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• 61 Educational Services^T: The Sector as a WholeThe Educational Services sector comprises establishments that provide instruction and training in a wide variety of subjects. This instruction and training is provided by specialized establishments, such as schools, colleges, universities, and training centers. These establishments may be privately owned and operated for profit or not for profit, or they may be publicly owned and operated. They may also offer food and/or accommodation services to their students.Educational services are usually delivered by teachers or instructors that explain, tell, demonstrate, supervise, and direct learning. Instruction is imparted in diverse settings, such as educational institutions, the workplace, or the home, and through diverse means, such as correspondence, television, the Internet, or other electronic and distance-learning methods. The training provided by these establishments may include the use of simulators and simulation methods. It can be adapted to the part
• 611 Educational Services^T: Industries in the Educational Services subsector provide instruction and training in a wide variety of subjects. The instruction and training is provided by specialized establishments, such as schools, colleges, universities, and training centers.The subsector is structured according to level and type of educational services. Elementary and secondary schools, junior colleges, and colleges, universities, and professional schools correspond to a recognized series of formal levels of education designated by diplomas, associate degrees (including equivalent certificates), and degrees. The remaining industry groups are based more on the type of instruction or training offered, and the levels are not always as formally defined. The establishments are often highly specialized, many offering instruction in a very limited subject matter, for example ski lessons or one specific computer software application. Within the subsector, the level and types of training that are required of the in
• 6111 Elementary and Secondary Schools^T:
• 61111 Elementary and Secondary Schools: See industry description for 611110.
• 611110 Elementary and Secondary Schools: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in furnishing academic courses and associated course work that comprise a basic preparatory education. A basic preparatory education ordinarily constitutes kindergarten through 12th grade. This industry includes school boards and school districts.Illustrative Examples:Elementary schoolsParochial schools, elementary or secondaryHigh schoolsPrimary schoolsCharter schoolsKindergartensMilitary academies, elementary or secondarySchools for the physically disabled, elementary or secondaryCross-References.
• 6112 Junior Colleges^T:
• 61121 Junior Colleges^T: See industry description for 611210.
• 611210 Junior Colleges: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in furnishing academic, or academic and technical, courses and granting associate degrees, certificates, or diplomas below the baccalaureate level. The requirement for admission to an associate or equivalent degree program is at least a high school diploma or equivalent general academic training. Instruction may be provided in diverse settings, such as the establishment's or client's training facilities, educational institutions, the workplace, or the home, and through diverse means, such as correspondence, television, the Internet, or other electronic and distance-learning methods. The training provided by these establishments may include the use of simulators and simulation methods.Cross-References.
• 6113 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools^T:
• 61131 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools^T: See industry description for 611310.
• 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in furnishing academic courses and granting degrees at baccalaureate or graduate levels. The requirement for admission is at least a high school diploma or equivalent general academic training. Instruction may be provided in diverse settings, such as the establishment's or client's training facilities, educational institutions, the workplace, or the home, and through diverse means, such as correspondence, television, the Internet, or other electronic and distance-learning methods. The training provided by these establishments may include the use of simulators and simulation methods.Illustrative Examples:Colleges (except junior colleges)Theological seminaries offering baccalaureate or graduate degreesMilitary academies, college-levelUniversitiesProfessional schools (e.g., business administration, dental, law, medical)Cross-References.
• 6114 Business Schools and Computer and Management Training^T: This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) offering courses in office procedures and secretarial and stenographic skills and may offer courses in basic office skills, such as word processing; (2) conducting computer training (except computer repair); or (3) offering an array of short duration courses and seminars for management and professional development. Instruction may be provided in diverse settings, such as the establishment's or client's training facilities, educational institutions, the workplace, or the home, and through diverse means, such as correspondence, television, the Internet, or other electronic and distance-learning methods. The training provided by these establishments may include the use of simulators and simulation methods.
• 61141 Business and Secretarial Schools^T: See industry description for 611410.
• 611410 Business and Secretarial Schools: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering courses in office procedures and secretarial and stenographic skills and may offer courses in basic office skills, such as word processing. In addition, these establishments may offer such classes as office machine operation, reception, communications, and other skills designed for individuals pursuing a clerical or secretarial career. Instruction may be provided in diverse settings, such as the establishment's or client's training facilities, educational institutions, the workplace, or the home, and through diverse means, such as correspondence, television, the Internet, or other electronic and distance-learning methods. The training provided by these establishments may include the use of simulators and simulation methods.Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 61142 Computer Training^T: See industry description for 611420.
• 611420 Computer Training: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting computer training (except computer repair), such as instruction in computer programming, software applications, computerized business systems, computer electronics technology, computer operations, and local area network management. Instruction may be provided in diverse settings, such as the establishment's or client's training facilities, educational institutions, the workplace, or the home, and through diverse means, such as correspondence, television, the Internet, or other electronic and distance-learning methods. The training provided by these establishments may include the use of simulators and simulation methods.Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 61143 Professional and Management Development Training^T: See industry description for 611430.
