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Concord, CA Career Education and Training Insitutes: Browse Bay Area Colleges

Published: November, 2010

Concord, California is located a half-hour east of San Francisco in Contra Costa County. It's the largest city in the county, with 121,780 residents. Contra Costa County (population 930,000) is one of nine counties comprising the San Francisco Bay Area.

Contra Costa's central location in Northern California provides easy access to nearby Napa, Sonoma and Silicon Valley. The mild climate and scenic area attract those seeking economic opportunities in a pleasant environment. Its proximity to San Francisco allows residents to enjoy the countless cultural and entertainment opportunities of that major port city.

Contra Costa County's growing workforce is undergoing changes as traditional manufacturing jobs decrease, making room for the emerging high-tech industry. The healthcare sector is also growing, creating a variety of new employment prospects. Small firms have flourished over the past decade, adding to the diversity of entrepreneurial opportunities. The average household income in family-friendly Concord is a substantial $71,800.

Favorable home prices and a highly educated workforce are attracting high-tech industries to Concord. Major area employers include:
  • University of California, Berkeley
  • The U.S. Postal Service
  • Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
  • Chevron Corp.
  • The County of Contra Costa County
  • Safeway
  • Bank of America

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Schools in Concord, California: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

Everest College

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Leave that dead-end job behind with training from Everest College.

Campus Locations:
  • Hayward
  • San Francisco
Programs:
  • Diploma - Dental Assistant
  • Diploma - Medical Assistant
Carrington College California

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Ready for a rewarding career? Start with a certificate or degree from Carrington College California.

Campus Locations:
  • Antioch
Programs:
  • AS in Vocational Nursing
  • Certificate in Vocational Nursing
Performance Training Institute

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Get started on your career at Performance Training Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Online Diploma in Medical Office and Administration with Billing and Coding
The Art Institutes

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The Art Institutes system of schools offers a range of master's, bachelor's, and associate's degree programs, as well as diploma and certificate programs specializing in the creative and applied arts. We also offer a variety of online, evening, and weekend learning options, so there's an education solution to fit your schedule. And our professional-grade technology can give you the practical skills to match your ideas—helping you transform your creative energy into a fulfilling career.

Campus Locations:
  • Sunnyvale
  • San Francisco
Programs:
  • Baking & Pastry (AS)
  • Web Design and Interactive Media (AS)
Marinello Schools of Beauty

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Get started on your beauty career with training from Marinello Schools of Beauty.

Campus Locations:
  • San Mateo
  • Hayward
  • San Rafael
  • Concord
  • Castro Valley
  • Napa
  • San Francisco
Programs:
  • Cosmetology
  • Teacher Training
ITT Technical Institute

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Are you interested in pursuing a high-tech career? Getting an education from ITT Tech is a great place to start!

Campus Locations:
  • Lathrop
Programs:
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Electronics Technology
Milan Institute of Cosmetology

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Get hands-on training for a beauty industry career at the Milan Institute of Cosmetology.

Campus Locations:
  • Concord
  • Fairfield
Programs:
  • Esthetician (Facialist)
  • Cosmetology
University of Phoenix

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At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
  • San Francisco
  • Livermore
  • Oakland
  • San Jose
Programs:
  • Master of Health Administration/Informatics
  • BS in Business/Public Sector
WyoTech

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Gear up for a better future at WyoTech.

Campus Locations:
  • Fremont
Programs:
  • Electrician
  • Motorcycle Technology
USC School of Social Work

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The USC School of Social Work’s MSW@USC offers the opportunity to earn a Master of Social Work degree through the Virtual Academic Center without relocating to Southern California.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Social Work