Valerie Handley, a second-year student at Cedar Valley, wants to repair and service air conditioners on the rental properties she owns.
“After you write enough checks for someone else to work on them, you start to think ‘maybe I can do this myself,'” said Handley, who works as a 911 operator.
Thinking about studying Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology? Find out what other DCCCD students are saying about the program.
Thinking about studying Computer Information Technology? Find out what other DCCCD students are saying about the program.
The demand for electronic access to information has made computers indispensable in offices, schools and homes. With that demand has come a need for skilled technicians to design, develop, carry out, keep up and support software and hardware systems.
Treddie Johnson is not your typical welder.
First of all, Treddie is a woman, which immediately sets her apart from 95 percent of welders in the U.S.
Second, Treddie has cataracts, which limit her vision when working with hot flames.
Lastly, Treddie has 20 years of experience as a home health nurse.
Do you like to tinker with things? Maybe dismantle them, fix them (at least some of the time), and then put them back together again? Have you ever considered doing it for a living? You can. At the Dallas County Community College District, you can become an automotive service technician in two years or less with our Automotive Technology degree, certificate and specialty program options.
Thousands of students walk through the doors of our seven colleges each year, and between them all, there are thousands more reasons why. Because of that, sometimes we like to take a little time to cast some light on a specific program, why those students chose it and how it’s helped them on their own personal road to success.
For the month of July, our focus is on the Emergency Medical Services education you can get at DCCCD. Here’s what some of our graduates had to say!
The availability of welding jobs in Texas is on the rise, with starting salaries between $40,000 and $70,000. An associate degree in Welding from DCCCD will only cost you about $3,600, making it a great value for the cost.
Interested in a career in early childhood development, but not sure where to start? The Dallas County Community College District can help.
Do you enjoy working with kids? Have you ever considered specializing in early childhood development?
You’re in luck — Brookhaven and Eastfield both offer an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Child Development, with a specialty in Early Childhood Education. Even better, these programs should easily transfer to a four-year university*, saving you money while on the path to earning your bachelor’s degree.
