Why ACI?

Arlington Career Institute is Dedicated to Your Success

As a family-owned institution, Arlington Career Institute is deeply dedicated to the success of our students. Since 1982, this success has been achieved through comprehensive training and education. We believe that everyone should be able to obtain the education they seek, and we’re committed to providing the tools you need to succeed every step of the way.

Have a job? Kids? No problem. Arlington Career Institute offers both day and evening classes to fit any lifestyle. Legal and Healthcare jobs will continue to be in demand and some of our programs can be completed in as little as 10 months! Many of our programs offer an externship class which pairs students with working professionals to provide valuable hands-on industry training. Plus, when it comes time to search for a job, we will help guide you through the process with our Career Placement Assistance program. From enrollment to graduation, Arlington Career Institute is dedicated to your success.

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Accreditations & Organizations

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

ACI is accredited by ACCSC Arlington Career Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. The Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

Texas Workforce Commission Regulation and Approval

Arlington Career Institute is approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges Section, Austin, Texas.

Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS)

The Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) was created to administer long-term services and supports for people who are aging as well as for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. DADS also licenses and regulates providers of these services, and administers the state's Guardianship program. DADS began formal operations on Sept 1, 2004.

Career Colleges and Schools of Texas

ACI is a member of CCST Arlington Career Institute is a member of the Career Colleges and Schools of Texas (CCST). CCST provides scholarships to qualified high school seniors to attend CCST schools. For more information on CCST Scholarships visit their website at www.careerscholarships.org.

National Association for Health Professionals

ACI is a member of the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP). Graduates of ACI's Medical Assistant program are eligible to take NAHP certification exams. The certification exams are given at ACI at various times throughout the year. See www.nahpusa.com for more information.

Veterans Approval

All ACI programs are approved for Veterans benefits under Title 38 by the Texas Workforce Commission, Proprietary Schools Section, Austin, Texas.

National Court Reporters Association

ACI is approved by NCRA Arlington Career Institute's Court Reporting program is approved by the Board of Approved Student Education (BASE) of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA). See www.ncraonline.org for more information.

National Health Career Association

ACI is a member of the National Health Career Association. NHA graduates of ACI's Medical Office Specialist program are eligible for certification. Exams are given at various times throughout the year. See www.nhanow.com for more information.

WIA Approved

ACI is approved by APSCU Arlington Career Institute is a member of the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities (APSCU). APSCU is a national organization, which represents more than 1600 member schools and over two million career college students. See www.career.org for more information.

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ACI Success Story

"...I went through the Legal Assistant program for 9 months full-time. It was hard work, but I made one of my very best friends for life, Katrinia Burkehoff Olvera, through the program. A few months before I graduated, I began working in an office part-time. This was such a thrill to me. Graduating from ACI was the first step in changing my career path and moving on to a better life.

Thank you ACI for helping me change my career path."

- Barbara Kinsey

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