Texas Vocational Schools » subjects http://texas-vocational-schools.com Find career programs and degrees in Texas Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:58:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Texas HVAC 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 Read an interview with an HVAC specialist in Houston, TX to learn if this career is right for you.

]]> http://texas-vocational-schools.com/subjects/texas-hvac-schools/feed 0 Texas Accounting Schools http://texas-vocational-schools.com/subjects/texas-accounting-schools http://texas-vocational-schools.com/subjects/texas-accounting-schools#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2009 02:26:52 +0000 admin http://tvs.northsummitventures.com/subjects/texas-accounting-schools Looking for an accounting school in Texas? Use our directory to find an accounting program quickly and easily.

Earning an accounting degree or completing an accounting program can be an ideal move both for someone already working in the accounting field or someone looking for a new direction.  Starting salaries with a Bachelor’s degree range from $30,000 – $40,000 and this number increases dramatically with job experience and further education. 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. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be 34% growth in accounting-related jobs by the year 2005. Accounting careers include staff accountants, CPA’s and more.

We’ve also gathered information about a career in accounting which is located at the bottom of this page.

Accounting Career Information

Accountants help to ensure that the businesses and governments are run smoothly and efficiently and its taxes paid correctly. These services include public, management, and government accounting, as well as internal auditing. 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.

Possible Job Titles

  • Certified Public Account (CPA)
  • Staff Accountant
  • Controller
  • VP of Finance
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Auditors
  • Governmental Accounting

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Art Career Information

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.)

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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.

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]]> http://texas-vocational-schools.com/subjects/texas-computer-schools/feed 0 Texas Cosmetology Schools http://texas-vocational-schools.com/subjects/texas-cosmetology-schools http://texas-vocational-schools.com/subjects/texas-cosmetology-schools#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2009 02:26:52 +0000 admin http://tvs.northsummitventures.com/subjects/texas-cosmetology-schools The profession of cosmetology has changed over the last decade. Many people are now seeking an exciting and rewarding career in this fast growing and ever challenging field. Earning your certificate or degree from a Texas Cosmetology school will certify that you’ve been trained in all aspects of personal care, including:  personal hygiene, hair cutting and hair styling, skin care, scalp care, facial massaging and more. Some Texas cosmetology schools may offer more specialized services such as manicures, pedicures, electrolysis, and even courses in biology, anatomy, and physiology. Formal cosmetology coursework generally includes a mix of classroom studies and practice on actual customers at the schools location.

Texas cosmetology school graduates find work in a number of different professions, including:  hair dressing, barber, manicurist, pedicurist, shampooer, or even as an electrologist. The vast majority of Texas cosmetology school graduates are self-employed, usually working a chair as part of a larger salon operation.

About 90% of cosmetologists work in hair styling related professions, with the remainder finding work as pedicurists, manicurists, or skin care specialists. Job prospects for graduates of Texas cosmetology schools are expected to be excellent due to a growing demand for cosmetology services. Going to Texas Cosmetology School can be a great way to start or advance your career today!

Read our Hair Stylist Interview – An interview with Paula Jennings who has been in the cosmetology field for a little over a year.




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  • Police Officer Q&A – Read an interview with a real-life police officer, Russell, who discusses the pros and cons of his 25-year career.
  • Criminal Justice Overview – Read an overview of the career paths available in the criminal justice field.

Here is a list of schools in Texas which offer a wide variety of degrees and diplomas in the criminal justice field. Click on a school to find more specific information or just scroll down the page through all the schools and their programs.

Criminal Justice Career Information

Earning a Criminal Justice degree online is ideal for someone interested in understanding criminal behavior, crime prevention and crime rehabilitation methods. A Criminal Justice program can be an excellent move for someone currently working in the law enforcement field as it will improve your professional skills in the field and also make you more marketable for senior-level positions.

Some possible careers in accounting include:

  • Sheriff and deputy sheriffs
  • Police officer
  • Probation officer
  • Parole officer
  • Department of Public Safety officer
  • Corrections officer

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Dentistry Career Information

Dental assistants perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. Most Dental Assistants work chair side as dentists examine and treat patients. Assistants also many hand instruments and materials to dentists, and keep patients’ mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices. Assistants also sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare tray setups for dental procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care. Dental Assistants with laboratory duties might make casts of the teeth and mouth from impressions taken by dentists, clean and polish removable appliances, and make temporary crowns.

Dentistry Salary Information

Median hourly earnings of dental assistants were $12.49 in 2000.

Median hourly earnings of dental hygienists were $24.68 in 2000.

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