Real World Vocabulary II Vocational Training

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Real World Vocabulary II Vocational Training
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What You Bring to the Table

• Sometimes you need instruction in a trade
• Auto repair, heating/air conditioning, machinist
  work, office skills
• Many employers wont hire someone who is not
  trained before they apply for a position.

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Sources of Vocational Training

• Community College Programs
• Vocational or Technical Schools

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What do You Get?

• Skill training
• Introduction to the industry in which youll be
  working.

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Vocabulary

• Apprentice
• Journeyman
• Master
• Certificate
• AAS degree Associate of Applied Science

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Union-based Trades

• Licensed Apprentice
• Journeyman
• Master

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Community College Programs

• Certificate Programs
• AAS degree

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Certificate Program Areas

• Auto Tech
• Child Development
• Cosmetology
• HVAC
• Machinist
• Nursing/Medical
• Pharmacy Tech
• Welding

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Local Vocational Schools

• UTI
• ITT Tech
• NHMCCD Lone Star College System
• Houston Community College
• San Jacinto College

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Things you Should Know

• Not all schools are equal
• Some schools are for-profit companies
• Community Colleges are public

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Financial Aid

• Very few people get grants
• Loans have to be repaid promptly the first few
  years are difficult.
• Loans are an investment you can more easily pay
  back loans when you have a higher-paying job.