Whether you’re looking for a better paying job or are interested in options beyond four-year colleges there’s no question that more education is a good thing – and that translates into a better economic financial and professional future.
According to the Prospering Together report from the Business Roundtable (2008) 85 percent of all new jobs require some level of postsecondary education. The report also found that 80 percent of the fastest-growing occupations require higher-level preparation – especially IT and other technical fields.
Austin is committed to supporting a strong educated workforce and has the education system to do just that with more than 100 trade and technical schools not to mention a host of acclaimed two-and four-year schools (see Higher Education in this section for more details) to help students and professionals navigate the challenges of college and career. The following is a listing of Austin’s major trade technical and career schools including contact information and programs offered.
The Art Institute of Austin
101 W. Louis Henna Blvd. Ste. 100 Austin TX 78728 www.artinstitutes.edu/austinThe Art Institute of Austin a branch of the Art Institute of Houston is a design media arts fashion and culinary post-secondary school that offers a range of bachelor’s and associate’s degree programs in Advertising Design Culinary Arts Digital Media Production Interactive Media Design Fashion Design Graphic Design Interactive Media Design Interior Design Media Arts & Animation Restaurant & Catering Management and Video Production among other creative fields. The Art Institute also offers certificates in Animation Art of Cooking Video Technology and Web Design.
Austin Cosmetology Institute
2521 Rutland Drive. Ste. 500 Austin TX 78758 512-217-5404 or 512-903-3533 www.austincosmetology.comThe Austin Cosmetology Institute offers quality hands-on career training in the cosmetology and beauty industry with a comprehensive program that includes hair cutting styling and coloring; basic shampoo technique; scalp treatments; all aspects of skin and nail care; and assisting cosmetologists.
Baldwin Beauty School
8440 Burnet Road Austin TX 78757 512-458-4127 3005 South Lamar 78704 512-441-6898 www.baldwinbeautyschools.comOwned and managed by husband and wife team Randy and Wendi Baldwin and founded by Randy’s father Ross Baldwin the Baldwin Beauty School has maintained a reputation as the premiere beauty education and training program in Austin for more than 27 years. With a commitment to distinction and quality the school gives aspiring stylists and beauty professionals the opportunity to get quality hands-on experience in student salons and offers comprehensive programs taught by top instructors with a dedication to artistic excellence and technical skill total client satisfaction and a passion for the industry.
Center for Advanced Legal Studies
800-446-6931Based in Houston the accredited Center for Advanced Legal Studies specializes in paralegal education with paralegal programs that are ABA Approved. Founded in 1987 the Center is known as a leader in paralegal education.
DeVry University – Austin
Stratum Executive Center 1104 Research Blvd. Ste. B-100 Austin TX 78759 512-231-2500 www.devry.edu/locations/campuses/loc_austin.jspDeVry University offers online and offline associate bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in Business & Management Engineering & Information Sciences Health Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences and Media Arts & Technology as well as in Accounting or Finance and in such top technology fields as Game & Simulation Programming.
Everest College – Austin
9100 E. Highway 290 #100 Austin TX 78724 888-844-3583 www.everest.edu www.everest.edu/campus/austinEverest College is known for its online Healthcare Business Administration Information Technology and trade skills programs and also offers in-classroom education. The Austin location offers hands-on training in small work teams attentiveness to student needs real-world experienced instructors and a dedicated Career Placement Services team to help students achieve goals.
ITT Technical Institute – Austin
6330 Highway 290 East Ste. 150 Austin TX 78723 512-467-6800 or 800-431-0677 www.itt-tech.eduITT Technical Institute is a leading private college system offering technology-oriented programs and career-focused degree programs at its Austin location.
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
3110 Esperanza Crossing Ste. 100 Austin TX 78758 888-559-7222 (class information) 512-837-2665 (all other inquiries) www.lecordonbleu-austin.comFormerly the Texas Culinary Academy the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts uses demonstration followed by practical application chef instructors “help culinary school students pursue their passions and prepare for professional opportunities in the culinary and hospitality industry.” Austin programs include Culinary Arts and Patisserie and Baking.
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
300 E Highland Mall Blvd. Suite 100 Austin TX 78752 512-349-9555 www.newhorizons.comNew Horizons is the world’s largest IT training company offering a full range of IT training and business skills training through flexible and innovative learning methods.
Southern Careers Institute
2301 S. Congress Ste. 27 Austin TX 78704 800-560-6192 www.scitexas.edu www.scitexas.edu/locations_austin.aspxThe Southern Careers Institute (SCI) was founded in 1960 and offers a variety of programs including medical business pharmacy and cosmetology. Since opening its doors SCI has expanded its facilities to include seven campuses across Texas including Austin. The Austin location offers medical (medical assistant pharmacy technician and medical billing/coding specialist) and business (administrative assistant and business accounting specialist) programs.
