Job Training for Specific Careers

• Construction, mechanical trades, criminal justice, and computer technology are examples of careers you can train for in these programs.
  
  

Focus on a Particular Career

• Career schools and technical institutes can help you prepare for a chosen career without completing course requirements unrelated to your career interests.
  
  

Hands-on Experience

• Career education institutions emphasize practice rather than theory; you'll learn by doing the work required of professionals in your field.
  
  

Financial Aid

• Federal and private student financial aid is offered by accredited career schools.
  
  

Career Education Leads to Job Search Networking

• Instructors may refer students for employment within their fields, while apprentice and internship programs coordinated by your school may also lead to work opportunities.
  
  

Online Career Training Available

• Depending on your career goals, it may be possible to complete some or all of your career training online, but this is not possible for all careers.
  
  

Finding Career Education that Matches Your Goals

• Before selecting a career school, it's a good idea to visit or contact several schools to learn about their training programs, financial aid opportunities, and the quality of their instruction.