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Vo-Tech Schools: Training for Your New Career

Vocational and technical schools offer their students a specialized educational experience. These types of schools offer skill training for specific jobs. Often this is intensive training that prepared the learner to enter the work force quickly.

Vocational training provides the skills needed to enter the work force sooner. This type of training focuses on the practical elements of a chosen career, which is a different path then at a college where the focus is more academic. Once the training has been completed, if the career requires a license, you will be eligible to obtain that.

Many vocational schools team up with local high schools to provide training while still in high school. This allows for persons to leave high school with a trade. Vocational schools can also be very helpful to persons who are looking for a second career as well.

While some vocational and technical schools offer a certificate upon completion of their programs, other schools offer the option of an associate of arts degree as well. When starting this type of training in high school, students have the added benefit of preparing for the rigors of college.

Deciding to study in the area of a specific vocation or in technology opens up many opportunities. Finishing such a program give the student credentials that are recognized by the industry of their choice. If this type of study piques your interest, then continuing your education could be a possible next step.

The emphasis at a technical school will be just that, learning in the technical related fields of study. While you might be tempted to think that the main offerings will center around computer information technology based jobs, that may not be the case. Other courses of study that may be included are web design, drafting, and also cosmetology , child care, car repair, and graphic design.

If you know what you want to do with your life, then attending a vocational or technical school may be the right path. With a concentrated program of study, hands-on experience, and the training needed to enter the workforce immediately you can be on your way to the career of your choice.

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Directory of Vocational/Technical Colleges

Upshur County Adult Learning
Rr 6 Box 543, Buckhannon, WV 26210.
Upshur County Adult Learning Phone Number(304) 472-3330 149.68 mile
H and R Block
122 Thompson Dr, Bridgeport, WV 26330.
H and R Block Phone Number(304) 842-5336 148.57 mile
Pia Truck Driver Training
Rr 3 Box 43c, Clarksburg, WV 26330.
Pia Truck Driver Training Phone Number(304) 624-6666 148.57 mile
United Technical Center
Cr-3/11, Clarksburg, WV 26330.
United Technical Center Phone Number(304) 326-7580 148.57 mile
Fred W Eberle Tech Center
1st St, Buckhannon, WV 26201.
Fred W Eberle Tech Center Phone Number(304) 304-1259 146.12 mile
H and R Block - Kingwood- Local Offices- Buckhannon
64 E Main St, Buckhannon, WV 26201.
H and R Block - Kingwood- Local Offices- Buckhannon Phone Number(304) 472-1663 146.12 mile
Sylvan Learning - Tutoring Centers
109 Platinum Dr, Bridgeport, WV 26559.
Sylvan Learning - Tutoring Centers Phone Number(304) 842-0234 146.73 mile
Fairmont State Community and Technical College - Aerospace Center
1201 Locust Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554.
Fairmont State Community and Technical College - Aerospace Center Phone Number(304) 842-8300 144.9 mile
H and R Block - Local Offices- Fairmont
1228 Country Club Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554.
H and R Block - Local Offices- Fairmont Phone Number(304) 366-7290 144.9 mile
Hrde - Sti
200 Jefferson St, Fairmont, WV 26554.
Hrde - Sti Phone Number(304) 366-4066 144.9 mile
Job Corps Outreach-Fairmont
109 Adams St, Fairmont, WV 26554.
Job Corps Outreach-Fairmont Phone Number(304) 368-1290 144.9 mile
OIC Opportunities Industrialization Center
120 Jackson St, Fairmont, WV 26554.
OIC Opportunities Industrialization Center Phone Number(304) 366-8142 144.9 mile
Cowger Maddie L Lmt
210 E Park Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554.
Cowger Maddie L Lmt Phone Number(304) 366-8711 144.9 mile

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