Trade Schools in Ben Lomond, Arkansas

As Arkansas' premier welding school, AWA serves students statewide with comprehensive welding programs featuring AWS and API certifications. The academy focuses exclusively on welding trades with programs ranging from 8-week fundamentals to 24-week advanced pipe welding. The school maintains a 92% job placement rate with partnerships in oil/gas, manufacturing, and construction industries. Training includes stick, MIG, TIG, and flux-cored processes with emphasis on real-world applications and code-quality workmanship.

UTI's DFW campus serves students from Arkansas with comprehensive trade programs featuring manufacturer-specific training from brands like Ford, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. The campus maintains strong industry partnerships with 95% of graduates finding employment in their field. Programs include hands-on training with modern equipment, industry certifications, and career placement services. The welding program offers AWS certifications and prepares students for structural, pipe, and fabrication work.

Located just across the Arkansas border, NWLTC serves the Ark-La-Tex region with accredited technical programs featuring small class sizes and hands-on training. The college maintains strong job placement rates with local industry partners in manufacturing, construction, and energy sectors. Programs include NCCER certifications, AWS welding certifications, and EPA certifications for HVAC technicians. The institution focuses on workforce-ready training with modern facilities and experienced instructors from industry backgrounds.