10 Best Trade Schools inMobile, AL

1Fortis College

Fortis College prepares students for employment in a variety of healthcare fields: Medical Assisting, Medical Office Specialist, Pharmacy Technician, and Dental Assisting.

The Mobile campus also offers an HVAC & Refrigeration program, designed to prepare students to install and service heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.

The Dental Assisting and HVACR program can be completed in 48 weeks, while the Medical Assisting, Pharmacy Technician and Medical Office Administration programs can be completed in 36 weeks.

Fortis College, Mobile is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

The college is also licensed and approved by the Private School Unit, Alabama Department of Education and by the State Approval Agency for the Training of Veterans.

Enrollment. Admission requirements vary by program.

The general requirements request that students must be high school graduates or possess the recognized equivalent.

Applicants must be at least 17 years of age when the program starts.

Prospective students must interview with an admissions representative.

Fees. Total tuition costs vary between $15,889 and $19,543, depending on the program.

Courses offered:

• Dental Assisting
• Medical Assisting
• Pharmacy Technology
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
• Medical Office Administration

Contact information:

• Fortis College Mobile: 7033 Airport Blvd. Mobile, AL 36608
• Toll-Free: (855) 979-8113
• Website: https://www.fortis.edu/campuses/alabama/mobile.html

2Access Health Career Center

Access Health Career Center provides training for future Certified Nursing Assistants.

A certified nursing assistant, also known as a nurse aide, takes care of patients’ basic needs, including bathing and feeding, and provides support to nurses and other medical professionals.

Access Health Career Center is a privately owned school with a mission to provide students a modern learning environment licensed by the State of Alabama.

Students learn about activities of daily living, vital signs, incident reporting, patient rights, and long-term care.

Graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge to succeed in their future careers.

Along with classroom training, students will also have the chance to work with real patients and healthcare professionals in the greater Mobile area to develop clinical skills.

After graduation students will be prepared to take the State of Alabama’s CNA certification exam.

Enrollment. Prospective students can apply for admission through the school’s website.

Fees. The tuition fee includes clinical and classroom lab supplies, student ID Badges, Student Insurance Basic Life Support Certification, textbook and workbooks, and Alabama CNA Certification Test Fee.

Additionally, students will have to pay a $30 application fee.

They will also have to take a TBS Skin Test and to purchase a white uniform set.

Contact information:

• Address: 620 US-43 F, Saraland, AL 36571, USA
• Phone: (833) BE-A-CNA2
  
• Website: https://www.accesshealthcc.com

3Cardiac & Vascular Institute of Ultrasound, Inc.

The Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound provides highly specialized education in for future ultrasound professionals.

The school offers small classes, instructors that love teaching, and a curriculum that focuses on immediate practical application.

The Institute is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

The Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound is programmatically accredited for the cardiac and vascular one-year curricula by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

CVIU is licensed by the Alabama Department of Post-Secondary Education.

Enrollment. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED.

They also need to have an Associate or Bachelor Degree or a minimum of 45 college credits, including:

• one basic science course
• Algebra, Statistics of higher mathematics course
• English, Speech, or Writing Composition
• Anatomy & Physiology

Fees. Total tuition costs vary between $17,700 and $32,700, depending on the program.

Financial aid is also available to qualifying students.

Courses offered:

• Cardiac Sonography (1 year)
• Vascular Sonography (1 year)
• Cardiovascular Program (18 months)
• Cardiac and Vascular Combined Program (2 years)

Contact information:

• Cardiac & Vascular Institute of Ultrasound, Inc.: 2936 N. McVay Drive, Mobile, AL 36606
• Phone: (251) 433-1600
• Toll-Free: (800) 675-2928
• Website: https://www.ultrasound.edu

4Charles Academy of Beauty Culture

Established in 1969, Charles Academy of Beauty Culture offers Cosmetology courses that are governed by the Alabama State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.

The school has 4,400 square feet of floor space including a classroom equipped with desk, chairs, blackboard, TV, VCR and other visual aids and a clinic area equipped with shampoo bowls, shampoo chairs, styling chairs, dryers and mirror stations.

