Maybe you have already gained a degree or maybe you have absolutely no interest in embarking on a four year course to achieve one. Either way when it comes to getting a job you can be absolutely sure of one thing - employers are picky, very picky! And they can afford to be because they have so many job applicants to choose from.
The trick is to make sure you stand out amongst all the other applicants and one very good way to ensure that you do is to have qualifications relevant to the job you are applying for.
That's where a degree is often simply not enough. Sure, a degree says you have a certain level of intelligence and that you have proved your tenacity and ability to apply yourself through several years of study. But all too often the subject of a degree has little application in the real world.
What an employer is hoping for is an app1icant with experience directly relevant to the job on offer. There are only two ways you can obtain this knowledge. Either you gain knowledge on the job or you learn it through a specific career education course.
Obviously the former costs nothing and has the benefit that you are getting paid to learn. The problem is that all too few employers are prepared to make the financial commitment necessary to train you and, even if they do, you have no control over the quality of that training. So the disadvantage of learning on the job is that what you learn may be inadequate and let you down when the time comes to progress your career with another employer who may soon realize your deficiencies.
Therefore, the best solution is to a career training course that will provide career education relevant to the job you seek. If you are unsure of what type of job you should train for, it makes sense to first take a career aptitude test to establish your core skills and interests.
Indeed, regardless of whether or not you have a degree and regardless of whether or not you already have a job, taking a relevant career training course should be a serious consideration. That's because a proper career education is vital to your career success and, with the advent of the Internet, there is no excuse for not obtaining it.
In fact, the Internet is revolutionizing education and bringing it within reach of people all over the world. Consider the advantages of studying career training online:
No longer are you limited to just taking a career training course in your own town. Not even your own country. Now you can take career training courses online from which ever institution provides appropriate career education provided, of course, the cost is affordable.
You don't have to give up your present job because you can study in your spare time and at your own pace.
By studying at home you can save yourself the cost of commuting to a bricks and mortar college. You can save the cost of student accommodation and the expense of living away from home.
Mums can still look after their children and study when they are at school or asleep.
Your ethnicity is not a bar online and nor are disabilities.
Of course, one of the big advantages of attending a bricks and mortar college is the opportunity to meet fellow students from all walks of life, social background and race. It's through these social interactions that lifelong friendships are born and our tolerance of others increased for the common good.
But even that advantage is replicated online through the use of college based forums, discussion groups and chat rooms.
Now one problem most of us suffer from is a tendency to procrastinate and you may be wondering if this affliction will prevent you from getting the most from an online career education course. So you'll be relieved to know that online career training courses appoint an instructor who will send you course materials and set assignments and deadlines for their completion.
The Internet is fast becoming the easiest way to get extra educational qualifications. Make sure you take full advantage of what, in a recent Forbes magazine article, influential thinker Peter Drucker dubbed "webucation". So take full advantage of it to catapult your career to new heights.
Why Vocational and Career Education Are Important
There are three major reasons why every school district should offer strong vocational learning opportunities:
1. Vocational competence is critical to the economic health of our nation.
2. A significant number of students, both college-bound and non-college-bound, are experiential learners who will learn academic skills best from developing them in a career or application context.
3. Delaying the career or application context until after grade 12 lowers motivation and learning achievement for many experiential learners.
Consider these characteristics of experiential learners:
1. They are often as or even more capable of complex learning than traditional learners.
2. They learn academic skills best from concrete tasks and a focus on real-life problems.
3. They often do not work to their potential in the relatively abstract-linear environment of traditional classes.
So, not having vocational or career learning options is a major disservice to the many experiential learners in any school population.
Advantages of Career and Vocational Education
When strong vocational learning options are available in a school district, they present these advantages:
1. They help many experiential learners reach higher achievement levels. (Too few policymakers have given adequate attention to a major weakness of American public education - - lack of inclusion of a strong application component in learning programs. Refer to the work of Dr. William Daggett, president of the International Center for Leadership in Education, for solid research comparisons in this area. The Center's web site is LeaderEd.com.)
2. Career path exploration helps many students make more information and dedicated choices on college enrollment. Students often discover the career path they love and are more motivated to pursue college study.
3. Career context makes subjects and courses more meaningful to students. Application adds to the strength of learning.
4. The career context makes it more feasible to teach and promote a continuous improvement culture in relation to the real world of work.
5. Strong secondary school vocational programs provide workplace skills to some students who do not plan to attend college immediately after graduation from high school. They also equip many college-bound students with skills useful in part-time work that helps in financing college study.
Evaluating Your Local Situation
Do you want to evaluate the strength of your local vocational and career options for students? Look for positive responses to these standards:
1. The local school mission statement recognizes career/vocational education as a valuable service to many college-bound and non-college-bound students.
2. The career focus is placed on all levels of the K-12 programs - -
a. Elementary schools using career-focused stories, readings, field trips.
b. Middle schools providing strong technical (applied) literacy learning opportunities, especially to encourage continued interest in science. Also, providing after-school career exploration options perhaps with the help of local or area vocational centers.
c. High schools providing a broad spectrum of both career exploration and initial skill development on different career paths. NOTE: The number of vocational programs should be adequate to serve students with different talents and interests. There should be technical or science-focused programs, people-focused programs, and traditional trade programs.
d. High school guidance providing help on preference matching between talents and careers.
e. High school vocational programs presenting beneficial articulation with both 2-year and 4-year college programs to reject completely the error of viewing vocational courses as something only for the non-college-bound. That latter stereotype was founded on ignorance of the value of different talent or intelligence areas.
f. High schools providing strong information on and articulated access to apprentice training programs as a viable and important option for graduation.
3. Fiscal support and facilities are maintained on modern and attractive levels for both classical and vocational programs, never allowing one area to play second-fiddle to the other.
4. Local educators and government leaders are working to correct any state and national inattention to the needs and talents of experiential and vocational learners. NOTE: That inattention is evidenced by over-emphasis on written high stakes tests and concurrent outright failure to provide performance evaluation options for highly talented experiential learners under initial implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act. Reasons given for this serious failure are nothing but outright rationalizations to provide excuses for avoiding the work of constructing comprehensive assessment programs. Narrow written tests alone are an "easier" even though cognitively weak option. Can you imagine riding in an airplane with a pilot who has passed a written test but never before actually successfully flown an airplane? At some point in the future a higher quality assessment program must be pursued for the good of students and the good of our nation.
5. Local educators and government leaders work actively to ensure three other realities for quality vocational programs:
a. Secondary vocational programs being protected against misuse such as referral of a disproportionate share of learning disadvantaged students (who often need more effective basic academic programs) or misbehaving students (who can be dangerous to themselves and others in shop situations). NOTE: The mission of vocational schools involves career path selection and preparation. They are not special education schools but, like all schools, can serve their share of special education students. If over-used for the special education purpose, the primary mission is subverted and many talented experiential learners are tragically excluded.
b. Business and industry representatives being kept deeply involved as advisors to and evaluators of all secondary vocational programs. NOTE: This is the path to keeping programs relevant to evolving careers and to having businesses provide special help (internships, equipment, etc.) to an important source of future employees.
c. Secondary vocational programs being given strong annual funding for modernization of teaching youngsters to use equipment no longer used in the real world of work.
If the response to any one of the above basic standards is negative, you have identified an area where corrective action should be taken.
This is one of many articles on the resource web site http://www.SuccessInTeaching.info produced and maintained by Ronald Fitzgerald, D.Ed.
Education is said to be a lifelong process; it is a journey rather than a destination. However, many people having once acquired a basic degree and a few years of work experience pay little attention to enhancing their prospects with specific career education. Hectic professional schedules and personal commitments weigh heavily on their minds and the challenge of starting on an educational course all over again is a daunting one. In the competitive environment that exists today, this attitude of maintaining a static state of affairs with respect to one's education could mean a string of missed opportunities when it comes to job hunting or even growth in the current organization. As the job market is cluttered with many thousands of qualified job applicants, employers are constrained to apply stringent screening processes when recruiting. What this means for job seekers is that there is really no alternative to enhancing their career with specific career education. Pursuing a degree relevant to the business needs of the industry and the function of their specialization is critical.
Stand Out
When there are limited job vacancies in an organization and multiple applicants who meet most of the specified eligibility criteria, the employer looks out for special skills in the candidate in terms of specific career education. An additional qualification can serve to make your candidature stand apart and tip the scales in your favor. Any practical exposure that you have acquired in a previous job or any knowledge you have acquired through a specific career education course, speaks well of your ability to learn continuously.
A specialized career-training course that helps hone existing skills and develop new ones is something every professional should seriously consider, irrespective of their years of experience. Prior to enrolling in any such education program, it is advisable to take a career aptitude test that helps ascertain your existing skills and interests. If you are already employed, it may not be possible to attend regular college and you could consider enrolling in online career education programs. The emergence of the Internet has created endless opportunities in online and virtual education programs.
Education Types
As a result, enhancing your career with specific career education programs is a very feasible option today. You could choose programs that are offered at universities in different states and even countries; this permits you to study during your free time and at your own pace. You can even choose to study along with fellow students and opt for joint sessions via web-based technologies. Most specific career education institutes have a number of college-based forums, discussion groups and chat rooms, which helps fellow students in collaborating and discussing course related projects.
Dedication And Hard Work
Though there is more flexibility available in terms of time, location and pace in the case of specific career education, it still calls for serious effort from the student in order to acquire the certification. Typically, specific career education programs, much like regular college degrees, require students to submit journals and projects, and attend examinations. Though these requirements might make a working professional feel pressured, overall, it makes good sense to invest time in career education specific to the field of expertise.
Tony Jacowski is a quality analyst for The MBA Journal. Aveta
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Career education is a systematic program for students and adult learners who seek higher education to develop expertise in specific jobs. Career education helps increase knowledge of self, choices of occupation, training opportunities, job search skills and decision-making strategies. Many schools and colleges in the United States provide courses on career education that can help to mold a student's future.
Curriculum
Educational and occupation exploration prepares students for a meaningful career. Career education programs create an awareness and exposure to learning. In a competitive job market, employers are demanding more skills to save on time and money required for training. An education that focuses on building skills in your career can be valuable. Due to the growing needs of organizations across industries, universities run a variety of career education programs.
Career education programs are a coordinated system of experiences and learning activities that bridge school and work. These programs include professional courses in all fields of expertise such as art and design, business, education, engineering, medical, law and computer science. The mission of career education program is to provide deliberate and systematic opportunities and resources for all learners to engage in meaningful career and character development. They help ensure that each student receives quality education to prepare for higher education.
Teaching Methods
Students succeed when they see a purpose behind their academics. A career education program improves students and motivates them in their academic performance. It provides an opportunity for students to choose career-related coursework and experience to advance their careers. It also gives them an option to choose a career of their own interest. These programs focus on learner, interpersonal and career development of students to acquire an understanding of their skill. They help to discover their potential, and develop learning skills and strategies that could be used in the workplace.
Disciplines
Major career education programs at different universities are art and design, business, culinary, education, engineering, health and medical, law and criminal justice and computer science.
Art And Design- Offers programs in interior design, graphic design, advertising and commercial design, animation fashion design, film and video, game art design, photography, music and video.
Business- Offers programs in construction management, supply chain management, forensic accounting and project management.
Culinary- Offers programs in baking and pastry, catering, chef training, culinary arts and restaurant management. They also include specialized programs in curriculum designing, early childhood education, educational administration, special education and teaching.
Engineering- Offers programs in electrical, mechanical, electronics, environmental, manufacturing and computer engineering.
Health And Medical- Offers programs covering counseling, care and management.
Law And Criminal Justice- Offers programs in court reporting, criminal justice forensics, law enforcement and legal services.
Computer Science- Programs in sciences include aviation science, veterinary science, science and biotechnology. These programs are in coherence with the job market.
Overview
Modifications in the ever-changing job market are also incorporated in these programs. Many universities provide scholarships or loans as a financial assistance to students. These programs emphasize application of academics in the work place. Career education programs help students develop directly applicable expertise in order to make them more employable.
Tony Jacowski is a quality analyst for The MBA Journal. Aveta Solution's Six Sigma Online ( http://www.sixsigmaonline.org ) offers online six sigma training and certification classes for lean six sigma, black belts, green belts, and yellow belts.
Depressed about your work? Feeling dispirited? A savvy career
education review may tell you it's not your job.
Career education wisdom says, "You have to choose to do the best
you can with what you have where you are." So, short of finding
another job, what can you do?
Here are some tips that can help you see work in a new light and
spice up a dull job.
1. Start to see the big picture. Lots of people are ready to
tell us what we should be. But we need to find out for ourselves
what we want to be. So, ask yourself, "What is it that I'm
doing? How important is it? How does it fit into the big
picture?"
Recognizing that you are part of a bigger machine and that you
are important to the functioning of that machine can give you a
sense of self worth.
2. Focus on other people. If you're concerned only about
yourself and your bad feelings, you only intensify the negative.
If you can help other people it puts your situation in
perspective.
For example, volunteer to help a co-worker finish a big project.
Or show someone how to use a particular skill you've acquired.
3. Let go and laugh. Forget the wrongs, real or imaginary, that
someone perpetrated on you a couple weeks ago. It's just not
worth holding on to. If you relive it over and over, you're
beating yourself up--not the other party.
When you let go of the past you embrace the present. That
includes learning to laugh. Laughter releases the tension in you
and allows you to let go and do your job better.
4. Know when it's time to say "enough." You may ultimately find
that even with your best attitude your job just doesn't live up
to your expectations. If you absolutely abhor what you're doing,
then it's time to start looking around. Find out what does turn
you on.
Career education advice recommends that you carefully explore
your options before precipitously making a move. Even in the
worst circumstance you still have a job and a paycheck. But just
men tally turning the corner and recognizing it's time to move
on can give your current job a boost, at least temporarily.
Take the time to prepare a carefully-crafted transition plan of
action so you don't lose sight of where you want to go next and
how to get there.
Tampa, FL September 18, 2004 -- 9Seconds co-founder, Ray Gonzalez to serve on the Council for Technical and Career Education for the School District of Hillsborough County.
The purpose of the Council is to seek input from the business community to enhance technical and career education offered at the secondary and postsecondary levels. The Council members will also spend time updating the Council on current and future initiatives.
Gonzalez is no stranger to the Hillsborough County School system, at least once a month Mr. Gonzalez dedicates a day to speaking with students from web design, business and marketing classes on everything from education, picking the right college and choosing the right major.
Gonzalez also works closely with the Business Technology Education Program for the Hillsborough County School District and even participated in the school districts Professional Study Day designed for teachers and administrators to refresh their skills as well as learning new skills and techniques by attending workshops. Gonzalez gave a powerful workshop on โ€œCurrent Trends in the Web Industryโ€.
โ€œI really love working with kids. High school is one of the most trying times for our teens and I love that I am able to give them a positive influence and help them find the right path, when they are faced with so many negative influences on a daily basis,โ€ says Gonzalez. โ€œI make it a point that every student knows how to reach me and that I am available day or night even if they just need someone to talk to.โ€
9Seconds, www.9seconds.com, is a full service interactive marketing company headquartered in Tampa, Florida. 9Seconds provides its clients with a complete approach to business development, offering business and marketing consulting services, search engine optimization, integrated marketing, advertising and public relations, web design and web development.
Career Education Strategy: Your Job Search Is A Business Venture
If you learn only one career education strategy, it should be
this one: the employment market follows the same rules for
success as the business market.
This is a key insight that supports alternative or
non-traditional job search strategies. We're able to cut through
the fog of traditional job searches that can take weeks or
months.
As a result, we're able to guarantee customers who practice this
insight the possibility of a job offer in as little as 14 days.
It's the career education strategy of a lifetime!
I recently read an article that quoted Larry Thompson, a film
producer. He says there is a simple four-step plan for success.
He uses it with all the Hollywood stars whose careers he
manages.
While Thompson's alluding to success in the film-making
business, it occurred to me that the same principles apply to
job search success . . . especially if you understand it as a
business venture.
1. Identify and focus on your capabilities and assets. Too often
we get hung up on what we can't do. Do what you dream of
doing--not what others want you to do. Build a list of your
talents and match them with opportunities. Your talent never
limits you. Only a shortsighted vision can do that.
2. Failure-is-not-an-option commitment. Write down event or
feelings in your life that can deepen your commitment to take
advantage of your capabilities and assets.
3. Build your personal dream team. Every successful person has a
team of supporters, mentors, professional, role models,
motivators, and reality checkers. Ask them for advice. Test
them. If they don't support and encourage you, drop them.
4. Make your own luck. How? Work hard, prepare for
opportunities, be in the right place at the right time. Make a
list of your top accomplishments. Acknowledge the effort and
commitment it took to achieve them. Then go after your job
opportunities, knowing that with passion and persistence you can
do anything.
This formula for Hollywood success struck me because it's the
same formula you need for job search success. It's one career
education strategy that will for the rest of your life.
The current economic crisis has led to the loss of jobs in many parts of America and the globe. It is especially important for young individuals to be well educated which, many believe, is the only way to thrive in the current job market. The necessity for education will progressively add to the standard of education plus the demand for learning. This boost in demand will in turn raise the demand for excellent educators and professors.
Just like every other profession in the industry, teachers and lecturers are also loosing jobs. It is therefore important that teachers hold advanced qualifications and maintain their classroom performance. Educators need to be well groomed in all aspects of education management. For this end, there is a plethora of career education training programmes that might be useful to those who wish to take up teaching. Most career education training centers in the US provide career education training in K-12 teaching and administration, educational leadership and corporate training. Some career education training courses discuss on classroom-tested strategies that may help educators when they are on the teaching platform. Those taking up careers in education need to know their related field very well so that they may be able to impart their knowledge to students. For example, if you want to be a French teacher, it is not sufficient that you only can speak the language. Your reading and writing skills are of equal importance too. Further, you will be preferred to have excellent communication skills that will greatly help you in your dealings with your charge.
