TRADE & TECHNICAL SCHOOLS
Whether you’re looking for a better paying
job, or are interested in options beyond
four-year colleges, there’s no question that
more education is a good thing – and that
translates into a better economic, financial
and professional future.
According to the Prospering Together
report from the Business Roundtable, 85
percent of all new jobs require some
level of postsecondary education. The
report also found that 80 percent of the
fastest-growing occupations require higher-level preparation – especially IT and other
technical fields.
Austin is committed to supporting a
strong, educated workforce, and has the
education system to do just that with more
than 100 trade and technical schools,
not to mention a host of acclaimed two-and four-year schools (see Higher
Education in this section for more
details), to help students and professionals navigate the challenges of college
and career. The following is a listing of
Austin’s major trade and technical
schools, including contact information and
programs offered.
The Art Institute of Austin
101 W. Louis Henna Blvd., Ste. 100
Austin, TX 78728
512-691-1707
www.artinstitutes.edu/austin
The Art Institute of Austin, a branch of the
Art Institute of Houston, is a design,
media arts, fashion, and culinary postsecondary school that offers a range of
bachelor’s and associate’s degree programs in Advertising Design, Culinary
Arts, Digital Media Production, Interactive
Media Design, Fashion Design, Graphic
Design, Interactive Media Design, Interior
Design, Media Arts & Animation,
Restaurant & Catering Management, and
Video Production, among other creative
fields. The Art Institute also offers certificates in Animation, Art of Cooking, Video
Technology, and Web Design.
Austin Cosmetology Institute
2521 Rutland Drive. Ste. 500
Austin, TX 78758
512-217-5404 or 512-903-3533
www.austincosmetology.com
The Austin Cosmetology Institute offers quality,
hands-on career training in the cosmetology
and beauty industry, with a comprehensive
program that includes hair cutting, styling
and coloring; basic shampoo technique;
scalp treatments; all aspects of skin and nail
care; and assisting cosmetologists.
Baldwin Beauty Schools
8440 Burnet Road,
Austin, TX 78757
512-458-4127
3005 South Lamar, 78704
512-441-6898
www.baldwinbeautyschools.com
Owned and managed by husband and
wife team, Randy and Wendi Baldwin,
and founded by Randy’s father, Ross
Baldwin, the Baldwin Beauty Schools have
maintained a reputation as the premiere
beauty education and training program in
Austin for more than 27 years. With a commitment to distinction and quality, the school
gives aspiring stylists and beauty professionals
the opportunity to get quality hands-on
experience in student salons and offers
comprehensive programs taught by top
instructors with a dedication to artistic
excellence and technical skill, total client
satisfaction, and a passion for the industry.
Center for Advanced
Legal Studies
800-446-6931
www.paralegal.edu
Based in Houston, the accredited
Center for Advanced Legal Studies specializes in paralegal education, with
paralegal programs that are ABA
Approved. Founded in 1987, the
Center is known as a leader in paralegal education, and offers online classes
to those outside of the Houston area.
DeVry University – Austin
Stratum Executive Center
11044 Research Blvd., Ste. B- 100
Austin, TX 78759
512-231-2500
www.devry.edu/locations/campus-es/loc_austin.jsp
DeVry University offers online and offline
associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree
programs in Business & Management,
Engineering & Information Sciences, Health
Sciences, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and
Media Arts & Technology, as well as in
Accounting or Finance, and in such top
technology fields as Game & Simulation
Programming.
Everest College – Austin
9100 E. Highway 290, #100
Austin, TX 78724
888-844-3583
www.everest.edu/campus/austin
Everest College is known for its online
Healthcare, Business Administration,
Information Technology, and trade skills
programs, and also offers in-classroom
education. The Austin location offers
hands-on training in small work teams,
attentiveness to student needs, real-world
experienced instructors, and a dedicated
Career Placement Services team to help
students achieve goals.
ITT Technical Institute – Austin
6330 Highway 290 East, Ste. 150
Austin, TX 78723
512-467-6800 or 800-431-0677
www.itt-tech.edu
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