The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that the demand for computer and office machine technician will decline by 4 percent from 2008 through 2018 and that positions in the field are likely to open primarily from the need to replace workers. Those with post-secondary training in the repair of computers, copiers and other equipment are the most likely to receive these jobs, explains the BLS. A small number of schools in the United States offers computer and copier repair programs, granting certificates and diplomas in the field.
United Education International College
A private, for-profit institution, United Education International College has locations in the California cities of Anaheim, Cerritos, Chula Vista, El Monte, Huntington Park, Ontario, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Marcos and Van Nuys. The school is accredited through the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training. The school offers an eight-month training program for computer systems technicians. A high school diploma or GED is not necessary to enroll. The program covers help desk assistance, PC support and maintenance, technical support and some basic information about sales and marketing. Federal loan and grants, work-study placements and scholarships are available for qualified students, and the college offers job placement assistance.
United Education International College
401 W. Carl Karcher Way
Anaheim, California 92801
714-941-5800
uei-edu.com
Idaho State University
Located in Pocatello, Idaho State University is a public institution with the accreditation of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The college offers a number of training programs in computers and business equipment repair, including a two-semester basic and three-semester advanced certificate in computer and business equipment repair technology. A two-year Associate of Applied Science degree program in computer and business equipment technology is also available. This program lasts for two years and requires coursework in mechanical device adjustments, operating systems and installation, customer relations, networking, computer servicing, electronics, copiers and imaging systems, product sales, fiber optics and data cabling. The school participates in federal and state financial aid programs and offers a limited number of scholarships.
Idaho State University
921 S. Eighth Avenue
Pocatello, Idaho 83209
208-282-0211
isu.edu
International Development Institute
With training centers in the Manhattan and Brooklyn boroughs of New York City, the International Development Institute is a private, for-profit training school. The institute has a license to operate through the New York State Department of Education, but carries no accreditations from recognized post-secondary accrediting associations. The college offers a training program in copy machine repair. Students have the option to study in the daytime for 10 weeks, in the evenings for 20 weeks, or on the weekends only for 38 weeks. Among the topics covered in the diploma program are copy machine parts, top brands, accessories, bin sorters, toner and developer, cartridges, rollers and blades, motors, solenoids, clutches and software. The college offers tuition payment plans and institutional need-based aid. No federal or state financial aid is available.
International Development Institute
39 W. 32nd St.
Suite 1101
New York, New York 10001
212-594-1917
idieducation.com
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