I came here to get my cert and am leaving this place with 3 certs great teacher Randy and Tyler…read moreboth are great give you great one on one and thanks to them i became a great welder going back for my LA city just can't get enough of this great school

Absolutely satisfied..This place is awesome! The teacher is excellent and of course thanks to Cris…read moreand Randy. Ask them of what you need and they pretty much have everything. Love it. . . . . .

I don't even know where to begin when it comes to how amazing everyone at American Fabrication…read moreAcademy is. Luke and his team are incredibly professional instructors who are truly dedicated to bringing out the best in each student. Ladies, if you're feeling a bit intimidated or worried that you'll be treated differently, don't be. The only thing you really need to survive AFA is a sense of humor (that goes for the guys too) I remember sitting in college, debating whether it was the right path for me or if I should take the leap and pursue a trade. I'm beyond glad I did. I have absolutely no regrets about attending AFA. Ralph, Ronnie, Doc, and Kyle not only taught me during my time there, but they continue to teach and support me even after graduation. Whether I need extra practice or advice, before an interview or for a weld test their doors are always open. Luke, Robert, Marcio, and Gus have also been incredibly supportive and instrumental in helping me grow in my welding career. Never in a million years did I think I'd find myself in aerospace, but here I am and I couldn't have done it without the amazing team at AFA. And of course, shoutout to the wonderful ladies in the office, they are always a delight to talk to and often the highlight of my day. Whatever I needed, they were there to help. P.S. Sorry it took me so long to leave a review... I've been busy working at the jobs you guys helped me get!

This school changed my life in the best ways. I came straight out of high school with an interest…read morein welding and fabrication, but no hands-on experience. From day one, the American Fabrication Academy taught me the foundational skills I needed to enter this trade and gave me lifelong mentors I now consider family. Before attending AFA, my only work experience was babysitting. After graduating in March, it took a little time, but by May I had job offers from SpaceX and Anduril Industries at just 19 years old. I'm beyond grateful for how much this school helped me during and even after the program. If you're looking for a trade school that truly cares about your future not just your tuition this is the place. The staff here go above and beyond to set you up for success, and that support doesn't end when you graduate. I want to give a special thank you to all the instructors who were a part of my journey: Luke, Marcio, Kyle, Ronnie, Doc, and David, Robert, as well as Gus, the recruiter, and Silvia at the front desk. Each of them played a role in my growth. They're not only incredibly knowledgeable, but they also know how to keep things fun always joking around, but dead serious when it comes to teaching you the craft and work ethic this industry demands. In my opinion, AFA is the top trade school in California. To this day, I'm still learning from the advice and lessons they gave me things I never got from traditional high school or anyone for that matter. Forever grateful for the family I made at AFA. Thank you for everything. -Christine class #39

Anytime I'm pursuring education, I take my time in comparing schools/programs to see what suits my…read moreneeds best. Hands down, Welding Certification Center was the superior program. From the clean, organized, and functional facility, to the access of quality instructors. Having a smaller amount of students in the classroom gave me the ability to ask questions without having to wait for an instructor. With all the guidance and knowledge received I was able to gain a lot of confidence in my welding principles and applications. Over all Welding Certification Center delivered an unparalleled experience. I highly recommend you tour their facility if you're interested in welding education.

It was sold as something a novice can pick up with no experience. I payed the 15k. Got passed at…read moreeach level despite obviously being terrible and failed my tests. If you don't have the means to practice outside of the school, you should think twice about it. 15k down the drain with nothing to show for it. But the school is run properly and well supplied. Everyone there is accomodating but you have to pay a lot for any extra practice.

I came to CTM in august 2025 with zero welding experience. Jonathan & Cory are very helpful and…read morestraight forward in every aspect. They help you understand different welding positions, and thoroughly teach you many techniques to help achieve your welding goals. Learning something new can make you frustrated with yourself at times, but with their guidance, it can be accomplished. They were also very accommodating to my full time work schedule, which made the experience even better. After about 5 1/2 months & only a few days a week, I received my 3G/4G welding certification. I can't thank these guys enough. Very professional group of men with great communication and very understanding. I highly recommend CTM for anyone looking to enter the welding trade.

Jonathan and Cory are great teachers! Had a good experience here learning how to weld. At first I…read morewas unsure of myself, if not overwhelmed, but with the CTM team's guidance and knowledge, I feel like I'll go far in the field applying what I've learned. If you're thinking of learning how to weld, look no further. Everything is hands-on and straight forward, no BS. Would definitely recommend if you're looking to learn a trade.

