What Ayers Career College does

Ayers Career College is a privately-held, proprietary vocational training institution incorporated in Louisiana as Ayers Career College, Inc. Founded in 1953 and headquartered at 8820 Jewella Avenue in Shreveport, Louisiana, with an additional administrative office at 3010 Knight Street, it operates a single ~24,000-square-foot campus serving the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area and surrounding parishes (Bossier, Sabine, Webster, Natchitoches). It runs four program tracks — Electrical Technician, HVAC-R Technician, Medical Assistant, and Pharmacy Technician — delivered as in-person, hands-on courses of 36 weeks (day) or 60 weeks (evening HVAC), supported by externships and a Career Services job placement function. Programs are accredited institutionally by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE), with Pharmacy Technician additionally accredited by ASHP and ACPE, and the school is approved by the US Department of Education, Louisiana Board of Pharmacy, Louisiana State Board of Regents, and Veterans/Workforce agencies.

The business model is tuition-funded vocational education: prospective students apply via direct outreach (toll-free phone, SMS opt-in, online forms, face-to-face admissions meetings) and pay program tuition with financial aid assistance (grants, scholarships, loans, VA benefits). Revenue is concentrated into four short-cycle programs with cohort-based class starts, driving enrollment events. Distribution combines direct admissions, content marketing (blog, SEO, events calendar, earned-media recognition), and employer partnerships — including a 2024 strategic partnership with CVS Health for Pharmacy Technician scholarships and placement — that feed both pipeline and graduate employment outcomes. Customer segments are primarily career changers, recent high school graduates, and military veterans, with monthly employer recruitment visits producing placement outcomes such as HVAC 74%, Medical Assistant 73%, and Pharmacy Technician 86% (Calendar Year 2025).

Leadership is stable and predominantly long-tenured, anchored by Campus President Billy Hanisee. The institution is family-owned/independent with no disclosed parent company, PE/VC backing, acquisitions, subsidiaries, or disclosed revenue; it expanded recognition in 2024–2025 via the Shreveport-Bossier's Choice Bronze award and the inaugural USA Today Top 250 Vocational Schools ranking. Operating margins are not disclosed, and pricing is gated behind a Net Price Calculator rather than published tuition figures.

Name

Ayers Career College

Legal name

Ayers Career College, Inc.

Website

https://ayers.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ayers Career College is a privately-held, proprietary vocational training institution in Shreveport, Louisiana, founded in 1953, offering accredited 36–60 week programs in Electrical Technician, HVAC-R, Medical Assistant, and Pharmacy Technician for career changers, veterans, and recent high school graduates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community College / Training Provider Workforce Pathways Programs (EDAAAOAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning (EDAAAOAC), Electronics Technician Training (Analog/Digital) (EDAOABAG), Construction, Engineering & Skilled Trades Licensure Prep (EDAAANAL)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Career college
• Healthcare training
• Skilled trades training
• Technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Shreveport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Vocational Training Programs: Tuition revenue from four career training programs: Electrical Technician, HVAC-R Technician, Medical Assistant, and Pharmacy Technician. Programs are 36 weeks for day classes and 60 weeks for evening HVAC classes. Financial aid available including grants, scholarships, and loans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ayers Career College delivers accredited vocational training in four career programs—Electrical Technician, HVAC-R Technician, Medical Assistant, and Pharmacy Technician—through hands-on classroom and laboratory instruction at its Shreveport, Louisiana campus. Programs run 36 weeks (day) or 60 weeks (evening HVAC) and include externship components, supported by financial aid services and career placement assistance for graduates seeking regional employment.

