Frequently Asked Questions About Our Trade School in Atlanta
Looking for a career training school or trade school in Atlanta? Altierus can help. Located just off Interstate 85 in Norcross, we offer skilled trade ...
Looking for a career training school or trade school in Atlanta? Altierus can help. Located just off Interstate 85 in Norcross, we offer skilled trade ...
Posted Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 by Altierus
Interested in training for a new career? There are many trade schools in Tampa to choose from—we’re glad you’re considering Altierus Career College! This page answers some of the most common questions people ask about our Tampa campus.
Yes. Altierus Career College is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). For further information on ACCSC, send mail to 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201, call 703-247-4212, or visit www.accsc.org.
The ACCSC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an independent accrediting agency. Many other colleges that focus on career training programs—diplomas and associate degrees—are also accredited by the ACCSC, rather than by a regional accreditor.
In addition, Altierus in Tampa is annually licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information regarding our institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission for Independent Education at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400. Toll-free number: (888) 224-6684.
Altierus Career College Tampa is located on the west side of the city, just north of Hillsborough Avenue between I-275 and State Route 580. The street address for our trade school in Tampa is:
3319 W. Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, FL 33614
Phone: (813) 879-6000
No. Altierus Career College is a non-profit school operated by ECMC Education, an organization focused on delivering innovative career and technical education (CTE) programs that result in better outcomes for students and the communities in which they live and work. Learn more at https://www.ecmceducation.org/.
Altierus focuses on career and technical education (CTE). This is a category of education that includes skilled trade training programs, as well as allied health, entry-level nursing, and other occupational categories.
These “middle-skill” career paths are critical for the continued growth of our economy, especially in healthcare, manufacturing, and construction. By focusing on CTE, Altierus is filling an urgent need in many communities—and helping students build skills for in-demand career paths.
Our trade school in Tampa offers the following programs:
The curriculum of the Associate Degree in Nursing program is approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing.
We also hold other program-level approvals and accreditations:
Yes. We offer the following institutional scholarships and grants:
For more details, please visit our main campus page and click the “scholarships” tab.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. We are also approved for the training of veterans and eligible persons under the provisions of Title 38, United States Code.
No. Everest College was a for-profit network of colleges that closed in 2015. ECMC Education took over the former Everest campus locations (including student records and transcripts) and transitioned them to non-profit institutions in 2016.
Former Altierus and Everest students can visit the Parchment.com website to obtain their transcripts.
We’d love to hear from you! Call (813) 879-6000 or visit our website to get in touch.