The school offers lockers for student use.

Students can choose between morning and nighttime training.

Those who want to become licensed Cosmetologists in Alabama must complete a 1,500-hour course.

Full-time students are expected to complete this course in 10 months with good attendance.

Enrollment. Applicants must provide a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Prospective students must be at least 16 years of age and must present a valid Government-issued photo ID.

A Social Security Card and two 2”x 2” pictures are also required.

Contact information:

• Charles Academy of Beauty Culture: 2986 Eslava Creek Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36606
• Phone: (251) 478-6401
• Website: https://charlesacademy.org

5Genesis Career College - Mobile Beauty School

Genesis Career College – Mobile Beauty School provides state-certified training and academic coursework for students who want to take state exams to become licensed or professionally certified Cosmetologists.

The Cosmetology program incorporates 1500 hours of comprehensive hands-on learning.

During the Cosmetology program, students learn about haircutting and styling, color and texture, permanent waving, manicures and pedicures, style trends and makeup application.

The school also provides a free Cover letter/resume writing classes and 4-week externships at high-quality beauty businesses.

Genesis Career College – Mobile Beauty School is institutionally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education,

Genesis Career College is authorized by the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and licensed to operate by the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.

Enrollment. Prospective students are required to have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Applicants must be at least 17 years old.

Each applicant is required to visit the school for a personal interview with the local campus Admissions Officer and a campus tour.

Fees. The total cost is approximately $18,900, including admin fee, textbooks, clinic supplies, student kit and tuition.

Contact information:

• Genesis Career College – Mobile Beauty School: 4308 Downtowner Loop North, Mobile, AL 36609
• Phone: 251-250-2489
• Website: https://www.genesiscareer.edu/mobile-al

6Alabama Healing Arts, LLC

Alabama Healing Arts, LLC is offering courses for those who want to become licensed Massage Therapists in Alabama.

The school is also offering classes for those who want to become Certified Yoga Instructors and Reiki Practitioners.

The 650-hour Massage Therapy program is licensed by the state and prepares students for the licensure examination.

Students receive training from instructors with over 30 years of combined experience who help them become knowledgeable in all types of massage applications: Swedish, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular therapy, Sports, Orthopedic, Prenatal, Spa therapies, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Warm stone, and Thai yoga.

Alabama Healing Arts currently has a 100% pass rate for students taking the MBLEX.

Upon completion of the weekends-only yoga instructor training, graduates will qualify to become registered yoga teachers.

After completing the three-level Reiki course, students are issued appropriate documentation with an official Usui Reiki seal and are qualified to lead certification training.

Fees vary by program.

Courses offered:

• Massage Therapy
• Yoga Instructor
• Reiki Training

Contact information:

• Alabama Healing Arts, LLC: 6304  Cottage Hill Road, Mobile, AL, 36609
• Phone: 251-753-1937
• Website: http://alabamahealingarts.com

7Pipe Welders Academy

Alabama Pipe Welders Academy is providing training for future professional welders.

The school is owner-operated, class sizes are five students max to guarantee proper and thorough instruction.

At Alabama Pipe Welders Academy students get programs tailored to their needs and what they want to learn.

School instructors have 50 years of combined experience of working in shipyards, pipeline offshore and land lay, construction, and more.

The school also has an AWS Certified Welding Inspector on staff.

Each student will have hours of 1 on 1 training with the instructor.

The school also provides NDT training and a Pipe Fitting Course.

Fees. Tuition is between $5,000 and $13,000, depending on the class.

The price of NDT training ranges between $350-$1,350.

Alabama residents who are considered low income or have been laid off can apply for financial aid.

Courses offered:

• Combo Pipe
• GTAW Pipe
• SMAW Pipe
• MIG Pipe
• Pipeline Course
• Pipefitting

Contact information:

• Alabama Pipe Welders Academy: 715 Saint Emanual St. 36603
• Phone: 251-222-9799
• Website: http://www.alabamapipewelders.com

8ArcPro, Pipe Welding School

ArcPro Inc. is a hands-on school that offers training for future pipe welders.

After only a few months of training, students are ready for employment in a high-demand, rewarding industry.