At most times, though individuals are knowledgeable in their respective fields, they are often unable to communicate their knowledge clearly to other people. This is a very grave issue from the standpoint of a teacher who is tasked with the lecturing and instructing a classroom filled with students. Educators facing this problem must make it a point to enroll in career education training centers or engage in career education training courses or workshops to improve on this.
In addition, the teaching profession is an excellent part-time vocation for people who are in need of extra money. It is one of the best salaried professions in the United States but varies according to individual experience and educational background.
So, if you are an educator, analyze your worth in the current job market and if you feel you could improve any aspect of your teaching skills, consider the many career education training options.
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Maybe you have already gained a degree or maybe you have absolutely no interest in embarking on a four year course to achieve one. Either way when it comes to getting a job you can be absolutely sure of one thing - employers are picky, very picky! And they can afford to be because they have so many job applicants to choose from.
The trick is to make sure you stand out amongst all the other applicants and one very good way to ensure that you do is to have qualifications relevant to the job you are applying for.
That's where a degree is often simply not enough. Sure, a degree says you have a certain level of intelligence and that you have proved your tenacity and ability to apply yourself through several years of study. But all too often the subject of a degree has little application in the real world.
What an employer is hoping for is an app1icant with experience directly relevant to the job on offer. There are only two ways you can obtain this knowledge. Either you gain knowledge on the job or you learn it through a specific career education course.
Obviously the former costs nothing and has the benefit that you are getting paid to learn. The problem is that all too few employers are prepared to make the financial commitment necessary to train you and, even if they do, you have no control over the quality of that training. So the disadvantage of learning on the job is that what you learn may be inadequate and let you down when the time comes to progress your career with another employer who may soon realize your deficiencies.
Therefore, the best solution is to a career training course that will provide career education relevant to the job you seek. If you are unsure of what type of job you should train for, it makes sense to first take a career aptitude test to establish your core skills and interests.
Indeed, regardless of whether or not you have a degree and regardless of whether or not you already have a job, taking a relevant career training course should be a serious consideration. That's because a proper career education is vital to your career success and, with the advent of the Internet, there is no excuse for not obtaining it.
In fact, the Internet is revolutionizing education and bringing it within reach of people all over the world. Consider the advantages of studying career training online:
No longer are you limited to just taking a career training course in your own town. Not even your own country. Now you can take career training courses online from which ever institution provides appropriate career education provided, of course, the cost is affordable.
You don't have to give up your present job because you can study in your spare time and at your own pace.
By studying at home you can save yourself the cost of commuting to a bricks and mortar college. You can save the cost of student accommodation and the expense of living away from home.
Mums can still look after their children and study when they are at school or asleep.
Your ethnicity is not a bar online and nor are disabilities.
Of course, one of the big advantages of attending a bricks and mortar college is the opportunity to meet fellow students from all walks of life, social background and race. It's through these social interactions that lifelong friendships are born and our tolerance of others increased for the common good.
But even that advantage is replicated online through the use of college based forums, discussion groups and chat rooms.
Now one problem most of us suffer from is a tendency to procrastinate and you may be wondering if this affliction will prevent you from getting the most from an online career education course. So you'll be relieved to know that online career training courses appoint an instructor who will send you course materials and set assignments and deadlines for their completion.
The Internet is fast becoming the easiest way to get extra educational qualifications. Make sure you take full advantage of what, in a recent Forbes magazine article, influential thinker Peter Drucker dubbed "webucation". So take full advantage of it to catapult your career to new heights.
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education and training advice plus career, resume and aptitude test advice.
Career education programs are used as tools to help college students discover career choices available to them. However, many students have questions about their career path and may want to continue their education beyond the college level.
The Internet is one of the most helpful tools available to college students who want career education. A large number of websites offer personality, skill and knowledge assessments. There are many personality tests that ask students questions pertaining to career choices, and the results help students make the right choices. Assessments can help college students limit their career choices. There are several online courses that are designed to offer continuing education, and there are universities that offer all levels of degrees. Once individuals have received career education and training and skills they need, they may even find a job online.
Assessments help students find out their strengths and weaknesses, making them better able to choose a career. Some government agencies offer career education and job counseling to individuals who are looking for a career.
It may be a helpful for students to set up plan as they start planning their career education path. They need to think about their skills, standards, interests and personality. These factors reflect on the kind of career that is suitable for them. They need to decide on a career and outline exactly what they need to do to get there.
A number of online universities and career education training courses are available. Whether students want to go for a degree or recertification or training, they have to make sure that the university or organization they are opting for is accredited. Students can generally take courses at their own pace, and they can often find financing, grants and scholarships for assistance. Online classifieds and job search options are also listed for many intended careers.