Product overview

Ayers Career College is a vocational training institution offering four career-focused training programs: Electrical Technician, Heating/AC/Refrigeration (HVAC-R), Medical Assistant, and Pharmacy Technician. The programs are delivered as standalone vocational training courses with durations ranging from 36 to 60 weeks depending on the program and schedule (day vs. evening). Supporting services include job placement assistance and financial aid guidance. The institution is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education and serves the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area in Louisiana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Technician Training Program A 36-week vocational training program that prepares students for careers as electrical technicians, combining classroom instruction with hands-on training in electrical panels, motor controls, and PLC systems. Designed for individuals seeking entry into the electrical trade in the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area.
• Heating/AC/Refrigeration (HVAC-R) Training Program A vocational training program available in both day (36 weeks) and evening (60 weeks) formats that prepares students to install, repair, service, and maintain residential and light commercial heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems. Designed for individuals pursuing careers in HVAC-R with flexible scheduling options.
• Medical Assistant Training Program A vocational program that trains students to function effectively as members of a medical health team, covering clinical and administrative duties including patient care, medical office procedures, and preparation for national certifications. Designed for individuals entering the medical assisting field in healthcare settings such as Bossier Family Clinic.
• Pharmacy Technician Training Program A program accredited by ASHP and ACPE that trains students in accurately and safely processing prescriptions, aseptic techniques, inventory control, record keeping, and third-party billing. Designed for individuals pursuing pharmacy technician careers, including placement with CVS Health.
• Job Placement Services Career services support including resume writing assistance, interview preparation, job search techniques, employer networking, and job lead referrals to help students and alumni transition from training to employment. Available to enrolled students and alumni of Ayers Career College programs.
• Financial Aid Services Assistance programs helping students apply for grants, scholarships, and loans, with financial aid representatives guiding prospective students through the application process. Supports enrollment decisions for prospective and current students of Ayers Career College.

Quantifiable outcome

• 73% graduation rate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• CVS HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2024Partnership includes pharmacy technician scholarships ($500 each to five students) and job placement opportunities. CVS representatives assist students with transition and application process prior to graduation. Students learn CVS core values and priorities during training, making them especially qualified for CVS Pharmacy positions.
• Caddo Parish School SystemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLouisiana Extension Program allows high school students to pursue education programs at reduced cost through partnership with Caddo Parish School system.
• National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)minorOthersInstitutional partnership providing honor society recognition for eligible students.
• Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional partnership supporting HVAC-R program development and industry alignment.
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASHP accreditation for Pharmacy Technician Program ensures program meets industry standards and qualifies graduates for certification exams.
• Louisiana Department of Vocational RehabilitationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved provider for vocational rehabilitation services, helping individuals with disabilities prepare for and obtain employment.
• Veterans Education and TrainingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved VA educational program provider for veterans, active-duty military, spouses and dependents.
• Workforce Investment Act (WIA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorkforce development partner supporting training for job seekers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Remington College: A Louisiana-headquartered career college operating multiple campuses with diploma and degree programs in healthcare, business, and skilled trades. Direct peer given overlapping program categories (e.g., Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician) and shared Louisiana market.
• ECPI University: Career-focused institution offering accelerated, year-round programs in healthcare, technology, and skilled trades. Direct peer given shared vocational orientation and accelerated-format scheduling similar to Ayers' 36–60 week program durations.
• Universal Technical Institute: Publicly traded provider of technical training including HVAC, electrical, and industrial trades with strong employer partnership model. Direct peer on skilled-trades vocational programming and externship structure.
• Fortis College: Multi-campus career college network offering diploma and associate programs in HVAC, electrical, medical assisting, and pharmacy technology. Direct peer based on substantially overlapping programs and proprietary-school model.
• Vista College: Career college offering vocational diploma programs in healthcare, trades, and business across multiple states. Direct peer on proprietary career-college model and emphasis on short-duration employment-focused credentials.
• Miller-Motte College: Career college operating multiple campuses delivering diploma and degree programs in healthcare, trades, and business. Direct peer given similar proprietary-school structure and overlap in healthcare/allied-health programs.
• Lincoln Tech: Multi-campus career college offering HVAC, electrical, and healthcare vocational programs nationwide. Direct peer with substantially overlapping program mix and proprietary-school business model.
• Concorde Career Colleges: Career college chain specializing in healthcare programs (including Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician) with campuses across multiple states. Direct peer on overlapping healthcare vocational offerings and employer-driven placement model.
• CollegeAmerica: Career-focused institution offering accelerated diploma and degree programs in healthcare, business, and technology. Direct peer given shared proprietary accelerated-format model and overlap in allied-health vocational programs.

Broad incumbents

• Perdoceo Education Corporation: Publicly traded education company (PRDO) owning American InterContinental University and Colorado Technical University with online-focused career and degree programs. Broader incumbent showing the institutional-investor exit structure available in proprietary education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ayerscareercollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/123691321019222
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ayers-career-college

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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