
Little Rock, AR 72209
Phone: (501) 372-1590
Fax: (501) 372-2879 Online: myacef.org Founded in 1994, the Arkansas Construction Education Foundation (ACEF) is a nonprofit training organization committed to building Arkansas’ skilled workforce through high-quality apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs. As one of the state’s largest providers of registered apprenticeship training, ACEF partners with employers, schools, and industry leaders to prepare students for lifelong careers in construction. ACEF offers hands-on training across a wide range of trades, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, concrete finishing, diesel mechanics, crane operation, and heavy equipment operation. With over 900 active apprentices and multiple training locations across the state, ACEF plays a critical role in strengthening Arkansas’s construction industry and opening doors for the next generation of skilled workers.
Degree Programs
Electrical Apprenticeship
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (or HVAC, or HVACR)
Plumbing Apprenticeship
Construction Equipment Operation
Diesel Technology
Workforce Leadership
Plumbing Technology
Diesel & Truck Technology