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What’s a Technical College?
Learn a little about technical colleges in this blog.
Technical colleges – or institutes – are higher learning schools that train students for a specific skill, job, or industry. Technical colleges are great for students who know what they want to do and have a particular career track in mind.
Technical colleges typically provide an Associates-level degree or certification upon graduation. Once students graduate, they enter the workforce directly with the necessary skills and credentials they need.
These schools are generally less expensive than four-year universities. Technical colleges also provide hands-on experience, an introduction to the industry, and, most importantly, assisted job placement before graduation.
Some common industries that have technical colleges:
- Cosmetology
- Culinary Arts
- Auto work
- Home work (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, welding, etc.)
- Truck Driving
If you have a specific career in mind, check into local technical colleges in your area. You never know how enrolling in one could fast-track your career.
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