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If you want to continue to improve your job possibilities, there’s a better option than community colleges Brownsville TX. Click here to find out more. Improving your career options and increasing your earnings is possible without spending thousands of dollars to study for several years. Alternatives to community colleges Brownsville TX require just a few weeks or months in school and lead directly to a career. The following are four of the best options, whatever your interests and goals.
1. South Texas Vocational Technical Institute
Studying at STVT gives you the chance to enter the heath care field in just eight to 11 months. The Brownsville campus offers programs in dental assisting, medical assisting, and massage therapy. Tuition and fees range between $12,000 and $19,000 and financial aid is available, including veterans’ benefits.
2. Southern Careers Institute
You can choose from a huge range of courses at SCI — in health care (medical billing, medical assistant, or medical office specialist), business (administrative assistant, business accounting, or computer support specialist), and cosmetology. Programs take just 40 hours to complete, with the exception of cosmetology, as a license requires 1,500 hours of practice. You can study full time or part time, during the evenings and weekends. Tuition, including the costs of books, materials, uniform, a certification exam, and an official transcript, ranges from less than $13,500 to about $16,500.
3. Kaplan College
At Kaplan, you can study a diploma program in allied health (medical assistant, medical office specialist, or medical practice management), computer support, HVAC, or nursing (a short instruction course). Programs are available during the day and night, allowing students to fit studying around their other commitments, and last from between nine to 12 months. Tuition is about $16,000, excluding books, supplies, and other expenses.
4. Allied Skills Training Center
ASTC provides hands-on training in welding through a five-week program, costing $5,000 in tuition and supplies. Students receive instruction from industry professionals using the latest hand and power tools for electric arc, oxyacetylene, and metal inert gas (MIG) welding. Class sizes are small (limited to a maximum of six students) and you can opt to study in the mornings, afternoons, or evenings. Upon completion of the course, you will be prepared to take the certification exam through the American Welding Society and the school will provide you with support finding employment. All the above are great options if you’re looking to spend less than the two years of education required by community colleges Brownsville TX.
The best school will depend on your long-term goals, such as the career you want to pursue and the opportunities you want to open. Research factors like certifications, accreditation, and financial aid before deciding on the right program for you.
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What SCI Students Are Saying
"Just finished school for welding. Had the best experience with Southern Careers Institute, and had a lot of fun with my buddies. Already working at SpaceX. SCI is the place to be guys! Don't wait any longer, sign up!”
Enrique H.
Welding
"I recently achieved my dream of becoming a CDL driver, passing my CDL exams at our local DMV in Edinburg. Mr. Gonzalez was such a great instructor, even though it was raining I passed with flying colors!”
Juan L.
Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator
“I made a complete career change when I started my training at Southern Careers Institute. I needed a stable career to continue providing for my growing family. SCI provided me with the medical terminology and know how that I needed to understand and acquire a career in the medical field. SCI taught me that it doesn’t matter where you are in life right now; you always have room to advance and learn.”
Denise S.
Medical Assistant
“I am extremely grateful for the assistance I received from SCI’s Career Services team. I enjoy where I work and what I do. SCI has helped me succeed in life by getting me the necessary education and by making me a stronger and more confident person.”
Raquel S.
“Once I graduated from SCI, I had a sense of accomplishment that helped me through the job search process. SCI provided me with the opportunity to brush up on my skills, extend my accounting knowledge, and they boosted my self-confidence. I went to work two days after my last day of school.”
Annette D.
Business Accounting
“When my youngest child graduated from high school, I told my husband that it was my time. I went back to school to change careers after spending 37 years in the business field. At SCI, the instructors are professional, and they care about what they are teaching you, as well as expect you to give 100% in return. I had problems understanding how to draw in syringes and give injections. I requested extra help from a knowledgeable instructor, and I was able to receive one-on-one training. Today, I draw injections for approximately 100 patients each week. I am very confident in what I’ve learned. SCI has given me the chance to do what I always wanted to do. Thank you for my education. I am doing wonderful.”
Bonnie M
Medical Assistant
“I am now a certified Lab Tech. SCI helped me get an externship, and I came out with a job. After my little sister had cancer, I knew I wanted a career in the medical field that allowed me to help others. I am happy about what I do.”
Sidney B
Medical Assistant
“The best place ever!! Ms.Tonia rocks she is the best teacher… I love going to school my time there is amazing.”
Andrea Garcia
“Southern Careers went beyond my expectations. Very impressed. The assistance I got from Career Services is truly amazing. They really went out of their way to get me placed. They really care and I am grateful to all of them.”
Olga C.
“Southern Careers Institute totally surpassed my expectations. Once I finished school, the Career Services team helped me find a job. I would tell anyone thinking about starting career training that you have nothing to lose and a lot to gain. I wish I would have started my training sooner.”
Valerie D.
* Past students’ outcomes, starting salaries, or job prospects are not indictive of the possible job outcomes for future and current students. SCI does not guarantee employment or a starting salary upon graduation, completion, or withdrawal from SCI.
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