North Carolina Vocational and Technical Schools
North Carolina is in the midst of an economic transformation. For the first time, the state's technology and business sectors are outpacing its traditional economic base, manufacturing. North Carolina trade schools and their graduates are benefiting from a climate of rapid economic growth, especially technical school programs in computers, information technology, electronics and telecommunications.
The center of North Carolina's technology boom is the Research Triangle Park, between Raleigh and Durham. Home to the state's major universities and research institutes, the Raleigh-Durham area offers an exciting setting for North Carolina technical school students. Charlotte, meanwhile, has evolved into the nation's second-largest banking center, after New York City.
North Carolina's automotive trade school students are attracted to Charlotte for a different reason: it's the center of American motor sports and the home of NASCAR racing. Raleigh, Durham, and Charlotte also host a variety of movie and television production projects, thanks to their picturesque settings and relatively low cost of living. North Carolina's economic diversity makes it an ideal environment for vocational and technical school students of all backgrounds and interests.
- 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