chamberthink
If you’re handy with HVAC sys-
tems, consider this: A level
I certificate in Air Condition-
ing Applied Technology can
be earned in three semesters
at DMC (roughly 10 months)
and a level II certificate can
be earned in four (roughly 14
months).
For those who have a knack
for repairing household appli-
ances like stoves, washers and
dryers, DMC’s Building Main-
tenance program also can
be completed in three- and
four-semester increments.
“I’ve had several students
who’ve started their own appli-
ance repair business,” Matula
said.
said. “If you’re creative and you
have the drive to be indepen-
dent, this is the field for you.”
For more information on these
programs:
• Transportation Training Ser-
vices: (361) 698-2707 or
www.delmar.edu/trucking/
• Air Conditioning (HVAC):
(361) 698-1701 or www.del-
mar.edu/ac_applied_tech/
ac_applied_tech.aspx
• Building Maintenance (ap-
pliance repair): (361) 698-
1701 or www.delmar.edu/
Build_Maint_Applied_Tech/
building_maintenance_ap-
plied_technology.aspx
• Cosmetology: (361) 698-
2809 or www.delmar.edu/
cosmetology.aspx
“It’s fairly easy to start a busi-
ness,” said Lissa Gonzalez,
DMC Cosmetology instructor. Additional information is avail-
“It depends on the time and ef- able at DMC’s Career and Com-
fort you put into it.”
munity Education Department
at (361) 698-2122 or by visiting
Gonzalez and her daughter www.delmar.edu/cce/.
opened a full-service beau-
ty salon in June, she said.
Her daughter is a graduate of
DMC’s Cosmetology program,
which is three semesters long.
DMC’S COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM CAN
BE COMPLETED IN THREE SEMESTERS.
Need help getting your busi-
ness started? DMC’s Small
Business Development Center
(SBDC) offers all the guidance
and resources you’ll need. Ad-
vising is provided at no cost.
The SBDC can be reached
at (361) 698-1021 or http://
dmc122011.delmar.edu/sbdc/.
Once a student receives their
cosmetology certificate from
DMC, they can take state board
exams to receive a cosmetolo-
gy license. Many then become
self-employed.
“I truly believe cosmetology
is one of the greatest fields to
get into because you can do
so much independently in a
short period of time,” Gonzalez
HVAC CERTIFICATIONS AT DMC CAN LEAD TO SMALL BUSINESS CREATION.