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Thankful to Students, Faculty, Staff, and Many Other Supporters For Contributing to The Houston Business Journal’s Most Admired CEO Selection?
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
Is an Aircraft Mechanic a Good Job?
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,
How Do I Get a Job in Renewable Energy?
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
What Does a Renewable Energy Technician Do?
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?
The Importance of Customer Service in HVAC
Do you get along with most people? Enjoy fixing things around the house? If so, then becoming an HVAC technician may be the right career for you. An HVAC technician must be good with their hands, a problem solver, someone that pays attention to detail, and they must also be
Shining a Spotlight on Welders and Financial Literacy This Month
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
Modern Day Rosie the Riveters: Women Prove to Be Valuable Assets for Essential Roles In the Skilled Trades
By John Willis, MIAT College of Technology Houston Campus President March is Women’s History Month, which is a perfect time for kicking off a major initiative to encourage and support women in the pursuit of careers in the skilled trades. MIAT College of Technology’s campuses in Houston and Canton near
What Does an NDT Technician Do?
Do you spend time taking apart equipment to see how it is made? Are you curious about how well components are designed and structured? If this sounds interesting to you, then becoming a non-destructive testing technician may be the right career path. NDT technicians can work in the manufacturing and
How Long Does Welding Take to Learn at a Trade School?
Are you looking for a trade to start a new career? Welders are in demand. Welding opportunities are expected to grow 20 percent in Texas in the next decade, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. MIAT College of Technology offers a welding technology program at
What is an Industrial Maintenance Technician?
Did you know that in 9 months, you could become an industrial maintenance technician? Industrial maintenance technicians work in many different energy industries, from gas and nuclear to renewable energy. There are many different opportunities to become a power plant operator, industrial mechanic, or one of the many other careers