July 2, 2018 – Deciding on a career path is an important step in life. After all, everyone wants a job that capitalizes on natural skills and interests. At the end of the work week, you want to feel like you have accomplished more than just putting in hours for a paycheck. While job satisfactionRead More…
June 22, 2018 – Many popular television shows include scenes of a lab technician preparing a slide for microscopic examination in order to find the tiny clue that will unlock the mystery of a patient’s puzzling symptoms or reveal the information needed to solve a murder. Those actors are using histotechnology to prepare the slidesRead More…
If you consider science one of your strengths and want to make a difference in meeting our world’s challenges, you may want to consider a career in biotechnology. You’ll have the opportunity to work with leading-edge research, brand new concepts, and innovative products that can help heal, fuel, and feed today’s world. Discovering HopeRead More…
Are you looking for a new career path that won’t lead to a dead end? Air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration technician could be a great fit for you. Here are four reasons why these technicians will always have job security. Air Conditioning, Heat, and Refrigeration Are Always Needed Air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration are essentialRead More…
Manufacturing — we all know the role it plays in driving a successful economy, but what does it really mean? If you break down the word manufacture, you have “manu,” which means “with your hands,” and “factre,” which means to make or do. Ironically, technology has changed the manufacturing process immensely leaving little to do byRead More…
In today’s rapidly changing world, it can be hard to find a career that offers job satisfaction, stability, and opportunities for career growth. Many young professionals are discovering promising careers through training in advanced technology, including computer-aided drafting. CAD technology takes plans and designs for products or buildings and turns them into a precise modelRead More…
Do you enjoy working on cars? If so, have you ever considered how a degree in Automotive Systems Technology might turn that interest into a productive career? Complex computers and electronic systems run today’s vehicles, and those features require advanced training to repair and service. There’s a shortage of qualified technicians to perform those jobs,Read More…
When people think of welding, they may not immediately think of a well-paying job in an exciting environment utilizing high-tech tools and equipment. But the reality is, welding technology education presents an incredible opportunity to work in a variety of different industries while earning a sizeable salary. Some highly skilled welders make more than $100,000 annually. WithRead More…
What can I do with a mechatronics engineering technology degree? We get this question a lot at Alamance Community College (ACC). People are curious about the programs offered in the new Center for Advanced Manufacturing and want to know what type of career they may be able to pursue. The short answer is — yourRead More…
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