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Bon Appétit: Become an Expert in the Kitchen at El CentroStudents smiling in a culinary class in El Centro's Food and Hospitality Institute in downtown Dallas.

Bon Appétit: Become an Expert in the Kitchen at El Centro

Published by Dallas College on February 5, 2018

Do you enjoy cooking or have a creative flair in the kitchen? Are you interested in an exciting career in culinary arts? If so, join the Food and Hospitality Institute at El Centro College in Downtown Dallas. El Centro is the only college of DCCCD that offers the Food and Hospitality program. This exciting program is designed to give students hands-on experience to prepare them for one of three exciting food service careers.

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We Have Degrees & Certificates for the Best Health Care Jobs of 2018Medical students listening sitting at desk

We Have Degrees & Certificates for the Best Health Care Jobs of 2018

Published by Monica on January 29, 2018

It’s that time of year again: it’s time to talk about the U.S. News and World Report’s 100 Best Jobs of 2018! We’ll be breaking down the list by industry, and discussing which jobs you can get with training from Dallas Community Colleges, and showing you the expected job growth and annual mean salaries for these jobs in Texas.

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Make Sparks Fly: Become a Certified Welder in Texasstudent in welding helmet working on a project

Make Sparks Fly: Become a Certified Welder in Texas

Published by Monica on January 8, 2018

Welding is a sculptural process for fusing materials together, usually metals or thermoplastics. It can be both a technical skill and a creative art with various applications. And if you’re interested in starting a new career path, Welding Technology can help you train for immediate work… or spark a creative streak you might not know you have.

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Stop Cybercrime in Its Tracks: Earn a Cyber Security Associate DegreeDigital Forensics Blog Graphic

Stop Cybercrime in Its Tracks: Earn a Cyber Security Associate Degree

Published by Monica on December 11, 2017

Cyber security risks are everywhere. That’s because electronic data leaves a trail, kind of like fingerprints. Whether you’re shopping online, reading a news article or even logging into your bank account, you’re leaving a series of breadcrumbs about who you are and where you’ve been. You can learn about those breadcrumbs and what they might mean to criminals through the Cyber Security program at DCCCD.

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Reboot Your Career With a Computer Support Specialist Associate DegreeIT Technician Works on a Laptop in Big Data Center full of Rack Servers. He Runs Diagnostics and Maintenance, Sets up System.

Reboot Your Career With a Computer Support Specialist Associate Degree

Published by Monica on December 4, 2017

Thinking about a career change? IT jobs in Texas are in high demand, particularly as organizations continuously upgrade hardware, software and network equipment in order to keep up with quickly changing technology demands. But where do you fit into all that? Keep reading to learn more about how an education in Computer Information Technology can help reboot your career.

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Focus on a New Creative Outlet: Take Photography ClassesFood Photography. Professional Digital Camera with Table with White Coffee Cup Photo Preview. Food Photography Studio.

Focus on a New Creative Outlet: Take Photography Classes

Published by Monica on November 13, 2017

A lot of people think it’s as simple as “point and click,” but do you know what aperture is? Dynamic range? Shutter speed? Rule of thirds These are all commonly used terms in the world of photography — and it’s not as simple as you might think. Keep reading to learn more about whether or not photography classes might be right for you.

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Design, Fix, Tinker: Become a Mechatronics TechnicianKevin Patino working on a milling machine-780x390

Design, Fix, Tinker: Become a Mechatronics Technician

Published by Monica on October 30, 2017

Mechatronics refers to the combination of mechanics and electronics, and uses advanced manufacturing technology and automated fabrication machinery. It may have a funny and often misunderstood name, but it’s actually an advanced manufacturing field for people who are interested in diagnosing, repairing and maintaining automatic equipment.

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Learn by Doing With an Electrical Engineering Technology Associate DegreeEngineering students using an innovative 3D printer in the laboratory
5 Degrees You Should Get at a Community CollegeMedical ultrasound diagnostic machine readi to work