I just recently finished the HVAC program at this school and it's been the best learning…read moreexperience. The night instructor (Pete Mateo) is great teacher. He teaches you how itll be in the field and gives you an education I don't think you can find anywhere else. Highly recommend if your thinking about joining HVAC

I'm someone who completed the Electrical Program at CET. Even though I had a great relationship…read morewith everyone at the school, I still want to give future students an honest perspective on the program. If you're looking for a program you can complete relatively quickly and you're willing to put in the time and effort to learn the trade, you can succeed here. However, from my experience, you will have to depend heavily on self-learning and help from classmates. I personally felt that the instructors in both the AM and PM classes could have been much stronger in the classroom and more hands-on in the lab. When I first entered the program, I knew absolutely nothing about the electrical trade, so most of what I learned came from putting in the time to teach myself, practice, and learn from my classmates. Another issue was materials. We would sometimes run short on electrical materials and have to wait a while for more to come in. Even when they finally arrived, the amount we were allowed to use was limited, which made it harder to get as much hands-on practice as we should have. I think future students should know is that job placement assistance was not what I expected. The school tells students that they will help with finding employment, and the website mentions "Job Placement Assistance," but in my experience, I had to do most of the job searching and applying on my own. My biggest piece of advice to future electrical students is: once you receive your ET card and OSHA 10, start applying immediately. Don't wait until graduation. Apply everywhere, email electrical companies directly, call companies, and go above and beyond to get your foot in the door. CET can give you an opportunity to enter the electrical trade, but you need to be consistent and willing to teach yourself, practice, ask questions, and actively pursue employment. Your success will depend heavily on how much effort you put into it.

definitely learned a lot here, unfortunately they exaggerate the AWS certification and job…read morepotential. the career center was a mess when it came time for our class which is just bad timing understandablely but still. for a "98% job rate" my class of 17, only 3 have jobs post graduation. other than the career center you definitely learn a lot and have great opportunities.

Amazing School! Hands on training and great instructorsread more

129/2024 First time…read morevisiting this Learning Center through the high school career class field trip. They provide training programs for students, as well as already employed working staff . Programs being offered are: Intro to Welding ARM (Automation, Robotics, Mechatronics) Industrial Electrical and Mechanical pre-apprenticeship Since courses are thru grants , FREE Tuition but there's a waiting list. We had an informative hour workshop with Karena who is the Workforce Development Coordinator. We had a tour of the center like the classrooms, Pre-Engineering Lab Mechanical Lab Computer Lab

After taking the metal fabrication course at Covina Trade Tech I gained confidence to rebuild a…read moreFJ40 utilizing and repairing many of the body panels. The class goes over a lot of material from basic MIG and TIG to metal forming and is worth taking twice. There is also a brief CAD lesson along with the plasma table training. Aaron is a great instructor and is a renowned in the vehicle industry. His passion and dedication shows in everything he builds

Great school and the welding teachers are highly skilled know what u need to know about welding…read moreand they're skills are awesome and u could get ur D1.1 and ur 6g cert the facility has every tools u need to become a welder an good welder and also get ur license also

I am very grateful for INTERCOAST to offer TEST PREP for certification of becoming SUD certified!…read more(They offer other programs as well.) Especial thanks to Evangelia, really relatable, encouraging and made me feel welcomed!

Cindy Joey and Oyuky are the greatest !! they helps everyone even if you do not think she will…read morehelp you , she will definitely help she helps everyone and anyone she is the nicest person . Everyone at this school is really nice especially Chris being very welcoming on my first day to my last days at the school . I really appreciate the work they put in for me , to succeed in life to become more successful thank you Cindy , Joey and Oyuky for helping me get a better path in my education and work experiences.

I honestly had a great experience; it was a good feeling to go back to school. I did learn a lot…read moreand graduate with high honor. But the school does teach you just enough to get your foot in the door and in the field. You will learn much more once you in a shop and will do real hands-on work. So, you are not leaving the school as an expert, but you will learn enough to get you started.

Very frustrated with their lack of urgency to help parents get information. Paid in full at the…read moreschool for the classes however still getting charged via fafsa even though we paid out of pocket?!! When I called- no one willing to help.