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Allied Health

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If you love helping others, then this is the career for you.

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Projected job growth

13%

(2021–2031)

Bureau of Labor Statistics

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LVN to RN Transition Nursing Program

Harlingen Sweetwater

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Emergency Medical Services

Abilene Brownwood Harlingen

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Biomedical Equipment Technology

Harlingen Waco

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Registered Nurse

Median salary

$79,830

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Emergency Medical Technicians

Median salary

$34,170

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Medical Equipment Repairers

Median salary

$49,880

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Learn from seasoned instructors on high-tech equipment, and launch yourself into a career that has sky-high potential.

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Aircraft Pilot Training Technology

Waco

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Aircraft Powerplant Technology

Abilene Harlingen Waco

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Avionics Technology

Waco

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Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

Median salary

$180,060

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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

Median salary

$67,680

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Avionics Technicians

Median salary

$66,570

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Computer & Information Technology

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From programming, to learning how to do computer networking, to becoming a cybersecurity wizard, TSTC has all the right connections.

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Projected job growth

15%

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Computer Networking & Systems Administration

Abilene Brownwood Marshall North Texas Online Waco
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Cybersecurity

East Williamson County Fort Bend County Harlingen Marshall North Texas Online Waco
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Computer Programming Technology

Online

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Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Median salary

$85,380

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Information Security Engineer

Median salary

$83,340

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Computer Programmers

Median salary

$88,000

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Get a handle on HVAC, electrical construction or facilities management, and build the skills you need to learn a trade that will lead to a well-paying job.

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HVAC Technology

East Williamson County Fort Bend County Harlingen North Texas Waco
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Building Construction Technology

Harlingen Waco

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Plumbing & Pipefitting Technology

Waco

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Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

Median salary

$48,720

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First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

Median salary

$64,470

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Plumbers, Pipefitters and Steamfitters

Median salary

$55,800

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Hospitality

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Learn basic and specialized culinary principles and techniques, and get the hands-on experience that could land you in the culinary job of your dreams.

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Projected job growth

11%

(2021–2031)

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Culinary Arts

East Williamson County Waco

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Restaurant Cooks

Median salary

$29,880

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Engineering & Manufacturing

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If you like to analyze and problem-solve, engineering could be a great career for you.

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Precision Machining Technology

East Williamson County Fort Bend County Harlingen Marshall North Texas Waco
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Welding Technology

Abilene Breckenridge Brownwood East Williamson County Fort Bend County Harlingen Marshall North Texas Sweetwater Waco
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Electrical Power & Controls

Abilene Fort Bend County North Texas Waco
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Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers

Median salary

$61,740

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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Median salary

$48,180

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians

Median salary

$62,970

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Environmental & Safety

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Build skills that lead to a high-paying career using state-of-the art training facilities to become a lineworker or an environmental technician.

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for Wind Turbine Technicians

44%

(2021–2031)

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Occupational Safety & Environmental Compliance

Abilene Fort Bend County Waco

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Electrical Lineworker & Management Technology

Fort Bend County Harlingen Marshall Waco
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Wind Energy Technology

Harlingen Sweetwater

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Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Median salary

$48,120

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Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

Median salary

$65,730

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Wind Turbine Service Technicians

Median salary

$56,640

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Transportation

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Whether it's Automotive Technology, Diesel Equipment Technology, or Auto Collision and Management Technology, we have a program to suit your interests.

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Automotive Technology

Harlingen Sweetwater Waco

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Diesel Equipment Technology

Fort Bend County Marshall North Texas Sweetwater Waco
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Auto Collision & Management Technology

Harlingen Waco

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Motor Vehicles Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Median salary

$44,810

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Bus, Truck, and Off-Highway Equipment Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Median salary

$50,970

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Auto Body Technician or Repairer

Median salary

$46,270

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Online Programs

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Blend your creative skills with technology and develop impressive visuals to tell a story, create an ad or build compelling online content. Learn industry tools to build your skills and your portfolio.

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Business Management Technology

Online

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Digital Media Design

Online

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Engineering

Harlingen Online

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Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants