National Career Institute - East Orange, New Jersey

Melanie C.

I have a lot to say about Nci, I was a student for a 7 month construction program. This class is highly neglected. We waited one whole month for wood!! It’s construction the space is small and to wait one whole month for supplies is horrible. We did not do cement even tho it’s advertised. They did help me a lot knowing I stay at a shelter with my family. They helped by giving us clothing which I’m grateful for but as far as the school itself. I don’t know why they would false advertise the curriculum. They would claim we spent too much time on a project after having us wait for materials, to the point where our teacher would in the middle of class to buy everything himself at Home Depot. It’s not his fault but they were going to make us wait longer. They don’t let us take paid job while working but wanted our construction class to do plumbing for free in their administration office then they wanted us to the flooring which we declined. After both of those incidents they made us stop our class projects and move on to the next thing. Call it what you want but I believe this was intentional. We got the basic materials but they wanted us to do electrical again which we never did again but didn’t provide us with tools. All the other classes have extra of everything yet we had to share and pass around materials which prolonged the learning process seeing as to how most of us had to watch and wait to take a turn. I honestly felt like quitting due to the neglect they were showing my class. I stuck through it and finished thanks to the motivation from the teacher. Oh and pay attention when you take the tour. They tell you they give you time to find a job to start paying them back. It’s a lie these people only care about the money. Your return unless you take nursing will probably be $342 and you don’t get materials like that I swear Amazon sells the same stuff they gave us for $30 like I had to beg for pliers. When I took a school grant that was supposed to cover materials ext. What they tell you in the tour is not what they do towards the end. Also they do not help finding jobs. They fired the best person who was helping find student jobs. Yet they have someone who is supposed to be in charge Mrs. Christine she does everything in the world but help find jobs. When I first started school student who graduated prior to me gave me advise and that was to not rely on them to help find a job. They lie on their paperwork to get better numbers. She collects the attendance she is everywhere literally. Smoke break every 10 mins but doesn’t help find Jobs then blames others but you have been working there for years so like why is everyone to blame when the school promises to help find work.most people who go here are adults yet because it’s a school they speak to us like children and we aren’t. As someone who really needed this to know I’m job searching alone because the school only wants me to pay them back. Mind you they know I’m homeless in a shelter with my kids. I didn’t get asked about job interviews not one thing. I bet if you ask any of them now they wouldn’t even be able to answer you. They fired the girl who was helping us with it. But don’t worry NCI I’ll be back in November cause I know those people are coming. I’m going to tell them everything. I could’ve learned so much more had they not neglected the construction program. I have proof as well because since I started school I have pictures and videos of everything we have done. The advertising for NCI’s Construction program is false! We didn’t do any commercial building only residential and it was the very basics.

Ray C.

Great school! Great hands on experience!
Great staff with really good energy from the Administration Team too the instructors! Very supportive and passionate about helping the students learn and feel comfortable. lots of encouraging awards and catering events conducted by the staff. I took the Electrical course & HVAC course (total of 8 months) and completed several projects all from what I learned at NCI. attached are some pictures of hands on projects I completed. I Definitely recommend this school to anyone.

Devonta

My experience here at NCI has exceeded my expectations. Great School, Great Staff , Great teachers , Great people & Great Environment overall. There’s a perfect balance of knowledge you will learn from the books & experience you will gain from the hands on task, that will catapult you on your path to the career you’re looking for. Only regret is that I didn’t start sooner!

Maya J.

NCI is a GREAT school. The admissions team helps you at any means necessary. They are always friendly and positive. The teachers go out of their way to get you to understand. My rating for the school 10/10❗️

Tikey F.

Extremely Disappointing Experience

I had a terrible experience at this school. While they promise hands-on training and career preparation, what they actually deliver is far from it. The instructors spend most of their time talking about their personal lives instead of teaching valuable skills. Upon graduating with the certification, you’re left unprepared to handle real-world situations, like working on air conditioning or heating systems. Their teaching is practically nonexistent, leaving students feeling lost and inadequately trained.

This school only seems to care about money, not about the well-being or success of its students. The administration is incredibly irresponsible, and the overall environment is unprofessional and unhelpful.

Additionally, if you’re referred here through Equus Workforce Solutions or any other government agency that promises extended unemployment benefits, be aware of their misleading terms. The benefits only last until the final day of school. For example, if your program ends on the 3rd of the month, your unemployment benefits will also stop on that day—leaving students in a terrible financial situation. Many students end up jobless, with no way to support themselves or their families. This setup is incredibly harmful, as it punishes students who are trying to improve their future.

I strongly advise anyone considering this school to think twice. It’s a waste of time and money, and it leaves you worse off than when you started.

Rosemie S. L.

Great school, with a great staff administration
They care about their students and help you with anything you want in, there are respect you.
The teachers is good at teaching.
One more thing I love about this school is that teachers will give you time to study before the final exam. you won't fail any class trust me.

Aay C.

For motivational purpose, I was just released from being incarcerated I had so much running thru my mind when I was away I didn’t know what to do with myself I just knew I didn’t wanna go back to the streets because you have only two options Death or being incarcerated again. I changed my ways by going to Reentry “VANTAGE POINT” and it lead me to this school I enjoyed my time at this school I met some great students with the same mission as me wanting greatness and the teachers was funny and also intelligent….. my only regret in life is i wish i would’ve done this earlier in life i didn’t realize how important this trade is…. Just remember your boy that’s on the block with you right now slight chance he won’t be the one next to you in class or asking how school went… BE ABOUT YOU GET IT DONE IF U WANT IT GO GET IT!!!!!! Good luck to you and the rest I made it!!

Lawrence H.

Great staff here. And the program is alot cheaper and faster than any others around. You get out of it what you put in,and can also get help with job placement assistance, financial aid, and other services they have, such as food for people that need it, and a kitchen. I would recommend this place to anyone trying to get into the HVAC or Electrical fields. I can't speak for the Nursing side because I don't know anything about it.