institution of higher learning which offers training for specific careers, such as welding, culinary arts, plumbing, medical assisting, cosmetology, etc.; sometimes provide students with licensure, certification or associate degrees; also known as vocational college or trade school

An institution of higher learning which offers training for specific careers, such as welding, culinary arts, plumbing, medical assisting, cosmetology, etc., can be referred to as a technical institute.

Explanation:

Any institution that offers specialized education to produce expertise in specific fields of knowledge is a technical institute. Such institutes dispense knowledge that is only associated with the techniques and methodologies restricted to that particular field. Hence, they are known are 'technical institutes'.