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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]