Founded in 1956, TESST College of Technology (www.tesst.com) is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). TESST's programs are approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC), the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, and the Virginia Department of Education, Proprietary Schools Section. With three locations in Maryland and one in Virginia, the schools currently serve more than 1,500 full and part-time students. TESST College of Technology provides quality technical education that prepares graduates for work immediately upon completion of training. Each program of study is structured, blending classroom instruction with practical training in fields associated with Electronics, Telecommunication, Computer Hardware and Software, Information Technology, Drafting and Graphic Design, and Climate Control Technology. TESST College of Technology also provides advanced training in software applications and certification preparation. The schools are located in Alexandria, Virginia and in Towson, Beltsville, and Baltimore, Maryland.