Arkansas Vocational and Technical Schools
In June, 2006, ACCENT Marketing Services LLC announced its plan to build a new facility in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Soon after, the Chesapeake Energy Corporation announced plans to build a regional headquarters in White County, Arkansas. These huge new facilities are scheduled to bring nearly 500 new jobs to Arkansas. If you want to get involved in Arkansas's employment boom, you should consider investing in one or two years of vocational or technical school education in a specific area. Computer software, office administration and other technical skills, which can be obtained through an accredited Arkansas vocational or technical school, will help you obtain one of the many new positions available.
In addition to these opportunities, the Arkansas Department of Economic Development has targeted three specific careers to further develop statewide: management of companies and enterprises, business support services, and animal slaughtering and processing. From Little Rock to Fort Smith, an Arkansas vocational or technical school can make you more marketable in these expanding Arkansas industries.
- Aircraft: A&P Technician, Ground and Flight, Pilot
- Arts & Design: Applied and Creative, Design, Media, Fashion
- Automotive: Automotive Technician, Driver, Heavy Equipment Operator, Repair, Trucking
- Barbering & Cosmetology: Esthetician, Cosmetologist, Hair Design, Facial, Make-Up, Manicuring, Nails, Salon Management
- Bartending
- Business: Accounting, Administrative, General Office, Management, Marketing, Organizational Psychology, Secretarial
- Computers & Information Technology: CAD, Installer, Multimedia, Programmer, Repairer, Web Designer
- Construction: Estimator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Project Manager, Superintendent
- Culinary
- Electronics & HVAC : Assembler, Electrical and Electronics Equipment Installer, Equipment Repairer, HVAC
- Fashion Design: Apparel, Illustration, Merchandising
- Gaming: Casino Dealer, Machine Repair, Table Games
- Healthcare & Medical: Dental, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Office, Medical Records Technician, Nursing, Optician, Paramedic, Pharmacy Technician, X-Ray Technician
- Inspection & Environmental: Hazardous Waste Technician, Home Inspection, Inspector, Quality Assurance
- Jewelry: Bench, Designer, Identification, Diamond Setter
- Legal: Court Reporter, Criminal Justice, Legal Office, Paralegal
- Machinist: Machine Operator, CNC Machinist, CNC Operator
- Plumber: Pipefitter
- Private Investigation: Investigation, Security, Protection
- Telecommunications: Assembler, Cable Installer, Fiber Optic Technician, Networking, Repairer, Systems Installer
- Travel: Flight Attendant, Hotel Management, Reservationist, Travel Agent
- Welding
