Did you know that NCTC offers programs that take as little as one year to complete? Career and Technical (CTE) programs at NCTC are designed to prepare students for the high-demand, high-skills careers of today’s workplace.  Programs include Cosmetology, EMT, Fire, Cybersecurity, Agriculture, Game Design, HVAC, Accounting, and many more.  These programs will enable you to walk out of the classroom and straight into the workforce, in as little as one year, with several programs where you can earn an Associate's Degree.  Financial Aid is available.  

Are you looking for a more hands-on type of education that doesn’t take 4 years to complete and is in a high-demand industry? Texas State Technical College offers programs ranging from 7.5 weeks to earning your two-year Associate’s Degree. With programs such as Robotics, Dental Hygiene, Solar Energy, Avionics, and Cybersecurity, TSTC provides skills-focused courses for you to gain the technical skills needed in high-demand careers. TSTC is one of the most affordable technical schools in the country, and financial aid is available as well. 

Interested in being a Welder?  With campuses in Houston, TX and Tulsa OK, as well as a new Irving, TX campus, with programs taking as little as 7 months to complete, Tulsa Welding School is focused on helping students get the most out of their education and future career.  They offer flexible scheduling, financial aid assistance, career services, student housing assistance, and more. HVAC and Electrical programs are also offered at Tulsa Welding School. 

The Technical Campus provides diverse pathways with more than 20 programs in fields like Automotive, Veterinary Technology, Construction, HVAC, Medical, Cybersecurity & more. We offer academic transfer, dual-credit, continuing education, and corporate training. A unique feature is the Collin College Academic Alliance with Texas State University and the University of Texas at Dallas, where students can graduate with bachelor’s degrees on our campus. Additionally, we have the Texas A&M Engineering Academy so students can earn bachelor’s degrees through Collin College and Texas A&M coursework. 

Start your culinary career in one of America’s most exciting and dynamic cities for food culture: Austin, Texas. Our Austin campus is situated in the heart of the city, close to the food trucks, legendary barbecue places and upscale restaurants visitors from around the world cherish. Plus, our Agricultural Learning Center and Farm to Table® Experience connect you with local produce and producers from throughout the region. Pursue Your Culinary Dreams in the Live Music Capital of the World. Study with experienced chefs in Austin's dynamic culinary scene. Explore Austin's diverse cuisines, including food trucks, Tex-Mex cuisine and world-famous BBQ. Enjoy the city's easy access to outdoor activities. Immerse yourself in Austin's vibrant cultural life, with numerous museums, galleries and theaters available.

Employers in the skilled trades and transportation sectors want to hire techs who have received industry-aligned training from a vocational or technical school.

Universal Technical Institute has 16 campuses nationwide and helps students prepare for careers in these fields, offering 15 programs to choose from.