New Mexico Vocational and Technical Schools
With a thriving tourism industry, significant industrial output and high demand for healthcare services, New Mexico offers strong prospects for vocational school graduates.
Tourism -- New Mexico's natural beauty and Native American heritage attract many visitors. Art students will find themselves at home in Santa Fe, home of Georgia O'Keeffe. Graduates of the gaming and travel programs available at many New Mexico vocational schools can expect strong opportunities, especially in popular tourist destinations like Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
Manufacturing -- Albuquerque is the state's industrial hub. The Federal government invests heavily in the defense industry, providing a quarter of the state's jobs. This is good news for New Mexico technical school students headed for careers in aircraft, machining and other technical fields.
Healthcare -- New Mexico's warm weather and health-conscious mentality attract a high percentage of retirees. Medical assistants and personal caregivers can expect the greatest demand
New Mexico's technical school students can count on a vibrant educational environment and strong job prospects.
- 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
- Bartending: Bartending Training
- Business: Accounting, Administrative, General Office, Management, Marketing, Organizational Psychology, Secretarial
- Computers & Information Technology: Computers & Information Technology: CAD, Installer, Multimedia, Programmer, Repairer, Web Designer
- Construction: Estimator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Project Manager, Superintendent
- Cosmetology, Barbering & Beauty: Esthetician, Cosmetologist, Hair Design, Facial, Make-Up, Manicuring, Nails, Salon Management
- Criminal Justice: Corrections Officer, Security Guard
- Culinary: Cooking, Baking and Pastry, Catering, Hotel and Restaurant Management, and more
- Dental Assistant: Dental Assistant, Dental Administrator, Dental Receptionist
- Digital Filmmaking and Multimedia: Digital Filmmaker, Video Editor, Sound Technician
- 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
- Healthcare Office Management: Office Management, Hospital Unit Coordinator
- Inspection & Environmental: Hazardous Waste Technician, Home Inspection, Inspector, Quality Assurance
- Jewelry: Bench, Designer, Identification, Diamond Setter
- Machinist: Machine Operator, CNC Machinist, CNC Operator
- Massage Therapy: Massage Therapy Training, Massage Therapy and Health Educator Training
- Nursing: Vocational Nursing, Registered Nursing, Nursing Assistant Training, Health and Rehabilitation Technician, Patient Care Assistant, and more
- Paralegal: Court Reporter, Criminal Justice, Legal Office, Paralegal
- Plumber: Pipefitter
- Private Investigation: Investigation, Security, Protection
- Rehabilitational Therapy: Physical Therapist, Massage Therapist
- Secretarial: Administrative Assistant, Computer Applications Specialist, Executive Assistant
- Telecommunications: Assembler, Cable Installer, Fiber Optic Technician, Networking, Repairer, Systems Installer
- Television & Film: Television Host, Producer, Anchorman, Anchorwoman
- Travel: Flight Attendant, Hotel Management, Reservationist, Travel Agent
- Web Design & Web Management: Web Designer, Web Developer, MCIWD
- Welding: Pipe Welding, Welding Technology, Combination Welding
