Jay's Technical Institute

Houston, TX
11910 Fondren Meadow, Houston, TX 77071
713-772-2410

Jay's Technical Institute is a private, for-profit trade school in Houston, Texas. The school was founded in 2001 by Jay Prakash, who also serves as its CEO. The school offers associate's degrees and certificates in various technical and trade fields, such as HVAC, welding, and automotive technology.

The school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). It is also licensed by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) and is a member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

As of 2019, the school had an enrollment of approximately 500 students. The majority of students are male and most are between the ages of 18 and 24. The school has a retention rate of 66%.

The school has been the subject of some controversy. In 2016, the Houston Chronicle reported that the school was being investigated by the TWC for allegedly misleading students about job placement rates and the average salaries of graduates. The school was also sued by the U.S. Department of Education in 2017 for allegedly falsifying loan documents.

Despite the controversy, the school has received some positive reviews. Students have praised the quality of the instruction and the support they received from staff.

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 105

Type: Private for-profit, less-than 2-year

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