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Career education courses, have an abundance of career education lesson plans and programs that an individual can choose from. The lesson plans may differ from person to person, because each individual has different qualities and capabilities, and career options vary. Their interests in particular fields influence the lesson plan that will suit them. It is important for people to seek out hands on real life learning experiences to supplement career education lesson plans. There is no alternative for the experience that is gained through practical knowledge. It is also important to add a bit of fun with lesson plans. Field trips involving business and places are excellent supplements to any career education lesson plan.
A wide variety of lesson plans are available to suit the needs of individuals who need a tight knitted curriculum package, or for individuals who need a slightly unstructured package that can be modified and developed. The latter approach facilitates educating people in subjects that they are interested in. Career education lesson plans provide education in basic subjects along with essential life skills.
The benefits of career education lesson plans are they help in determining the interests, and thus guide individuals towards careers that suit their skills. They also help in determining the amount of time to be spent on any particular subject to enhance comprehension and creative ability.
Career education lesson plans prepare students to work efficiently after completing high school. They instill skills that management expects of their employees in fields as varied as computers, food science, agriculture, childcare, engineering and horticulture. The various lesson plans, on career education, help students work independently, think creatively and solve problems while making the best use of technology.
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Ongoing career education is something that can help separate from you other job searchers and in some cases might help to win you the job.
As a recruiter, I have worked with companies who won't hire people without a university degree. In some cases, they specify the type of degree needed but in other cases, the company doesn't care what the degree is in as long as you have one.
In other words, a lack of education can cost you. And you might not even realize it if the company doesn't publicly admit this policy but simply lets their recruiters know about this particular form of screening.
When planning your career, education can certainly have an impact on your success or lack thereof.
Here are some ideas regarding various levels of education that might help to determine your long-term success in the workplace.
University/College Career Education
As mentioned above, some companies you apply to might require a Bachelor's degree or college diploma and some might not even tell you up front that this is the reason you are being rejected. If you haven't achieved this level of education and feel like it's holding you back, you can do something about it. If you have a job, furthering your education through evening classes or online university training can be difficult to balance but it can be done. The long-term positive impact on your career can really make it worthwhile, too.
Post Graduate Career Education
If you have already have a university or college-level education, you might find that a further level of education can help take to a much higher level. Not only can a Masters degree or PhD level take you to a higher level of compensation - depending on your industry and existing level of experience of course - it can also help to project you to more senior positions that might otherwise be unattainable. If only getting such a degree was as easy as writing about it…Certainly, attaining a Masters or PhD level degree requires a special kind of person, a dedicated career-minded individual who no doubt clearly sees the value of education.
OK, let's say that anything related to degrees or diplomas is just not an option for you. There are still plenty of great career education options you can look at:
Industry-Specific Career Education
A good example of industry education is the various platform-specific designations that Information Technology professionals can attain in areas such as computer networking, routers, wireless and Internet technologies. Often these designations will not only separate you from candidates who don't hold a designation, it might be a requirement for actually applying for some jobs. Other examples of people who hold industry-specific designations are registered nurses and certified trainers.
Skills Training Career Education
There are a number of options you might consider such as computer training, presentation skills training, project management training, financial management training and assertiveness training just to name a few. If you can think of something about yourself that you'd like to improve, you can probably quickly find a course or some sort of training to take. Plus, taking training courses - especially if your employer pays for it - is a great way to keep active and network with others who might help your career.
Second Language Career Education
Getting a second (or third!) language under your belt can really make a difference in your career especially in the eyes of firms who look favorably at multilingual job candidates. If you work for a multinational corporation, a second or third language might open up job opportunities with this or other companies who operate globally. Often bilingual job candidates can be worth their weight in gold to a company.
During your career, education can often help to take your farther than you would otherwise have gone had you not achieved this level. As the above lists show, there are many options you can pursue to continue your education at any stage of your career.
Carl Mueller is an Internet entrepreneur and professional recruiter. Carl has helped many job searchers find their dream career and would like to help clear up some of the job search myths that exist while helping job searchers avoid common job search mistakes that cost them jobs.
Visit Carl's website to find your dream career: http://www.find-your-dream-career.com
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For some people art is just something you put on your refrigerator doors. It is something you have to do for schoolwork, or to while your time away. In truth, there truly is something beneath the surface of art that will tantalize every student and teacher. And this is the truth behind art education.
Q. What Is An Education In The Arts?
A. Art Education is the means by which a student gains an understanding of form and design. An education in the arts is typically divided into three areas - the fine arts, such as music, drama, sculpture or painting, the general arts, programs such as education, criminology, etc, and design, such as graphic design, web design, or interior design.
