TechCareers Welding Available as ebook

by jabbott and karen

Oct 26, 2011 No Comments

TSTC Publishing’s newest entry in its TechCareer Series: Welding Technology is now available as an ebook, and the print copy will debut Dec. 1 on the book market. TechCareers: Welding Technology offers employment overviews, skill requirements, education and training information and everything else needed for a career in the welding and metal-working business. The ebook [...]

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Mobile Application Development


Aug 22, 2011 No Comments

The market for mobile software applications is exploding due to the rapid rise of smartphones and tablets. The popularity of these new products creates an acute demand for development talent but there are few college programs that provide opportunities for learners to develop these new competencies. This forecast offers seven recommendations for colleges interested in expanding training opportunities in mobile app development.

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Computer Gaming TechCareer Guide


Jan 01, 2011 No Comments

Learn how new technologies and innovations require more knowledge and manpower each year to create new games that push gaming to higher standards. This book provides information on how to break into the industry and what is required to succeed. Detailed descriptions of gaming careers & educational requirements Profiles of gaming programmers Online gaming resources [...]

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Cloud Computing


Nov 24, 2010 No Comments

Cloud computing refers to the increasingly common practice of using virtualization to deliver scalable information computer services. The popularity of this business practice is generating new demand for technical competencies across a number of existing occupations. College IT programs should update curriculum modules to prepare students for administering cloud services in datacenter operations as well as software development within virtualized environments.

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Avionics Tech Career Guide

Oct 01, 2009 No Comments

This book gives an inside look at becoming an aviation electronics technician and what is involved in preparing for a career in avionics. It’s not just the pilot who keeps the plane flying. It’s also the avionics technician or aviation electronics technician (AET) who keeps the instruments and electronic systems in running order. These systems involve [...]

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Wind Energy Career Guide

Aug 01, 2009 No Comments

The wind energy industry has experienced dramatic growth in Texas recently. This TechBrief provides detailed descriptions of wind energy careers & educational requirements, profiles of wind energy technicians, a list of wind energy technician recruiters, and list of wind energy programs across the nation. The Wind Energy Tech Career Guide includes: Detailed descriptions of wind [...]

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Automotive Career Guide

Jul 01, 2009 No Comments

The world of automotive repair and maintenance is always changing due to constant technological advances, both mechanically and through increasing involvement with computers. For people who are good at problem solving and are interested in a hands-on, project-based career, becoming an automotive technician is the best way to be a part of one of the [...]

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Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)

Nov 01, 2008 1 Comment

As a simple calculation, jobs related to the compressed natural gas (CNG) industry as a function of current and likely near-term statewide demand are very limited in Texas. However, from a macroeconomic and strategic perspective, investments in CNG infrastructure and training programs may provide an opportunity for Texas to take advantage of brewing Federal policy [...]

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Biomedical Equipment Information Systems

Oct 01, 2008 No Comments

The integration of medical technologies with hospital information systems is increasing exponentially as medical monitoring, diagnostic, and therapeutic devices are tied to the hospital enterprise network. An increasing number of biomedical engineering departments today are now under the management of IT departments, reporting to the chief information officer or vice president of information services. Opportunities exist for certificate programs to better prepare graduates for these specialized positions and to enhance the skills of working professionals.

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Biomedical Technician Career Guide

Sep 01, 2008 No Comments

The outlook is bright for biomedical equipment technicians with entry-level salaries in 2007 typically ranging from $32,000 to $42,000 annually. According to both the Occupational Outlook Handbook and professional recruiters, the future demand for individuals in this field will remain strong. Features in the BET TechCareers guide include: Detailed information on career pathways, skill sets [...]

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