ArcPro specializes in training welders in Tungsten/Inert Gas (TIG)(also referred to as GTAW, Gas/Tungsten Arc Welding) and Stick (also referred to as SMAW, Shielded Metal Arc Welding) welding process.

Enrollment. After an instructor has evaluated the prospective student’s initial skill level and recommended the training program to the Director of Admissions, the next step is to secure a slot for the training.

Positions are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Fees. Tuition varies by program: the SMAW program costs $5,000 while the GTAW/SMAW Combination Pipe Welding Certificate Program costs $9,999.

All courses include supplies/books/manuals, equipment and instructor supervision.

Tuition aid is also available to qualifying students.

The school is also available for G.I. Bill.

Courses offered:

• GTAW (TIG) Pipe Welding Certificate Program (10 weeks)
• SMAW (Stick) Pipe Welding Certificate Program (8 weeks)
• GTAW/SMAW (Combination) Pipe Welding Certificate Program (18 weeks)

Contact information:

• ArcPro, Inc. is located at 6738 Bayou Isle Ln, Theodore, Alabama 36582
• Phone: (251) 272-1580
• Website: http://www.arcpromobile.com

9Blue Cliff Career College

Blue Cliff College offers training for students who want to build a career in the beauty and massage industry.

At Blue Cliff instruction is primarily competency-based, designed based on occupational analysis and/or recognized national standards.

The programs prepare students to take the hands-on State Practical Exam and the written exam.

The 1,500 hours Cosmetology curriculum includes classes about acrylic nails, basic chemistry, basic electricity, braiding and braid extensions, chemical texture service, CPR/First aid, facial makeup, hair cutting, hair removal, manicuring, wig and hair enhancements and much more.

The 750-hour Massage Therapy program teaches students about anatomy, palpatory, and kinesiology, chair massage, charting, CPR/First Aid, health & nutrition, marketing, Swedish massage, neuromuscular therapy, spa massage and much more.

During the 1500-hour Esthetics program students learn about anatomy & physiology, the anatomy of facial, aromatherapy, basic electricity, basic shiatsu, CPR/first aid, infection control, reflexology, skin types & treatments, spa & body treatments and much more.

Blue Cliff Career College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

Fees. Tuition is $ 9,950 for the Massage Therapy program, $14,150 for the Esthetics program and $11,850 for the Cosmetology program.

Financial aid and scholarships are available to qualifying students.

Courses offered:

• Massage Therapy
• Cosmetology
• Esthetics

Contact information:

• Blue Cliff College is located at 2970 Cottage Hill Rd #175 Mobile, AL 36606
• Phone: (251)-473-2220
• Website: https://blue.edu

10Flight Training of Mobile

Flight Training of Mobile is a full-service Flight School providing flight training, aircraft rental, pilot supplies, CATS testing center, flight reviews, and coordinated check rides.

Flight Training of Mobile has FAA-Certified Flight Instructors with years of experience training pilots.

Potential students can schedule a discovery flight with an instructor for $135, to see what flying is all about.

Enrollment. Students can start training at any age but you need to be at least 16 years old to be able to solo and at least 17 years old to get your license.

The school recommends students to be at least 15 before they start training.

Each new student needs to complete the following steps before they can start flight training:

Stop by the school to fill out a Rental Agreement

Bring a valid Driver’s License and Passport/Birth Certificate.

Purchase the Private Pilot Cessna Flight Training kit by King Schools for $402.22; the school suggests studying at least the first three online ground lessons before scheduling the first flight lesson.

Fees. Aircraft rental hourly rates vary between $105-$200.

Instructor rates are $50-$55/hour

Courses offered:

• Sport Pilot Course – Part 61
• Private Pilot Course – Part 141 or 61
• Instrument Pilot Course – Part 141 or 61
• Commercial Pilot Course – Part 141 or 61
• Flight Instructor Course – Part 61
• Flight Instructor Instrument Course – Part 61

Contact information:

• Flight Training of Mobile: 371 Flave Pierce Rd, Mobile, AL 36608
• Phone: 251.441.0723
• Website: http://www.flyftm.com