Texas Vocational Schools » subjects http://texas-vocational-schools.com Your source for trade schools and programs in Texas Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:01:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Texas Culinary Schools http://texas-vocational-schools.com/subjects/texas-culinary-schools http://texas-vocational-schools.com/subjects/texas-culinary-schools#comments Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:14:30 +0000 admin http://tvs.northsummitventures.com/?p=16757 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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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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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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Read more about what’s involved in becoming a licensed vocational nurse (LVN).

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Learn more about a career as a surgical tech:

]]> http://texas-vocational-schools.com/subjects/texas-surgical-tech-schools/feed 0 Texas Heating and Air Conditioning Schools http://texas-vocational-schools.com/subjects/texas-hvac-schools http://texas-vocational-schools.com/subjects/texas-hvac-schools#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:49:55 +0000 admin http://tvs.northsummitventures.com/subjects/texas-hvac-schools 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 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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Courses in art aim to develop students’ perceptual skills, their access to the imagination, and their ability to think critically and independently. Instruction in the use of art materials and specific art processes enable students to create original artwork reflecting their evolving vision. Students should expect to extend themselves through a wide range of media, including film, video, computing, sound, installation and performance. In addition, students will also be exposed to drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. Students also gain a thorough education in the History and Theory of Art and have the opportunity to reflect upon their emerging practice and its context.

Careers

  • Artist
  • Art Critic
  • Art Teacher
  • Art Historian
  • Arts Administrator
  • Communication design
  • Graphic Artist/Designer
  • Museum/Gallery Curator
  • Painter
  • Photographer/Photojournalist
  • Printmaker
  • Production Artist
  • Digital Graphics
  • Interior Designer
  • Fashion Designer
  • Multimedia (Animator, Video Producer, etc.)
  • Electronic Arts (Web Designer, CD ROM Producer, etc.)
  • Spatial Arts (Ceramicist, Sculptor, etc.)

Have we forgotten a Texas art school?

If you know of a school in Texas offering an art program that we don’t have listed here, please let us know by contacting us.

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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.

Have we forgotten a Texas automotive school?

If you know of a school in Texas offering an automotive program that we don’t have listed here, please let us know by contacting us.

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