schedule a tour today! read more

UEI College - Phoenix - monty potluck to send of our excellent students to externship. we have one at the end of each module. this was december's potluck. - Vocational & Technical School Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I am doing Electrian Technician This school is stressing me out the instructor of this school is stressing me out things feel so rushed and when I did not understand and try to talk to the instructor he would literally insult me all the time the cost of the school of how much I have to pay completely worry me and I don't even feel like I'm really learning at all It was ok at first but over time it feels to keep being worse read more

0 stars if I could. Current student and I don't not recommend. Career services does not communicate at all and are rude. They literally let you know a couple of day before your externship letting you know where you are going. They say they want you to communicate so they can help but they don't do that at all. read more

UEI is my first college to go to and i really enjoyed how comfortable i was with the instructor teaching us what HVAC is all about now for the time i was there intel i graduated my experience to know that there are four main types of HVAC systems there are split system, hybrid system, duct free system, and packaged heating and air system. I made it through the modules and i finally get to experience what it's really like out on the field. read more

pls check yelp for honest reviews! This school is a joke, you have an old lady that gaslights the school just so she can recruit you as a number. The teachers are a joke as well. They don't care. except for MR Rascon, if you wanna learn something take his calls. I'm going in to become an electrician but during the orientation a nurse teacher told the whole class not all of us were going to graduate and laughed??? I can go on, but I won't be recommending this school to any family or friends. If your lazy and just want to pass for a degree, then go for it but they don't care. I guess that's the rep of a trade school for you. I've gone to a community college, and I rather suffer for 4yrs then come to this school for 8 months. also, they can.t keep a teacher and when there is a sub or a different teacher, your whole class gets fucked and then it's your fault not theirs lol also they're review points of how well theyre doing is bullshit! nobody wants to take a survey so they say great for everything but es not! I WONT BE CALLING to dispute this issue bc nothing will get done (insert nurses laugh here) read more

Friendly staff. Enrolled and graduated. Jailyn and Valerie are the face of the college once entering they are helpful and guide you to where you need to be. If you want to enroll Marcella helped me out. She's great in understanding and being concern! read more

School doesn't care. They scam students, They don't care about your personal issues. You don't get absents - leave unless you show the school the family member death certificate or prove to them they passed away. read more

if I could give them zero stars I would ! the best thing about the place is the front desk staff and about 3 teachers and maybe 2 other people! the rest of the staff have catty attitudes and they are very clickish and it's sad ! can't wait until grad so I can be away from these weird people! read more

If I could give 0 stars I would. This "school" is AWFUL, and has fucked me over multiple times. I went to financial aid, and asked how much I had to pay. They told me that anything would be okay, I gave them what was left in my bank account. THEN THE NEXT DAY I GET A CALL FROM TUTION OPTIONS SAYING THEY'RE SENDING MY GRANTS BACK BECAUSE OF NON PAYMENT. When I did IN FACT pay, I still have the receipt from this shit school. DO NOT GO HERE !!! Warn everyone, they're the shittiest cool around. I suggest ANY other trade school than here. read more

Thank you Abby, Chuck and Mr. Alex! Just went in today to get help with ordering a replacement EPA card and these 3 were very helpful and professional. Former student here from 2017, hands down no regrets. A lot has changed on campus and it seems for the better. Great atmosphere! read more

UEI Phoenix claims to be much better than they are in reality. I highly doubt that any student at the school actually pays out of pocket for the program given the fact that it is only Veterans or low income households using federal grants. (Information gathered from speaking with every student in my program.) because of this reason the school does not treat students as paying customers, but in fact as prisoners who they can set the rules for. When the school knows they will get money from the federal government, they also understand that the product they put forward does not have to reach certain standards. From the very beginning, every instructor was extremely unmotivated (if the instructors showed up for their classes). Standards were also non existent allowing students to sign in, leave for the entire day only to return in order to sign out for months at a time. Students were also put into compromising and unsafe situations on multiple occasions including death threats by previous teachers which seem to be a regular occurrence for the school. UEI management also understood the unique situation of getting guaranteed money so they are extremely unwilling to work with students regardless of their situation. Attendance was expected regardless of health, safety, or personal/family issues. When I attempted to solve issues with management they were nowhere to be found, even though they expect students to be there nonstop. Students can take tests however many times possible to ensure a passing score and on average students spend about 15 minutes to complete a weeks worth of work. Overall every aspect of this school is an absolute joke. Also when I asked to unenroll from the all future MOD's, 30 minutes later a Certifying official from UEI submitted a funding request months in advance from the VA in order to take away my option to unenroll, forcing me to stay in attendance at this awful school. I found out that's illegal and when confronting the certifying official about the situation I was completely lied to and told, "uhhhh, I have no idea about that". I have email proof of the request. read more

Great students and amazing staff. You have to come visit to see god yourself the energy and care for the students education. read more

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Not recommended during this time. These are hands on and in the classroom programs. Online is not cutting it. They just send me videos from youtube and other sites. If that's the case I can teach myself. I've emailed asking to put my schooling on hold until it gets back to fulltime in classroom time and no response. I should of waited read more

Worst school ever. Education department screws over students especially in HVAC. They don't follow up, promise to work around your schedule but don't. They hand issues down to other reps which makes you start over on issues. Dr Spicer, the director and her subordinate act like they care but don't and promise to follow up and lie. read more

Great school receive hands on training in the classroom. Once finished you get a lot of help from career services. Campus itself looks great. I highly recommend read more

DO NOT GO HERE , IF I COULD GIVE IT 0 STARS I WOULD!!! I am currently a student here and I would not recommend this school AT ALL! They say that they're there to help you but it's completely bs! I am close to going to externship and they have yet to find a place for me and other students as well. They also do not care if you have issues going on in your life, they just tell you that they can't do anything and threaten to drop you from the program you're in read more

I called back after receiving a missed call from you guys and Jimmy asked if I requested information for UEI and I said no then he just hung up without even saying a word. I called right back and told him that I did remember requesting information, but I am no longer interested in enrolling. I rather spend my money and education with someone who has a positive attitude. read more

Very unprofessional school went for my medical assistant classes about two years ago and still haven't received my diploma after I graduated and every time I call about my diploma they send me to voicemail or come up with some bs excuse as a former student here I advise anyone to do there research first about this school because they are only about getting money out of students and putting them in debts and all that bull shit about pay as you go is trash they will stick high interest percentages all at the end DONT COME HERE UNLESS YOU WANT TO GO INTO DEBT!!! read more

Mrs. Krista Jones is the best person at the entire campus. She is the only reason for the 5 star review. She has done so much for me and I appreciate every bit of her. She is the only reason why I am still attending this school. There was so many points where I did not want to come back due to issues at the school and she talked me through them and made so many miracles happen just to satisfy me so I can continue and graduate. She definitely needs a raise and a promotion. Before I talked to her I would not recommend this school to anyone but after everything she did for me she is the only reason why I would even think about recommending this school to anyone. She genuinely cares about all the students at the school as if they were her children/family. Thank you Mrs. Krista Jones for everything you have done for me. read more

Great opportunity! My son didn't have his high school diploma or any training for a career. Gave UEI a call and we went down there. The process was quick and a very knowledgeable staff. My son graduated and is now working full time. He moved out yesterday! He did it! read more

Bullshit They need to change the way they teach the courses. Your not really learning anything. Its not challenging We used our books for test Thats not a challenge read more