Trade Schools in Driver, Arkansas

Arkansas Welding Academy is a specialized trade school focused exclusively on welding education with exceptional industry reputation. The academy features a 15,000-square-foot facility with over 70 welding booths, advanced pipe welding training systems, and robotic welding equipment. Programs lead to multiple American Welding Society certifications and the school maintains a 94% job placement rate with graduates working for major companies like Entergy, Welding Works, and various industrial contractors. The intensive training programs range from 6-18 weeks and include job placement assistance. While located in North Little Rock, the academy attracts students from throughout Arkansas including the Driver region.

NWACC is a comprehensive community college serving northwest Arkansas with exceptional trade programs. The college features state-of-the-art facilities including a 14,000-square-foot welding lab, advanced automotive technology center, and modern HVAC training facilities. Programs lead to industry certifications and apprenticeships with strong partnerships with regional employers like Tyson Foods, J.B. Hunt, and Walmart. The college boasts an 85% job placement rate for trade graduates and offers financial aid options. While located in Bentonville, NWACC serves students from throughout northwest Arkansas including the Driver area.

East Arkansas Community College provides comprehensive trade education serving eastern Arkansas communities. The college features extensive hands-on training facilities including a 6,000-square-foot welding lab with 30 welding stations, advanced automotive repair shops, and industrial technology labs. Programs are designed with input from local industry partners and lead to multiple certifications including AWS welding certifications and ASE automotive certifications. EACC maintains strong relationships with regional employers and has a 82% job placement rate for trade program graduates. The college serves students from throughout eastern Arkansas including the Driver area.