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Welding is a craft that dates to the early 1800s. The boom of hardware and technology evolved the traditional blacksmithing profession into welding, which became the new standard thanks to the Industrial Revolution. Such a job might seem outdated in our modern world, but that couldn’t be further from the

Few things still sound as futuristic today as a robot. Even in our hyper-connected society, technology is still human-centric. People may even be skeptical about robots working seamlessly alongside us, performing tasks that were once thought only capable to be performed by humans. What if you could have a career

Wind turbines are at the forefront of America’s energy improvement. Wind energy is highly accessible and one of the most rapidly growing forms of energy conservation technology used today. Wind turbine technicians, also called wind techs, are the professionals who maintain these massive structures. With an expected job growth rate

By John Willis, MIAT  College of Technology Houston Campus President Early last week, I received some news that truly left me speechless and humbled: I learned that I was selected by The Houston Business Journal and its panel of judges as a “Most Admired CEO.”  I was nominated by Laura Pennino for

By John Willis, MIAT  College of Technology Houston Campus President Early last week, I received some news that truly left me speechless and humbled: I learned that I was selected by The Houston Business Journal and its panel of judges as a “Most Admired CEO.”  I was nominated by Laura Pennino for

Considering becoming an aircraft mechanic? A fascination with aircraft and love of intricate problem-solving could put you on the path toward becoming a certified aircraft mechanic. Since the first airplane was invented in 1903, people have been amazed by the incredible feat of machinery and engineering. In the last century,

Are you interested in starting a new job in the renewable energy industry? There are many different opportunities such as becoming a wind turbine technician or a green power plant operator to name a few. With the growth in this job sector, you have the opportunity to start a new

Do you like working with your hands? Interested in helping the environment by becoming a renewable energy technician? There are many different types of renewable energy, and each one needs a technician to manage the installation, monitoring, maintenance, and repair of their components and systems. So, what is renewable energy?

Do you get along with most people? Enjoy fixing things around the house? If so, then becoming an HVAC or HVACR technician may be the right career for you. An HVACR technician must be good with their hands, a problem solver, someone that pays attention to detail and must be

By John Willis, MIAT College of Technology, Houston Campus President The month of April has been designated as National Welding Month as well as Financial Literacy Month. How and why do these two designations become worthy of contemplation? What’s the connection between welding and financial literacy? In preparing for my