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Are you interested in becoming a non-destructive testing technician? The easiest way to become an NDT technician is to earn a non-destructive testing diploma from a trade school. All NDT technicians must complete a certain number of hours for training, then pass both written and practical exams to earn their

MIAT College of Technology Joins Universal Technical Institute’s Family of Schools  For more than 50 years, MIAT College of Technology has equipped students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue technical careers. In this time, we’ve built a strong reputation, formed relationships with top employers and have prepared graduates

Working on aircraft is a lifelong dream for many. Whether you are settling under a light aircraft or helicopter, it can be an exhilarating experience, one that always brings an exciting and welcomed challenge. For problem-solvers and tinkerers who want to work with their hands outside of an office, becoming

By John Willis, MIAT College of Technology Houston Campus President It is hard to believe that we have less than 90 days remaining in 2021.  This Summer and Fall  have been especially exciting and productive for faculty, staff, students, and recent graduates of our Houston Campus – and we plan

Interested in becoming an HVAC technician but want to know more about the curriculum of an HVAC diploma program? One of the best ways to prepare for a career as an HVAC technician is to complete an HVACR Technician program at MIAT College of Technology. We are ready to prepare

In a variety of industries, routine inspections are mandatory to protect human lives and prevent equipment breakdowns and malfunctions. To perform these inspections, technicians use non-destructive testing. Non-destructive testing (NDT) is an array of analysis techniques designed to assist and guide non-destructive inspection processes. NDT technicians range from Level I

Welding is a craft that dates back 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 Such a job might seem outdated in our modern world, but that couldn\’t be further from

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