South Texas Vocational Technical Institute

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Overview

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute (STVT), founded in 1973, is a post-secondary institution providing short-term specialized career training in the fast-growing Texas market. Operating at three Texas campuses (Brownsville, McAllen, and Weslaco), STVT offers programs in the fields of allied health, business, childcare, computer, legal, and English as a Second Language. STVT's goal is to enable students to reach competency levels to qualify for employment and/or advancement in existing or potential career fields in as little as six to twelve months.

Points of Distinction

Fast-paced curricula
Job placement assistance
Housing assistance
Accredited by Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education

Areas of Study

STVT offers training programs, ranging from six to twelve months in duration, in the following career areas:

Dental Assisting (DA)
Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (ACHR)
Computer Accounting Specialist
Clinical Laboratory Technician
Computer Office Specialist
Intensive English Language Program
Medical Administrative/Coding Specialist
Massage Therapy
Patient Care Technician/Medical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Admissions

STVT admits, as regular students, any person having a high school diploma from an accredited high school or a GED equivalent. Prior to acceptance, an applicant must be interviewed by an admissions representative; complete an enrollment agreement; and submit any other information that may be required. Applicants should contact the school or one of its admissions representatives.

Faculty

Faculty members are highly qualified professionals committed to providing outstanding education to their students. Instructors provide the hands-on technical and vocational training their students will need for a better future.

Student Body

There are roughly 700 students enrolled across the three campus locations. Women comprise about 85% of the total student population.

Student Life

STVT does not have campus housing, but the school will help students arrange housing through the various apartment locator and apartment management services in the area. The Career Services office provides assistance in preparation of resumes, cover letters, and interviewing skills; and also disseminates information on job availability and provides part-time job placement assistance while students are attending school.

Programs of Study

(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Business And Management

Computer Accounting Specialist

Construction Trades

Combination Welding

Engineering Technician

Air Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration (ACHR)
Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration

Law

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Mechanics And Repair

Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration (HVAC)
Automotive Service Technician

Medical Administration

Medical Administrative Assisting Technology

Medical Support And Technology

Medical Assisting
Dental Assisting
Pharmacy Technician

Therapy And Counseling

Professional Massage Therapy

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute Degrees or Coursework

(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)

Degrees or Coursework

Diploma

South Texas Vocational Technical Institute Campus Locations

Texas

Brownsville
Corpus Christi
McAllen
San Antonio
Weslaco

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