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ABOUT
PRIVATE CAREER EDUCATION
Private
career institutions comprise the largest career training segment in the
United States, accounting for over 50% of all post secondary occupational/technical
training. These institutions have experienced a significant increase of enrollments
in the past decade due to major shifts in the economy and employment market.
Private career institutions were established in the 1800's when independent
institutions responded to the increasing demand for skilled workers in factories
and offices. Almost two centuries later, they are continuing the tradition
of providing career education for today's changing employment needs.
Private career
institutions produce the vast majority of computer technology graduates
and electronics technicians in Virginia. Statewide, 69% of all electronics
technicians and 86% of all computer technicians come from private career
institutions.
Accredited
private career institutions report that 78% of their graduates are placed
in a job within six months of graduation. Over 90% of these students
find employment in a field directly related to their training.
Private career
institutions are successful because they offer short-term, intensive, practical
education. This approach enables students to prepare quickly for entry-level
employment. Classes are small, student-centered, and involve hands-on
experience with business and technical equipment. Students attending
private career institutions have the unique opportunity to complete relevant
career training programs and enter the employment market quickly.
This directory
is intended to provide general information about private career
institutions
approved by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The information includes the
name, address, telephone number, academic programs offered, tuition
range, admission requirements and other important data for each institution.
Institutions are listed alphabetically, as are program offerings.
Data for
this directory was provided by the institutions themselves and is subject
to change. For additional information please contact each institution. For
more information about Virginia's private career institutions please contact:
Mark
I. Singer, Executive Director
Virginia Career College Association
1108 East Main Street, Suite 1200
Richmond, VA 23219
PH: 804-346-2783
Fax: 804-346-8287
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