Some technical schools prepare students for a career in truck driving.
Students interested in entering a technical field such as massage therapy, nursing, plumbing or others usually can earn a certificate or associate's degree at a technical school. In Arkansas, some of the fastest-growing jobs are those that require some form of technical education, like medical assisting, nursing, construction and transportation.
Diesel Driving Academy
The Diesel Driving Academy has several campuses in the South, including one in Little Rock. The school claims that its graduates can earn up to $40,000 plus benefits in their first year. The Diesel Driving Academy says that programs can take as little as six months to complete. Students can expect classroom instruction, road driving experience, instructors who've also been truck drivers, up-to-date training equipment and drivers' training. Financial aid is available for qualifying students, and students must be 21 or older to enroll. In addition, the school is licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Private Career Education, the United States Department of Education and the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.
Diesel Driving Academy
11001 I-30
Little Rock, AR 72209
800-551-8900
dda.edu
Remington College
With 19 nationwide campuses, Remington College boasts a small class size and all-inclusive tuition and financial aid for qualifying students. Remington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and has certificate programs, Associate's and Bachelor's degrees. Academic programs include business, beauty and fitness, electronics, HVAC and engineering, technology, culinary arts, criminal justice, graphic design, heath care, information technology and nursing. Some programs are available online, too. Students who study beauty and fitness, for instance, can earn a diploma in cosmetology in as little as nine months. Remington College also has a Career Services center that works with student and graduates for job placement.
Remington College
8901 Kanis Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72205
501-312-0007
remingtoncollege.edu
Blue Cliff College
Fayetteville's Blue Cliff College campus opened in 2005. Started solely as a massage school, the Blue Cliff College group of schools started including other programs in 2007. Blue Cliff College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and has seven locations. The Fayetteville campus spans 8,000 square feet and two buildings. The massage therapy program, Blue Cliff's original area of expertise, prepares students to work in a variety of settings as a massage therapists. Students can obtain either a certificate diploma or an Associate's degree in massage therapy. Other programs at Blue Cliff College include the following: medical assisting, medical office administration, cosmetology, esthetics, dental assisting and adult continuing education.
Blue Cliff College
2503 Hiram Davis
Fayetteville, AR 72703
479-521-2550
bluecliffcollege.com
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