Week in Review

Is an Accounting Degree Worth It?

Do you have a knack for numbers and a fascination with finance? Getting an accounting degree could be a great step toward a new career that takes advantage of these strengths.

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Should you go back to school for IT?

In today’s world, information technology may not seem like its own separate industry. After all, most of us must have at least a certain aptitude or be a little tech savvy in order to do many of today’s jobs. And as millennials continue building their careers and we …

What Do Dental Assistants Do?

Does the thought of clean teeth and a straight smile make you grin from ear to ear? If so, a career as a dental assistant might be the perfect fit for you!

As a dental assistant, you’re a vital member of a dental care team with a variety of important duties to …

How Hard Is HVAC School?

Life with proper heating and air conditioning isn’t considered a luxury anymore. The advancements made in the HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) industry have allowed most people in the United States to have some type of HVAC system in their homes and businesses to help regulate temperatures and air quality.

And …

The Difference Between Automotive Technicians and Diesel Technicians

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Thinking of working in auto or diesel repair? While these career paths share many similarities, they provide two different services.

Job skills and requirements

Automotive and diesel technology programs both typically include courses on servicing and repairing engines, transmissions, steering and suspension, climate control systems, …

Difference between an automotive technician and an auto mechanic

If you’re looking for a new career in the mechanical sciences industry, you’ve probably heard that one of the most popular areas is automotive technology. With more cars on the road today than ever before—and more complex tech running those cars than ever before—technicians and mechanics are …

Different Types of Welding

If you’re looking for a career in welding, you may not realize that welding isn’t just one process. While the basic premise is the same—joining metals together—there’s actually more than one way to accomplish that goal. There are a variety of types of welding incorporating different technologies, materials, and styles.

Let’s take a …

Is Diesel Technician a Good Job?

Diesel technicians, also known as diesel techs or diesel mechanics, perform maintenance and repair work for diesel vehicles and trucks. Wondering if it’s a good job for you? Here are four reasons why pursuing a career as a diesel technician could be the right choice.

1. You like to work with …

The State of the Mechanical Sciences Job Market in 2019

What does the job market look like?

Throughout 2019, Career College Central will focus on one fast-growing industry per edition. In this series, we will analyze new data in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook to provide an overview of the employment market in that industry …