Q. Why Arts?
A. Art has a great power to influence people. It also has a significant effect on the history of man. Art may seem like it is just something pretty, but under the hood it boasts of a pretty powerful engine. One that has shaped the world, and indeed your very life. You can't go one day in the span of your life without being exposed to some form of artistic design, from the
A wise man once said that an education in the arts is the absolute best education one can have because it exposes you to the most general field of studies. Over time, you will know a little about everything. If you chose a more specialized field, you would gradually learn more and more about less and less. And I'd rather know a little about everything than everything about something, don't you agree?
1. Express Yourself
Art is by far one of the most rewarding careers because, unlike a career in the sciences or a trade, it allows you to express your creativity. And no two days are the same. The power to captivate and inspire is also very rewarding. Hasn't the Mona Lisa drawn its share of oohs and aahs? And hasn't many a tear been shed at the beautiful works of art around the world? Man has always expressed his deepest thoughts and desires in a tangible form. This form is Art.
Industries need artists who have had a good education in Art. Creating labels, stickers, and advertisements for their products isn't easy. These things require plenty of thought and design. Every detail has been considered to make its effect on the consumer optimal. Have you ever been interested in a product simply because of the packaging? This is art at work.
2. Art Is Everywhere
* Psychology
* Design esthetics
* Advertisements
* Television & Movies
* Furniture
* Clothing
3. Who Should Study Art?
Almost everyone has gone to art class in grade school or high school. Even those who are not artists can benefit from an Art Education. They will come to appreciate the rich history and significance of Art.
4. I Want to Learn! How do I Sign Up?
Art education is not confined to undergrad studies. It also extends to tutors, art classes, vocational classes and other learning methods. Many schools exist that teach the history, principles and appreciation of Art. These schools carry the tradition of imparting to the next generation the significance of art.
5. The Rewards Of An Art Education
You may be tempted to think you will be able to wing it through a career without any formal training. That is possible, but not likely. Industries are on the lookout for those with professional education. Even with an education from a post-secondary institution, in this field, you never stop learning and keeping up with technology.
An Art Education is clearly important to artists and laymen alike. It may not be the path everyone takes, but it is the path that richly rewards those who take it. The riches here are not only of the material kind but that of a good education and a heightened appreciation of the world around you.
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For some people art is just something you put on your refrigerator doors. It is something you have to do for schoolwork, or to while your time away. In truth, there truly is something beneath the surface of art that will tantalize every student and teacher. And this is the truth behind art education.
Q. What Is An Education In The Arts?
A. Art Education is the means by which a student gains an understanding of form and design. An education in the arts is typically divided into three areas - the fine arts, such as music, drama, sculpture or painting, the general arts, programs such as education, criminology, etc, and design, such as graphic design, web design, or interior design.
Q. Why Arts?
A. Art has a great power to influence people. It also has a significant effect on the history of man. Art may seem like it is just something pretty, but under the hood it boasts of a pretty powerful engine. One that has shaped the world, and indeed your very life. You can't go one day in the span of your life without being exposed to some form of artistic design, from the
A wise man once said that an education in the arts is the absolute best education one can have because it exposes you to the most general field of studies. Over time, you will know a little about everything. If you chose a more specialized field, you would gradually learn more and more about less and less. And I'd rather know a little about everything than everything about something, don't you agree?
1. Express Yourself
Art is by far one of the most rewarding careers because, unlike a career in the sciences or a trade, it allows you to express your creativity. And no two days are the same. The power to captivate and inspire is also very rewarding. Hasn't the Mona Lisa drawn its share of oohs and aahs? And hasn't many a tear been shed at the beautiful works of art around the world? Man has always expressed his deepest thoughts and desires in a tangible form. This form is Art.
Industries need artists who have had a good education in Art. Creating labels, stickers, and advertisements for their products isn't easy. These things require plenty of thought and design. Every detail has been considered to make its effect on the consumer optimal. Have you ever been interested in a product simply because of the packaging? This is art at work.
2. Art Is Everywhere
- Color
- Psychology
- Design esthetics
- Advertisements
- Television & Movies
- Furniture
- Clothing
3. Who Should Study Art?
Almost everyone has gone to art class in grade school or high school. Even those who are not artists can benefit from an Art Education. They will come to appreciate the rich history and significance of Art.
4. I Want to Learn! How do I Sign Up?
Art education is not confined to undergrad studies. It also extends to tutors, art classes, vocational classes and other learning methods. Many schools exist that teach the history, principles and appreciation of Art. These schools carry the tradition of imparting to the next generation the significance of art.
