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Career education at a career college is a fantastic alternative to an expensive four-year university. Career education allows you to get started in a career field much quicker, letting you hit the ground running as soon as you obtain your degree.
To learn more about career education, as well as get some surprising facts about career colleges, check out this video. For more information, contact us today at (954) 357-0372. Florida Career College is one of Florida’s leading colleges. We focus on a career-oriented approach to learning, from IT and network administrative training to cosmetology school.
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TherAs more and more people become aware of the health benefits associated with massage therapy, this career field continues to grow. At Florida Career College, we have built spacious open-to-the-public massage facilities, where students receive valuable real-world experience and our well-trained instructors can help prepare you for the appropriate certification exams required to practice as massage therapists in Florida.
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Deciding to go to nursing school is a big step, and one that can catch you off-guard if you are unprepared. Preparing for nursing school or medical assistant training doesn’t have to be difficult; there are a few simple things you can do to make the transition easier.
- Make a Financial Plan
Getting your finances in order is a major aspect of a successful transition to nursing school. Avoid purchasing anything with a monthly payment, and create a budget that you can stick to. Additionally, put as much money away as you can every month to make unexpected expenses easier to manage. - Get to Know the School
Learn as much as you can about your nursing school and the professors who teach there. Understanding the curriculum and the way it is taught will help you not only score higher in classes, but also will help make the transition easier. Nursing schools don’t follow a universal approach; like any other career college, nursing schools follow their own mission and educational philosophy. - Get to Know Your Fellow Students
Before your start at nursing school, get in touch with your fellow students. Networking will allow you to form an established study group from day one, making studying for tests and exams much easier.
Preparing for nursing school will make the transition easier and maximize your ability to succeed. For more information about nursing and medical assistant programs, give us a call at (954) 357-0372. Florida Career College is one of Florida’s leading colleges. We specialize in melding a career-oriented approach to learning with a collaborative environment for our education programs. From nursing and medical assistant programs to IT and network administrative training, our programs are designed to quickly teach you the skills you need to succeed in the workplace, allowing you to hit the ground running in your chosen career.
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If you’ve enjoyed our recent blog topics, which have focused on the benefits of attending cosmetology school and undergoing training as an HVAC technician, then you may find these links helpful:
- The Bangor Daily News shares the story of a cosmetology student winning a national competition for makeup design.
- Boston.com talks about makeup mogul Bobbi Brown, from her beginnings as a cosmetology student to selling makeup products in 1000 stores worldwide.
- To learn about some of the reasons to attend cosmetology school, check out this list at BeautySchoolNetwork.com.
- Over at the Bureau of Labor Statistics is some excellent career information about HVAC technicians.
- To learn more about a career as an HVAC technician and installer, check out this article at HVACInstaller.com.
- The HVAC industry is expected to grow over the next decade, according to this press release at Release-News.com.
Call Florida Career College for more information at (954) 357-0372.
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Becoming an HVAC technician can be a rewarding career path. HVAC technicians can be out of the classroom and into the real world in as little as a year, but that is just one of the many benefits. So why should you consider training for a career as an HVAC technician?
- Growth Industry
The HVAC industry is experiencing growth; some projections estimate that this growth will continue over the next decade to the tune of about 28% from 2008 to 2018*. Now is the time to get your foot in the door and kick-start your career. - Good Wages
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median hourly wage of an HVAC technician was $19.08 in May 2008, with the middle 50 percent earning between $14.94 and $24.84 an hour. An apprentice typically makes half the wage of an experienced worker, with that rate growing as they gain more skills and experience*. - New Technology
As the country moves toward greener energy, HVAC technicians will be mastering newer technology requiring more sophisticated installation and repair methods. This type of constantly evolving work environment is incredibly interesting to many pursuing HVAC training. Becoming familiar with newer, green HVAC technology can be a springboard to other careers in green energy as well.
Becoming an HVAC technician has numerous benefits and is a career option that you should seriously consider. For more information about our HVAC training program or any of our career programs including cosmetology school, contact Florida Career College at (954) 357-0372. With a career-oriented approach to learning, you can receive HVAC training, allied health training, IT training, network administration training, and much more. Contact us today to speak with an admissions representative and get started down a rewarding career path today!
* Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Heating, Air-conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos192.htm (visited July 08, 2011).
