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Texas Culinary Schools

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 | subjects | admin

You love to cook.  Experimenting with different spices and flavor combinations, trying new recipes and eating a delicious meal are all experiences that give you joy.  Now you’re ready to take your cooking skills to the next level – to become a real chef – and you’ll need to attend a quality culinary arts program.  Start by browse the list of culinary arts schools below to find a program convenient to you in Texas.  Or, read about How to Become a Chef in Texas.

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Texas Interior Design Schools

Monday, September 20th, 2010 | subjects | admin

Whether it be a residential home or a business office, the choices made with respect to furniture, lighting, window coverings, paint colors, floor coverings and overall arrangement of the space can have a drastic impact on a person’s perception, mood and even productivity.  Skilled interior designers are able to bring all of these physical and spatial elements into a cohesive vision.  For a home, the vision might be “modern” or “country,” depending on the personal tastes of the client.  For a store, the interior design will need to carefully reflect the business’ brand identity.  For an office space, the interior design will need to accommodate the culture and working style of the employees such that they can be happy and productive.

Choosing the right materials to achieve different visions can be a daunting tasks.  By receiving training in interior design, you will learn about different design styles, how to choose materials and how to create 2 and 3-dimensional space plans to illustrate and communicate your vision.

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Texas Radiology Schools

Sunday, September 19th, 2010 | subjects | admin

Radiology is an important medical field that involves passing x-rays through a human body for the purpose of diagnosing medical conditions.  There are several different medical imaging technologies within the field of radiology, including “plain” or “projection” radiography (this is your traditional x-ray), as well as the more modern techniques of ultrasound sonography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and CT scanning.

In order to pursue a career as a radiology technician, x-ray technician, or medical sonographer, you must receive some educational training, typically offered in the form of a diploma or Associates Degree program. Learn more by reading the article How to become a diagnostic medical sonographer in Texas.

There are several schools in Texas that offer radiology programs:

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Texas Nursing Schools

Sunday, September 5th, 2010 | subjects | admin

You are not alone in your search for nursing schools in Texas.  According to Google statistics, Texans searched for Texas nursing programs more than any other type of program.  Within the field of nursing, there are three primary career tracks that you can take:  becoming a nursing assistant, becoming a licensed vocational nurse (LVN), or becoming a registered nurse (RN).

Read more about what’s involved in becoming a licensed vocational nurse (LVN).

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Texas Surgical Tech Schools

Sunday, September 5th, 2010 | subjects | admin

Surgical technologists, also called “scrubs,” “surgical technicians” or “operating room technicians,” assist in surgeries under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses or other surgical personnel. Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists and circulating nurses.  (Source:  Mayo Clinic)

Learn more about a career as a surgical tech:

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Texas Heating and Air Conditioning Schools

Sunday, April 26th, 2009 | subjects | admin

If you’ve ever had your air conditioner fail on a hot summer day or your heater fail on a bitterly cold winter day, you know how important it is to know a good heating and air conditioning technician that can quickly diagnose and repair the problem.

It’s common within this field to be trained in heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration and there is a tremendous amount of variation within each of these technologies when you consider how the devices are powered (gas, electric, solar), at what scale they are used (residential versus commercial) and the different brands that are on the market.  Electronics and computer components are also adding complexity to today’s devices.  Due to the variation, some technicians may choose to specialize in a particular area.

Read an interview with an HVAC specialist in Houston, TX or read an article on how to become an HVAC technician in Texas to learn if this career is right for you.

Receiving training is an important first step in entering this career.  You can either pursue an apprenticeship route or earn your diploma from an accredited trade school or community college.

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Texas Accounting Schools

Sunday, March 15th, 2009 | subjects | admin

Beyond the fundamental tasks of the occupation like tax preparation and bookkeeping, accountants often offer budget analysis, financial and investment planning, information technology consulting, and limited legal services. Accountants can provide tax services to individuals or can work for businesses or government.  Because accountants understand their organizations so well, many of them rise up through the ranks and end up running their companies as top managers and executives.  Accounting careers include staff accountants, controller, auditor, CFO, CPA’s and more.


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Texas Art Schools

Sunday, March 15th, 2009 | subjects | admin

Here is a list of Texas art schools which offer a wide variety of degrees and diplomas in the art field. Find a school nearby that offers graphic design programs, fashion design programs, interior design programs, multimedia programs and more. We’ve also gathered some information about a career in art, located at the bottom of this page. Click on a school to find more specific information or just scroll down the page through all the schools and their programs.


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Texas Automotive Schools

Sunday, March 15th, 2009 | subjects | admin

Automotive schools in Texas offer a wide range of courses including classroom instruction and actual hands-on work to provide a broad based foundation in the repair of automobiles.  You will learn the basics of automobile operation and engines as well as the sophisticated automated testing systems used to diagnose automobile problems.  Lessons should cover many popular automobile brands, both domestic and foreign.  In addition to automotive skills, programs will often include basic English skills, computer skills, and math skills that are the requirements for an auto mechanic’s job.

Some Texas automotive schools may even offer more specialized areas of study like:  transmission repair, tune-ups, computerized fuel injection, air conditioning systems, front-end alignment, or even anti-lock braking systems. Most Texas automotive school graduates will work as mechanics at independent repair shops, service facilities at major store chains, or retail and wholesale auto dealers. A smaller percentage my even find themselves at auto leasing companies or various government agencies.

Read more about Becoming an Automotive Technician. You can also read a interview with a practicing automotive technician to learn more about what a typical day involved.


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Texas Business Schools

Sunday, March 15th, 2009 | subjects | admin


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