Jones Technical Institute
Welcome to J-Tech
Join the Trades Revolution.
The high demand for skilled workers is changing the way America works. Learning a trade in today’s evolving workplace might just be the thing that propels your future forward! Start your training now at J-Tech and be a part of the talented Automotive, Diesel, Marine & RV, HVAC-R, Welding & Fabrication Technicians, and Network Administration and Security professionals who keep America running.
What Are You
Looking for?
Begin and end your search at J-Tech, with programs that are designed to prepare you for a well-paying, rewarding career—in 2 years or less. Get trained, get to work—and start getting paid.
If your son or daughter is looking for a career path with a fast track to earning and jobs are plentiful—we can help. J-Tech has a variety of skilled trade programs to choose from and our team of dedicated instructors are here to support students from the day they step on campus to graduation day.
Building a better future for yourself and your family doesn’t have a timeline. If you’re looking to change careers or just want to add to your existing skill set, the programs at J-Tech offer options for just about any lifestyle.
Maybe you’ve got questions, or maybe you’re still trying to figure out the right career path for your future. Let’s explore the options together!
Is Hands-on Career Training Right for You?
This fun, online quiz takes 3 minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you’re best suited for.
Learn More about
Essential Careers
J-Tech is doing a whole lot more than training the next generation of essential workers.
We’re working hard to become a driving force for excellence in the Automotive, Diesel, Marine & RV, HVAC-R, and Welding & Fabrication Technology fields. With solid industry partners like NAPA Auto Parts—we’re focused on moving these industries forward by preparing our students for the real world with hands-on training at our 168,000 square foot facility.
ACCSC School of Excellence
In 2024, Jones Technical Institute was awarded the ACCSC School of Excellence recognition by our accreditor. This award recognizes J-Tech’s efforts in demonstrating a high level of achievement among our students and a commitment to the accreditation process.
Our
Programs
Automotive Technology
Driving Futures Forward.
J-Tech Automotive Technology program is helping students become heroes of the highway, making mobility happen for people everywhere, every day. Join us and get trained in basic automotive maintenance, diagnostic procedures, and effective repair methods, using testing equipment and specialized tools. The program also includes training on electrical, HVAC, engine performance, suspension, steering, brake systems, and transmission diagnosis and repair.
Diesel Technology
Torque Up Your Skill Set.
Diesel Technicians do more than keep diesel engines running—they help keep our economy going by playing an important part in the transportation industry. At J-Tech Institute, we’re doing our part to meet the demand for skilled diesel technicians by offering a 91-credit hour, ASE-based Diesel Technology Program. With a curriculum designed to help students acquire critical hands-on skills and the confidence they need to launch successful careers, our students become essential workers in the diesel technology industry.
HVAC-R
Too Cool for Traditional School.
Marine & RV Technology
Float Like a Boat, Sting like an ATV.
If you’re a fan of the open road and open water, what better way to earn a living than fixing the machines that get people out on them. As a student in J-Tech’s Marine and Recreational Vehicle Technology program, you’ll learn the ins and outs of both the marine side and the land side of recreational vehicles including diagnostic procedures and effective repair methods for motorhomes and RVs, powerboats, jet skis, diesel and gasoline outboard and inboard engines, and more.
Network Administration and Security
Powering Connectivity. Protecting Networks.
If you’re interested in a career working with computer networks and IT systems, you’re in the right place. Businesses rely on trained professionals to help maintain, secure, and troubleshoot their networks. J-Tech’s Network Administration and Security program provides hands-on training in network setup, troubleshooting, and security fundamentals, helping students develop technical skills with routers, firewalls, cloud computing, and operating systems in a real-world IT lab environment.
Welding & Fabrication Technology
Make Sparks Fly.
Skilled welders and fabricators are the backbone of many industries. Get your training at J-Tech and learn on modern equipment with all the specialized tools you need to hone the craft of welding and fabrication. You’ll learn basic and advanced pipe welding, shielded arc welding, flux cored welding; using TIG, MIG, and STICK welders, along with plasma and carbon arc cutters; various alloys, rigging; and safety equipment. Get prepared for the real-world workplace in 18 months with hands-on training from seasoned professionals.
Commercial Truck Driving
Licensed to Thrill.
The commercial truck driving industry is not only vital to a thriving economy, it is an important part of our everyday lives. J-Tech Institute’s 4- or 8-week Commercial Truck Driving and CDL Program is helping students acquire the skills necessary to prepare for the Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Examination and to launch successful careers as commercial truck drivers.
Get In, Get Out,
Get Hired
The workplace is more competitive than ever. That’s why our programs are designed to prepare students by teaching the technical and soft skills employers are looking for and making sure graduates have the tools they need to succeed! Our success at J-Tech is a team effort. Come join our team and keep your future moving forward as part of the essential workforce!
(start dates 09/01/2019–08/31/2020)*
(start dates 09/01/2019–08/31/2020)*
*BASED ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT OUTCOMES REPORT TO ACCSC IN THE 2023 ANNUAL REPORT
Why
J-Tech?
2 1/2 Day
Schedules
School-Issued
Laptop
Evening Classes Available
Career Placement Opportunities
613 Piece
Tool Set
Part-Time Job Assistance
Let's Do this!
What’s your driving force? If it’s to work in an industry that’s all about keeping things moving and our economy running—you’ve come to the right place! Join the skilled professionals making engines hum and wheels turn every single day. J-Tech can help you propel your future down the road to success!
Industry
Partners
J-Tech, a nonprofit institution, is committed to offering the best education and training possible, so we partnered with industry-leading corporations that truly care about the advancement of the automotive, diesel, marine and RV, HVAC, and transportation industries.
What J-Tech Employers
Are Saying
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
The Jones Technical Institute school admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.