By: Bob Hartzell | 2010-03-27 | Employment Automotive technicians are the repair professionals that fix your car these days. They're called technicians because cars operated with the help of computer systems and so do the diagnostic tools used to analyze car problems. It's a job with a much different set of challenges than mechanics faced a generation ago. read more
By: Jasmin | 2011-07-20 | Career management Considering the rapid growth in the pharmacy industry lately, the outlook is quite promising for those looking to become a pharmacy technician. Today, it is very much clear that it is the helping hands of the pharmacy technicians who are mostly running the store. read more
By: Renata McGee | 2010-11-29 | College Automobiles break down often and the skills needed to fix them typically require knowledgeable professionals. Students can take their interest of cars and apply it to educational training. Several degree program options prepare students to become automotive service technicians. read more
By: Chris Jones | 2012-04-02 | Alternative Medicine The job of a pharmacy technician varies depending on where the pharmacy tech works. The duties required of a pharmacy technician who works in a hospital or a pharmacy will have different job responsibilities than a technician who works for a mail order pharmacist, or a technician who works in a nursing or assisted living facility. read more
By: Chris Jones | 2012-02-26 | Alternative Medicine An ultrasound technician uses equipment that sends sound waves through a specific area of an individual’s body to form an image. Echoes from the interior of the person’s body are reflected and form a picture used to help diagnose conditions. read more
By: Jason | 2011-12-13 | College Heavy duty equipment technicians are responsible for ensuring the machines and vehicles used in forestry, construction, mining and other such industries are running properly. In order to enter the field, one must attend a co-op program such as the one offered at Centennial College. read more
By: Klaudia | 2010-10-08 | College Centennial College provides training to apprentices employed by Toyota dealerships with its Automotive Service Technician Toyota Modified Apprenticeship program. The program consists of 64 weeks during which students alternate between on-the-job experience and in-school sessions. read more
By: Jason W | 2011-04-05 | College Alignment technicians and brake technicians only need one program to be trained properly. That program is Centennial College's Alignment and Brake Technician apprenticeship, which provides both in-school training and sessions with an employer. read more
By: Hoa Cong | 2011-10-15 | Careers Finding the right vocational training or career training is the first step in becoming an automotive technician. There are hundreds of programs, certifications, degrees & standards offered by dozens of schools & programs. The hard part in training is to find the best automotive schools that offer the proper certification for your needs. read more
By: Kermit Browning | 2010-03-27 | Careers It can be a challenge to land a prime spot on a race car pit crew. Yet vehicle dealerships across the country are scrambling to find qualified automotive technicians for their own "pit crews"-even with salaries of $30,000 to $70,000 or more, depending on the market and the technician's level of training. read more
By: careerinstituteny | 2011-01-05 | Reference & Education Every man loves these mean machines that we otherwise call automobiles. The traffic is increasing with more and more vehicles coming on the road. read more
By: Jake Linford | 2012-03-02 | Business There are many, many auto repair and body shops throughout the United States and most likely there are at least several if not dozens within your immediate area. When selecting a shop there are some key things to look for, the first being professional certifications. read more
By: June R. Marsh | 2012-04-28 | Careers Surgical technicians work under the supervision of surgeons and registered nurses. Just like doctors and nurses, they also play a vital role in the operating room. They perform duties that are critical to the success of the operation. read more
By: Renata McGee | 2010-12-29 | College When preparing for an automotive service technician career through higher education there are numerous options to choose from. You can find a program that meets your individual needs and goals by researching accredited automotive service technician schools and colleges that offer this type of training. read more
By: Jason | 2010-11-29 | College General Motors Automotive Service Technicians have a variety of tasks, including diagnosing the problem, using their knowledge to fix it, communicating with customers about the repairs and many more. Training to learn In-depth knowledge of GM vehicles starts with Centennial College's apprenticeship program. read more