Upon graduation, HVAC students will earn important industry certifications to prepare for their career. Many have heard the term ‘HVAC,’ but what exactly does it mean? HVAC, or Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, centers around systems that regulate heated and cooled aired throughout a building. According to the Air Conditioning...
Interested in becoming a skilled craftsman or craft, working with your hands, and creating things with wood and other materials? If you have answered yes, then a career in carpentry may be the right fit for you. As with many careers, carpentry has different realms of expertise that you can...
Let’s say you have an interview approaching next week and you already feel prepared to talk about yourself and your experience, but that is not the only prep you should do for your interview. While everyone is accustomed to listing off the many reasons why they are the perfect...
Welding fires are more common than people may think. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), welding and cutting account for 1% of structure fires and 4% of property damage. Though many companies and welders take the proper precautions and wear the correct gear, welding fires are always...
It can be weird to think ahead to colder days with the crisp autumn air only just arriving, but now is a great time to plan for the upcoming winter. You probably want to make the most out of your heating budget this year, which is why we have...
“Self-care” has become a bit of a buzzword in recent years: a quick shorthand term for the idea that we deserve to take care of ourselves. It’s an important shift because no one can be at their best if they’re feeling bad or run-down. This shift has made a...
"When I go in the doctor's office, you know who I interact with? Medical Assistants," states Charles Curry, an instructor at Centura College. But what does it mean to be a Medical Assistant? Medical Assistants: Who are They? Medical Assistants are the right hand of doctors and physicians, allowing them to...
Are you interested in the medical field but do not want to attend years of medical school? Perhaps becoming a Medical Assistant (MA) or a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) may be the right path for you. While there are many similarities between these two fields, it is important to...
People who prefer to work with their hands and like tinkering with machines should consider a career as a Medical Service Technician (MST), which is also known as a Biomedical Equipment Technician. This is a position for people who want to work in the healthcare field, but don’t necessarily...
After over 20 years with Centura College, we say goodbye and good luck to Mr. Tom Luna as he enters retirement. A proud veteran and teacher, we thank Mr. Luna for his many years of service to both our country and our school. Mr. Luna came to Centura College in...
