For more and more young adults, vocational school programs offer an alternative path to reaching a stable and fulfilling career versus attending a 2-year or 4-year college. Vocational schools are career-focused postsecondary educational institutions offering…
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What is a Trade School?
Trade schools offer postsecondary career training primarily in the skilled and mechanical trades. These programs are different from a traditional college because of their relatively short duration and career-specific coursework. Prerequisites High school diploma or…
Understanding Certifications for HVAC Technicians
HVAC technicians install, maintain and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. These systems are becoming increasingly complex, so job opportunities tend to be better for those with formal HVAC training from a post-secondary institution.…
How to Become a Welder
A professional welder fuses the metal joints that can be found in everything from massive structures like ships and skyscrapers to tiny parts found in computers and medical devices.[1][2] Large or small, a professional welder's work must be…
How to Become a Dental Assistant: Education Requirements, Duties & More
Dental assistants play a critical role in any dentist’s office. Dental assistants help handle patient care and support a wide range of duties, including taking x-rays, managing records and scheduling appointments. If you’re interested in…
How to Become a Medical Assistant
As the aging population grows, the demand for preventive medical care increases as well. This means that physicians are in need of medical assistants to help out with clinical and administrative duties in their offices…
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