Vocational Technical Schools

Vocational schools are an excellent option for individuals who wish to start a career or advance their careers without committing to a 4-year degree program. Vocational and technical schools offers job-specific skills that allow you to quickly enter or advance in the job market. While the educational requirements for many good jobs have risen, many rewarding occupations still don't require a four-year degree. They often may require formal vocational training or an associate degree. All of them require some on-the-job training or an apprenticeship.

Although many occupations suffer during the current recession, career fields such as healthcare and technology continue to grow and demand well trained candidates. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the Healthcare and Social Assistance Industry to grow 26% for 2008 - 2018, creating 4 million new jobs. The Professional, Scientific, Technical Services industry is expected to grow 34% by 2018, creating 2.7 million new jobs. Many of these jobs require only vocational training or an associates degree. Healthcare program will often include an internship, which can often lead to your first opportunity at employment once your graduate.

Careers, Job Outlook, and Earnings
Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Career	Median Earnings	% Growth
Computer Support Specialist	$33,680 - $55,990/yr	14%
Dental Assistant	$26,980 - $38,960/yr	36%
Graphic Designers	$32,600 - $56,620 /yr	13%
Massage Therapist	$11.36 - $25.14/hr	19%
Medical Assistant	$23,700 - $33,050/yr	34%
Medical Records & Health Information Technicians	$24,290 - $39,490/yr	20%
Paralegal, Legal Assistant	$36,080 - $59,310/yr	28%
Pharmacy Technician	$10.95 -15.88/hr	31%

Vocation and Technical Schools - Online

Rasmussen College Online

Health Information Technology - Applied Associate of Science
Rasmussen's Health Information Technology AAS Degree program is accredited by CAHIIM and will prepare students to take the American Health Information Management Association's (AHIMA) examination to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

Kaplan University Online

Paralegal Studies - Associat of Applied Science
This program teaches you to communicate effectively within the legal environment, synthesize important concepts from specialized legal areas, demonstrate ethical decision-making skills, and develop effective legal research methods. Comprehensive study in areas such as civil litigation, contracts, legal research, and criminal law will prepare you for diverse career opportunities in the field.

Vocational Technical Schools - Campus*
(*Not all programs may be available at all campus locations)

Arizona

Everest College - Phoenix

California

Everest College - Alhambra, Anaheim, City of Industry, Gardena, Hayward, LA Wilshire, Long Beach, Ontario, Ontario Metro, Reseda, San Bernadino, San Francisco, San Jose, Torrance, W. Los Angeles

Heald College - Concord, Fresno, Hayward, Rancho Cordova, Roseville, Salinas, San Francisco, San Jose, Stockton

Kaplan College - Bakersfield, Chula Vista, Fresno (Clovis), Modesto, North Hollywood, Palm Springs, Panorama City, Riverside, Sacramento, San Diego, San Diego North (Vista), Stockton

Newbridge College - Long Beach, Santa Ana

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT-1) | Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | Medical Assistant | Medical Biller / Office Management | Surgical Technologist

Western Career College - Antioch, Citrus Heights, Emeryville, Pleasanton, Sacramento, San Leandro, San Jose, Stockton

Westwood College - Anaheim, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Upland

Colorado

Everest College - Colorado Springs, Denver North (Thornton), Denver South (Aurora)

Westwood College - Denver North, Denver South

Connecticut

Brandford Hall Career Institute - Branford, Southington, Windsor

Florida

Rasmussen College - Ocala, Pasco

Sanford Brown Institute - Jacksonville, Tampa

Georgia

Sanford Brown Institute - Atlanta