What makes Arizona Automotive Institute the best choice for vocational training courses in Arizona? Our convenient class schedules make it possible to get career training without interrupting your current obligations. For over 45 years, AAI has lead the way in vocational education and career training, providing career-focused, hands-on training you can trust from industry experienced and attentive instructors.
Why Choose AAI?
There are many reasons to choose AAI for developing your vocational skills! Students have chosen to take advantage of our:
- Career-focused Training – Focused on the knowledge and skills that our graduates need to meet the requirements of employers in the real-world job market
- Hands-on Experience – All of our programs are designed to have students work with their hands, gaining experience and confidence
- Flexible Scheduling – Our convenient class schedules make it possible to keep your current obligations while still making time for school
You don’t need to look any further to find a vocational school in Arizona to learn a skilled trade – we have helped thousands of students just like you get the hands-on training to prepare for a variety of trade careers. Put your passion to work at AAI.
What is a Trade & Vocational School?
Trade schools and career colleges focus on the technical skills students need to meet employer requirements. We help students get the vocational-technical school training for the careers they want. It’s important to note the differences between trade schools vs colleges:
Our curriculum is not theoretical; instead, we prepare students for their chosen careers by providing hands-on experience and job-specific training.
We dive right into courses related to our trade school programs, compared to four-year college where “major” courses normally don’t even begin until the 3rd year. AAI gives you the skills, support, and information to help you obtain the vocational career you want.
Trade schools may potentially cost less as well. The average per-year tuition at a four-year private nonprofit college can feel overwhelming to some students. At AAI, we understand the importance of affordability for our students, which is why we invite all campus visitors to meet with financial aid. It’s important to review this information in detail to confirm what program best meets your financial needs. For additional details about estimating your tuition, please see our Net Price Calculator.
We also invite you to meet with our financial aid department for a personalized consultation where you can ask questions and develop a clear understanding of the financial aid options that are available at AAI. We want to make career training an affordable investment in your future, so please get in touch with us to find out how we can help.
Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.
What Career May I Qualify For?
No matter where you are on your educational journey, we can provide you with valuable information about career training at AAI. We offer hands-on training programs designed to help graduates begin successful careers in Combination Welding, Diesel-Heavy Truck, HVAC & Basic Refrigeration, and Automotive Service Technology.
AAI is a great option for those that want the opportunity to get into a career field quickly. You may be able to have a professional career in less time than you think.
Automotive Service Technology
If you have a passion for technology and working with your hands, consider our Automotive Service Technology program. Our car maintenance training curriculum will help students learn the skills and proficiencies employers are looking for.
Diesel – Heavy Truck
Diesel truck technician careers are exciting and rewarding. If you enjoy an ever-changing job where you never have the same day twice, then this is the career for you! You and your team are responsible for using the tools at your disposal to troubleshoot problems. It is a challenging, yet rewarding profession.
Combination Welding
Do you love doing important work with your hands? Do you feel comfortable around heat, flames, and sparks? If you do, combination welding might be the career choice for you.
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Basic Refrigeration
In our HVAC & Basic Refrigeration program, students train with instructors that have real-world experience in the industry and gain the knowledge and skills that employers want. We also include preparation to earn your EPA certification, which allows you to work with refrigerants in both residential and commercial applications.*
*AAI does not guarantee third-party certifications. Certification requirements for taking and passing certification examinations are not controlled by AAI but by outside agencies and are subject to change by the agencies without notice to AAI. Therefore, AAI cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take certification examinations, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.
Career Guidance Services
At AAI, we don’t just train our students: we focus on their success as people, as students, and as graduates.
At every step, from Financial Aid to deciding which of our programs to select, we set up our students for success. Financial aid available to those who qualify.
Career Placement Services
Our Career Services team in Glendale, AZ, is dedicated to building lasting relationships with employers, businesses, and community organizations. Many area employers trust our graduates because they know who we are and what we’re all about.
WHAT OUR GRADUATES SAY
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Our graduates have quite a bit to say about their experiences at AAI. You can listen to their student reviews in their own words.
Schedule A Tour
AAI is the top choice for vocational training in Arizona. We’d like to invite you to experience AAI for yourself. Contact our admissions team to start learning how our career training programs can help you obtain the career you want.
To schedule your individual campus tour, please give us a call at 1.888.419.9440
Begin Your Career Training at AAI
The job market is on the rise in Arizona, with repair services expected to grow 2.90% by 2020. Trade schools are a great choice for students who want to learn career skills quickly so they can enter the workforce and start earning an income. AAI’s excellent technical programs were created to prepare you for some of the most popular skilled trade careers. Our graduates go on to serve in high-demand occupations, using their diplomas from our programs in Automotive Service Technology, Combination Welding, Diesel – Heavy Truck, and HVAC and Basic Refrigeration.
Our unique location in Glendale, AZ features extensive lab and classroom facilities designed to provide hands-on learning experiences and training from qualified instructors.
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Take the next step in launching your career by contacting us today. We can help you get the education and training for the career you want.
