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Technical School n : an educational institution that teaches students practical, job-related skills that can be immediately applicable when searching for a job. Technical colleges and schools often provide significant on-site, hands-on training in areas of study such as include information technology, criminal justice, business, health, and design.  While many larger technical institutions may offer all of these options, some of the smaller, more local schools may specialize in a particular area.

Technical schools offer a variety of certificates and degrees. Schools may offer certificates or diplomas for areas such as HVAC training or automotive repair; associate’s degrees in medical coding or graphic design; or bachelor’s degrees in business management or information security. Depending on how much time and money you want to spend, there are many options for you.

Technical Schools List

If you’re considering attending a technical school, there are many large institutions that have campuses across the United States, including ITT Technical Institute, Lincoln Technical Institute, The Art Institutes, and the International Academy of Design & Technology.

If you’re looking for a local technical college in a certain state, try:

• New York: Business Informatics Center, Island Drafting and Technical Institute, New York School for Medical and Dental Assisting
• Virginia: Advanced Technology Institute, Jefferson College of Health Sciences
• Ohio: Ohio Valley College of Technology, Marion Technical College
• Texas: Allied Health Careers, South Texas Vocational Training Institute, ATI Career Training Center
• California: CSI Career College, American Career College, Expression College for Digital Arts

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By Karen Shih, GreatDegree.com reporter

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