• 611430 Professional and Management Development Training: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering an array of short duration courses and seminars for management and professional development. Training for career development may be provided directly to individuals or through employers' training programs, and courses may be customized or modified to meet the special needs of customers. Instruction may be provided in diverse settings, such as the establishment's or client's training facilities, educational institutions, the workplace, or the home, and through diverse means, such as correspondence, television, the Internet, or other electronic and distance-learning methods. The training provided by these establishments may include the use of simulators and simulation methods.Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 6115 Technical and Trade Schools^T:
• 61151 Technical and Trade Schools^T: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering vocational and technical training in a variety of technical subjects and trades. The training often leads to job-specific certification. Instruction may be provided in diverse settings, such as the establishment's or client's training facilities, educational institutions, the workplace, or the home, and through diverse means, such as correspondence, television, the Internet, or other electronic and distance-learning methods. The training provided by these establishments may include the use of simulators and simulation methods.Illustrative Examples:Apprenticeship training programsGraphic arts schoolsAviation and flight training schoolsModeling schoolsComputer repair trainingNursing schools (except academic)Cosmetology schoolsReal estate schoolsElectronic equipment repair trainingTruck driving schools Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 611511 Cosmetology and Barber Schools: This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering training in barbering, hair styling, or the cosmetic arts, such as makeup or skin care. These schools provide job-specific certification.
• 611512 Flight Training: This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering aviation and flight training. These establishments may offer vocational training, recreational training, or both.Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 611513 Apprenticeship Training: This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering apprenticeship training programs. These programs involve applied training as well as course work.Cross-References.
• 611519 Other Technical and Trade Schools: This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering job or career vocational or technical courses (except cosmetology and barber training, aviation and flight training, and apprenticeship training). The curriculums offered by these schools are highly structured and specialized and lead to job-specific certification.Illustrative Examples:Bartending schoolsModeling schoolsBroadcasting schoolsReal estate schoolsComputer repair trainingTruck driving schoolsGraphic arts schoolsSpecialized military training (except flight instruction, academies, and basic training)Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 6116 Other Schools and Instruction^T: This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering or providing instruction (except academic schools, colleges, and universities; business, computer, and management instruction; and technical and trade instruction). Instruction may be provided in diverse settings, such as the establishment's or client's training facilities, educational institutions, the workplace, or the home, and through diverse means, such as correspondence, television, the Internet, or other electronic and distance-learning methods. The training provided by these establishments may include the use of simulators and simulation methods.
• 61161 Fine Arts Schools^T: See industry description for 611610.
• 611610 Fine Arts Schools: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering instruction in the arts, including dance, art, drama, and music.Illustrative Examples:Art (except commercial and graphic) instructionMusic instruction (e.g., piano, guitar)Dance instructionMusic schools (except academic)Dance studiosPerforming arts schools (except academic)Drama schools (except academic)Photography schools (except commercial photography)Fine arts schools (except academic)Cross-References.
• 61162 Sports and Recreation Instruction^T: See industry description for 611620.
• 611620 Sports and Recreation Instruction: This industry comprises establishments, such as camps and schools, primarily engaged in offering instruction in athletic activities. Overnight and day sports instruction camps are included in this industry.Illustrative Examples:Camps, sports instructionProfessional sports instructors (i.e., not participating in sporting events)Cheerleading instructionRiding instruction academies or schoolsGymnastics instructionSports (e.g., baseball, basketball, football, golf) instructionMartial arts instruction, camps or schoolsSwimming instructionCross-References.
• 61163 Language Schools^T: See industry description for 611630.
• 611630 Language Schools: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering foreign language instruction (including sign language). These establishments are designed to offer language instruction ranging from conversational skills for personal enrichment to intensive training courses for career or educational opportunities.Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 61169 All Other Schools and Instruction^T: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering instruction (except academic schools, colleges, and universities; business, computer, and management instruction; technical and trade instruction; and fine arts, sports, recreation, and language instruction).Illustrative Examples:Academic tutoring servicesPublic speaking trainingAutomobile driving schoolsSpeed reading instructionExam preparation servicesCross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 611691 Exam Preparation and Tutoring: This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering preparation for standardized examinations and/or academic tutoring services.Illustrative Examples:Academic tutoring servicesLearning centers offering remedial coursesCollege board preparation centersProfessional examination review instruction
• 611692 Automobile Driving Schools: This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering automobile driving instruction.Cross-References.
• 611699 All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction: This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering instruction (except academic schools, colleges, and universities; business, computer, and management instruction; technical and trade instruction; and fine arts, sports, recreation, language, exam preparation, tutoring, and automobile driving instruction).Illustrative Examples:Public speaking trainingSurvival trainingSpeed reading instructionYoga instruction, camps or schoolsCross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
• 6117 Educational Support Services^T:
• 61171 Educational Support Services^T: See industry description for 611710.
• 611710 Educational Support Services: This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing non-instructional services that support educational processes or systems.Illustrative Examples:Educational consultantsEducational testing servicesEducational guidance counseling servicesStudent exchange programsEducational testing evaluation servicesCross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--