Many types of schools provide technical training. The kind and quality of programs vary. Students should be careful in selecting a program. They should contact employers about the kinds of jobs that graduates get. Students should also ask about instructional facilities and equipment and faculty qualifications.
Technical institutes offer intensive technical training.
Many offer two-year associate degrees. Junior and community colleges offer programs similar to technical institutes. These programs may include more theory and liberal arts. After completing a two-year program, some graduates get jobs as engineering technicians. Others continue their education at four-year colleges.