TheCareerYouDeserve
StartsHere.
Earn your CDL or trade certification in weeks — not years. Job placement assistance included at no additional cost.
Accredited, Licensed & Employer-Trusted
Verified by the [State] Department of Transportation and accredited through the National Center for Construction Education and Research.
Our Programs
Choose Your Path to a
Skilled Trade Career
Every program is taught by certified industry professionals and backed by our job placement guarantee.
Class A CDL Truck Driver Training
3 WeeksMaster commercial driving on modern equipment with one-on-one instruction. Complete pre-trip, backing, and road testing required for licensure.
Welding & Metal Fabrication
8 WeeksTrain in MIG, TIG, and stick welding on industry-standard equipment. Graduate with AWS-aligned certification preparation.
HVAC Technician Certification
10 WeeksLearn residential and light commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. EPA 608 certification included.
Employment Outcomes
Every Graduate Tracked.
Every Outcome Verified.
We don't estimate our placement rates. We contact every employer and confirm every hire — then we publish the numbers. Every year.
Our graduates are employed at:
Why Choose Us
Why Employers Recruit
Directly from Our Graduates
Fastest Path to Your License
Earn industry credentials in 3 to 10 weeks. Our cohort structure removes wasted classroom time and replaces it with focused, hands-on training.
Earn More, Starting Sooner
Graduates earn an average $61,400 in year one — paying back tuition within the first 3 to 4 months on the job, with room to grow.
Placement Support Until You're Hired
Our placement team builds your résumé, runs interview prep, and connects you to our network of vetted employer partners until you accept an offer.
The Process
From Enrollment to Employment
in Four Structured Steps
Submit Your Application
A 5-minute online form. No fees, no commitments.
Meet Your Enrollment Advisor
Discuss goals, financing options, and cohort start dates.
Complete Your Program
Train in our shop or yard under certified instructors.
Accept a Job Offer
Interview with our employer partners — most graduates accept within 30 days.
The Faculty
Instructors Who've Lived
the Career You're Choosing
Class A CDL Instructor | 22 Years OTR Experience
Logged over 2 million accident-free miles across all 48 states. Former safety supervisor at Schneider National. Holds endorsements in tanker, hazmat, and doubles/triples.
Lead Welding Instructor | AWS Certified
Structural steel and pipeline welder turned educator. Built her career on the Permian Basin. AWS Certified Welding Inspector and educator with a passion for precision.
HVAC Program Director | EPA Universal
Started as a residential service tech, retired as commercial systems supervisor for a national contractor. Trains the diagnostic mindset employers want most.
Graduate Voices
From Our Graduates' Own Words
Three weeks. That's all it took. I was unloading trucks at a warehouse making $14 an hour. Today I'm running coast-to-coast routes with benefits and a $72,000 base.
I was the only woman in my cohort and I was treated like a professional from day one. The instructors pushed me harder than I thought I could go.
I had a placement interview two days after graduation and an offer that same week. The team here doesn't just train you — they don't stop until you're hired.
Tuition & Financing
Straightforward Pricing.
No Hidden Fees.
- DOT physical
- Drug screen
- Permit fees
- Endorsements
- PPE & gear kit
- Material costs
- AWS testing
- Job placement
- Tool kit
- EPA 608 exam
- Textbooks
- Internship placement
Zero-interest financing over 18 or 24 months with no application fees.
We're an approved provider — most students qualify for full tuition coverage.
GI Bill® and Chapter 31 Voc Rehab benefits are accepted across all programs.
Partner companies reimburse tuition for hired graduates within their first year.
Our Campus
Serving [City] and
[Region] Since 2009
TradeReady Academy operates a 12-acre training campus serving the entire [Region] metro area. Students travel from [City], [City], and [City] for our cohort-based programs. On-site parking, classroom facilities, a working truck yard, and a fully equipped welding and HVAC shop sit on a single campus.
Campus Location
Frequently Asked
Frequently Asked Questions
A high school diploma or GED is required for our HVAC and Welding programs. Class A CDL training only requires a valid driver's license and ability to pass a DOT physical.
New cohorts launch every 2 weeks across all three programs. Most applicants begin training within 14 to 30 days of submitting their application.
Yes. We offer in-house monthly payment plans, WIOA workforce grants, VA benefits, and employer reimbursement partnerships. 7 of 10 students enroll with zero out-of-pocket cost on day one.
Our pass rates exceed 95%. In the rare case a student does not pass on the first attempt, retraining and a retake are included at no additional cost.
Yes. Our dedicated placement team builds your résumé, schedules interviews with our employer partners, and continues to support you until you accept a job offer.
Absolutely. Our Morning, Afternoon, and Weekend cohorts are scheduled around standard work hours so you can keep your current job during training.
Out-of-state students are welcome. We provide a list of vetted short-term housing options near campus, including weekly-rate motels and short-term apartment rentals.
The Next Cohort
Starts Soon.
Seats Are Limited.
Apply today — the process takes less than 5 minutes, and our enrollment team will call you within one business hour.