Anthem College in Sacramento offers career-focused training to students who want to progress in the field of health care. Established in 1922, the college was formerly a high-tech institute. A variety of courses are available to study including: pharmacy technician, dental assistant, surgical technologist and massage therapy. Anthem allows students to experience a real-world working environment so they are fully equipped for working life following graduation. Online study programs are also available for those who want to learn from home.
Courses available for study at the Institute for Business & Technology in Santa Clara include medical assistant, electrician, medical biller and medical office specialist. The Institute for Business & Technology states that the college's trademark is its small class sizes, hands-on training and short programs allowing students to work in an environment where they highly supported. Students and graduates are advised by careers services on available jobs in the field that they have trained, as well as having potential employers visit the campus to give sessions on how to have a successful job interview.
Crimson Technical College in Inglewood provides aviation maintenance training for students around the world. Training consists of classroom lectures and hands-on training so that graduates are both academically and practically equipped for working in the aviation industry. Students have access to a wide range of industry training aids to help them with their studies, including: engine turbines, electrical circuits, wood structures and riveting equipment. The college's program, Airframe & Powerplant
Aviation Program Certificate, lasts 17.5 months and consists of 14 units totalling 2,100 hours of training and teaching instruction.
Located in a suburban setting in Sacramento, the International Academy of Design & Technology provides students with a convenient base for their studies. Nearby shopping malls allow students to work while studying, and affordable housing means they can live close to campus. Teaching takes place in small, informal classes, encouraging student participation and ensuring they receive individual tutoring. Program areas offered by the academy are: visual communication, fashion design and marketing and interior design. On-site facilities include: drawing, drafting and sewing studios which allow for hands-on, practical learning.