American Trade School — Local services in St. Ann

So the training is fine. The introduction to AC class has some pretty useful information; however there are no instructors currently training students with their journeyman's license. So the diploma that they give you is pretty much worthless. You still have to either work under a journeyman for 4 and half years before your eligible to sit for the State test in Missouri. None of the time you spend in school goes towards the state journeyman's hours needed to qualify. You can legitimately get your EPA certification by going to an HVAC parts warehouse and testing for it there. Total cost for the school is around $23000...the cost to take the test is around $75 plus study materials. You can actually get an HVAC certification at Florissant Valley Community College for around $650. Make no mistake this school is a for profit enterprise..they only average around an 80% rate of placement for graduates. I feel like during the whole process that the administration is not telling you the truth of how the HVAC licensing process works from St. Louis City to the County where they require an HVAC Mechanical license to work almost anywhere in the County. You could watch trouble shooting videos on youtube, study and get your EPA certification, and start working at an HVAC company to start your hours towards your journeyman's status without having to acrue...

I took their HVAC course right after getting out of the Marine Corps. They have a very good system fir processing the GI Bill which made it incredibly easy for me to enroll. The instructors know their stuff and they really work with their students to help them fully understand the material and not just to push them along to pass the next test. Their career counselor will work with you on a resume and will help find a company to work for. Their HVAC course also covers all classroom hours needed for becoming a journeyman so you just have to worry about clocking in the work hours for it. And they cover the testing for all parts of the EPA license to allow one to work in refrigerant. They not only helped me into a stable career, but they also gave me more confidence in standing on my own after getting out of the military. I would definitely recommend them for those wanting to get into this career and especially for military members who want to utilize...

Attending ATS was one of the smartest decision I have ever made. The instructors are helpful, wise, and always willing to help with anything we need. Everyone truly cares about your success and the classes were very hands on which helped retain the information. I learned many things such as being professional, business knowledge, and tools that I need to be the best HVAC tech that I can be. Additionally, they try to make sure you have a job best fit for you by the time you graduate, if not before. As a former ATS student I would say the staff such as teachers including the people in the office and financial aid were great. I am a proud graduate and feel confident that I will succeed with service and installs professionally...