Vocational Schools in Houston

In addition to large, traditional colleges such as the University of Texas at Houston, Texas Southern University and the University of Houston, the city of Houston, Texas, is home to a number of vocational schools. These schools train students for careers in computer science, health care and personal-care services such as cosmetology, fields that the Texas Workforce Commission predicts will grow by more than 20 percent from 2006 through 2016 within the state.
  1. Aviation Institute of Maintenance Houston

    • The Aviation Institute of Maintenance at Houston is an aeronautics training school located at the city's William P. Hobby Airport. The school offers an aviation maintenance technician program, which teaches students to inspect and repair airplanes and helicopters and perform diagnostic testing and maintenance on avionics, engines and hydraulics systems.

      The school is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration and offers both day and evening classes. Federal and state financial aid programs are available for qualified students. Job-placement assistance is provided by the college for all graduates.

      Aviation Institute of Maintenance at Houston
      7651 Airport Blvd.
      Houston, TX 77061
      713-644-7777
      aviationmaintenance.edu

    Champion Beauty College

    • Carrying the accreditation of the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts, Champion Beauty College specializes in cosmetology and massage therapy training. The college's stylist program provides training in hair cutting, hair coloring and hair texturizing. Training courses are also offered in nail technology and skin care, with all three cosmetology programs meeting the education requirements necessary for Texas state licensure as a beautician, esthetician or manicurist.

      The school's massage therapy program also features training in skin care, preparing students to deliver multiple services in spa and salon settings. Day, evening and weekend classes are available. Students receive hands-on training working in the college's on-site salon.

      A payment plan is offered through the college in order to manage the cost of tuition. Lifetime job-placement assistance is provided for all graduates.

      Champion Beauty College
      4714 FM 1960 Road W.
      Houston, TX 77069
      281-583-9117
      championbeautycollege.com?

    TechSkills Houston

    • TechSkills Houston is a private vocational school that offers a variety of programs in information technology, business and health care. Among the school's certificate programs are web design, IT security, medical billing and coding, medical transcription, accounting and bookkeeping and project management.

      The school provides day, afternoon, evening and weekend classes as well as a variety of online courses. Programs last approximately 10 to 12 months with full-time study. The school boasts a 90 percent first-try pass-rate on national certification tests related to its programs, according to its website.

      All students receive the benefit of career-services assistance, which includes help with resume writing, interview preparation and coaching, networking tips and job-search assistance.

      TechSkills Houston
      2100 W. Loop S.
      Houston, TX 77027
      713-960-1800
      techskills.edu

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