Technical Schools

One of the fastest growing and most popular fields for students to enter today is the area of technology. Whether it’s computer engineering, software development, communications, robotics or the fascinating world of laser and fiber optics technology, there are a vast number of opportunities in this area. 

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In fact, because these fields have practical applications in almost every industry today, a degree in any one of them can open doors in a wide range of industries.

While you can study any one of these areas at a traditional university or college, another portal to gaining expertise is the large number of technical schools, institutes and colleges. These schools can provide specific technical training in a particular discipline, prepare you for a career change, or expand your expertise with additional courses in your current field. Depending on the school, they allow you to earn qualifications that range from specific certifications to a post-graduate degree.

Technical schools used to be thought of as second cousins to universities – providing a lower level of education than their larger cousins. This is no longer the case. While the focus is primarily on a specific field and acquiring knowledge that can be applied directly to the job, technical schools also have expanded their curricula to include the liberal arts and social sciences. However, the goal of this knowledge is still job-oriented. English courses at a tech school, for example, will be aimed at enabling you to write a good proposal, job report or technical document. Psychology and sociology courses will be focused on the application of these fields in the workplace. The aim is to give you a running start as you enter the job force. As a result, a large number of the technical institutions in the U.S. today have a high reputation among employers.

Many tech schools also have close links to the local job market. When you apply, it pays to check out what kind of job hunting services these schools offer. Some tech schools offer work study programs or internship programs in local industries, which is a good foot-in-the-door.

In addition, contact the human resources departments at any corporations you may think you’d eventually like to work at, and ask them what they think, in general, about graduates from this school. Ask them if they have any special hiring or internship arrangements with the school.

Technical Schools: Name of School Description & Information Links Locations

DeVry University
DeVry University provides career-oriented, technology-based education to high school graduates and working adults. The 22 DeVry campuses in the United States and Canada compose one of the largest private higher-education systems in North America. DeVry University offers curricula in accounting, business, computers, electronics, information technology, technical management and telecommunications management. General education, technology and business are integrated into each program.

University of Phoenix
The University of Phoenix offers a unique approach to adult education that helps students balance the demands of their busy lives while earning a college degree. By taking classes close to home at night, or on the weekend, busy adults can find the time they need to maintain their current life and earn their degree.

Once you request information, an Enrollment Advisor will help you manage the details and answer any questions. The University of Phoenix offers a wide variety of Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Non-degree programs.

The Chubb Institute
The Chubb Institute provides hands-on, intensive training to help students develop the technical skills they need for a successful career as an Information Technology (IT) Professional. Chubb has over 30 years of delivering high quality IT training to over 30,000 individuals plus a network of corporations who hire its graduates.

Westwood College
At Westwood, you will never sit in a lecture hall with hundreds of other students. Our staff will know you personally, and they’ll give you the support you need to establish and achieve your goals. You will get hands-on experience that employers require. You can take advantage of the fast-track programs, with curricula and class schedules that are designed to help you shorten the time from education to career. And you will benefit from proven job placement assistance that can help you launch your new career. Obtain the training you need to move forward in your career.

American InterContinental University Online
AIU is structured to take students beyond the classroom and into the real world. Whether you are interested in the fast-paced IT industry, International Business, or if you want to create a future for yourself in Fashion Design, Media Production, and more, AIU has a program designed to launch you into the marketplace.

International Academy of Design & Technology
The International Academy of Design and Technology is a leading information technology institute, offering practical programs aimed at providing career advancement skills. We provide Interactive Media, Computer Graphics, Digital Art & Technology, and Computer Systems Engineering and more. Classes are in specialized, hands-on learning environments developed to produce optimum results for career placement in the design and information technology industries.

McIntosh College
McIntosh College prepares students to succeed in a variety of exciting career fields. Whether you’re a recent high school graduate, you’re looking to change careers, or you want to advance higher and faster in your current career, McIntosh College will give you the technical training and practical skills you need to succeed in today’s competitive job market

Clark University Computer Career Institute
The Clark University Computer Career Institute’s intensive, hands-on training includes Master Certificate Programs in the most in-demand, emerging technologies such as PC Service & Support, Microsoft Windows 2000, Oracle DBA, Web Design, Client/Server Programming, and Web/E-Commerce Development.

Computer Career Institute
The Fairleigh Dickinson University Computer Career Institute’s intensive, hands-on training includes Master Certificate Programs in the most in-demand, emerging technologies such as PC Service & Support, Microsoft Windows 2000, Oracle DBA, Web Design, Client/Server Programming, and Web/E-Commerce Development.

Johns Hopkins University Computer Career Institute 
The Johns Hopkins University Computer Career Institute’s intensive, hands-on training includes Master Certificate Programs in the most in-demand, emerging technologies such as PC Service & Support, Microsoft Windows 2000, Oracle DBA, Web Design, Client/Server Programming, and Web/E-Commerce Development.

George Washington University:Center for Professional Development
GW’s Center for Professional Development (CPD) is dedicated to preparing busy adults like yourself for career success in today’s power-charged job market. Whether you seek advancement, career enhancement, or a new direction, at CPD you can gain the skills.

Gibbs College
Gibbs College, New Jersey is committed to providing college-level educational opportunities within an environment of excellence that enables motivated, responsible students to prepare for entrance or advancement in distinctive, contemporary professional business, technology, and design careers and for life-long learning.

Briarcliffe College
An institution of higher education located in suburban Long Island, offers professional educational programs in selected fields of business, technology, and graphic design at the diploma, associate, and baccalaureate levels.

Northwestern Technical College (NTC)
The school that specializes in technology. At NTC, you can gain access to: * The Career fast track * Get the technical training you need in as little as 5 months * Flexible programs * You can keep working while taking classes, * In-demand high-tech certifications – Novell, A+, Cisco, Microsoft, Linux, and more

Collins College
Collins College is your gateway to the world of design and technology. Located in Tempe, Arizona, you can get the training you need to start your new career.

Degree programs in Design and Technology
Internship / Job placement assistance available
Financial Aid available for those who qualify

Skidmore College Computer Career Institute 
The Skidmore College Computer Career Institute’s intensive, hands-on training includes Master Certificate Programs in the most in-demand, emerging technologies such as PC Service & Support, Microsoft Windows 2000, Oracle DBA, Web Design, Client/Server Programming, and Web/E-Commerce Development.

Self Test Software, the World Leader in Certification Practice Tests
Self Test Software was the first in the industry to develop IT practice tests. Our first offering, Big Red Self Test for the Novell NetWare certification, was introduced in 1992, and we’re still widely recognized as “Big Red Self Test” by many in the industry. We offer Certification practice tests for Sun, Oracle, Novelle, Microsoft, Lotus, ContTIA, CIW, Cisco.