5. The Rewards Of An Art Education
You may be tempted to think you will be able to wing it through a career without any formal training. That is possible, but not likely. Industries are on the lookout for those with professional education. Even with an education from a post-secondary institution, in this field, you never stop learning and keeping up with technology.
An Art Education is clearly important to artists and laymen alike. It may not be the path everyone takes, but it is the path that richly rewards those who take it. The riches here are not only of the material kind but that of a good education and a heightened appreciation of the world around you.
Invisible Career-Path Available Only to Musicians
For a skilled musician, there is an additional career path that is invisible to the non-musician. This is an additional benefit beyond the pleasure of playing music, the attention it brings, and the better academic performance than students who do not learn to play a musical instrument. It is a broad range of extra career opportunities that non-musicians never even consider.
But if you're a musician, you can apply. Let's take a look at these careers that are available only to musicians
Education: Are you a musician who has also studied education? If so, there are numerous music education opportunities that may interest you:
ง Music educator at a college, conservatory, university
ง Music teacher at secondary or elementary school
ง Private music instructor
ง Music supervisor
ง Choir director
Therapy: Are you a musician who has also studied psychiatry? You can practice the trade of music therapy in a wide array of settings. Some of the sources of employment for music therapists are the following:
ง Schools
ง Universities
ง Nursing Homes
ง Mental health clinics
ง Correctional Facilities
ง Private practice
Business: Ever wonder what it takes to work in business management? Besides business smarts, an ability to talk the language of music will take you places the non-musican cannot go:
ง Artist Manager or Agent
ง Talent Agent
ง Concert Promoter
ง Independent Radio Promoter
ง Music Business Entrepreneur
ง Music Business Consultant
ง Record Company Executive
ง Music Publisher
ง Tour Coordinator
Performance: Actors are more highly valued if they have a musical education. Today, with so few actors multi-skilled as they were in the era of the large studios, this can be a real advantage. Below are some of the jobs for which an actor who is also a musician may "incidentally" be qualified.
ง Performing artist
ง Soloist, instrumental or vocal
ง Studio musician
ง Background vocalist
ง Theatre musician
ง Accompanist
ง Church musician
ง Product demonstrator for instrument manufacturer
Movies / Video Games: If you study movies or video game production, a background as a musician will help you prepare for music-related jobs such as the following:
ง Conductor
ง Music Composer
ง Music Editor
ง Music Supervisor (to scout for music)
ง Arranger (to determine the mix of song elements per the conductor or producer's specifications)
ง Sound designer (of effects to accompany music score)
ง Jingle writer / composer
From education to video games, there are careers available for those who happen to have a background in music which the rest of us never see. Each of these fields requires time and study for proficiency, but they represent a career path that is nonexistent for non-musicians.
Sure, you already knew that playing music could improve your quality of life. Now you know it can improve the quality of your career.
Duane Shinn is the author of over 500 music books and music educational materials such as DVD's, CD's, musical games for kids, chord charts, musical software, and piano lesson instructional courses for adults. His book-CD-DVD course titled http://www.pianoplaying.com/ "How To Dress Up Naked Music On The Piano!" is used all around the world to teach improvisation and music arranging skills. He holds advanced degrees from Southern Oregon University and was the founder of Keyboard Workshop in Southern Oregon. He is the author of the popular free 101-week online e-mail newsletter titled http://www.playpiano.com/ "Amazing Secrets Of Exciting Piano Chords & Sizzling Chord Progressions" with over 70,000 current subscribers. Assisted by Phil Honstein.
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Education opens the doors to a completely new world of jobs and dream careers. Education is the best gift one can give oneself. There are plenty of educational opportunities available for those who seek to further their economic goals in life. A good college education is the best option for this. Although experience is essential, a lifetime of experience will not help to achieve the same level of education that an undergraduate college course will impart.
A college degree entails a huge investment of time and money, but in the long run it increases the individual's earning potential and improves the overall quality of life.
Every level of college degree increases the earning potential. For instance, a yearlong degree course in any technical field will provide higher advancement in the career as compared to a high school diploma and the earning potential will increase manifold incase the individual upgrades from the associate degree program to a bachelor's degree.
By the same logic, graduate students who opt to study for the master's degree have a greater earning potential as compared to the majority of students who start working after attaining the bachelor's degree.
A college education is very costly and the reason why most people avoid going for higher studies. Most often due to pressing responsibilities, people have to quit studying and start working in order to earn a livelihood. Due to improvements in the information technology, it is now becoming easier to obtain a degree for those who have sacrificed their dreams of further education. It is now possible to take classes online or join Saturday classes or night classes in order to get the college degree. This can now be done simultaneously while pursuing your career, in order to achieve your goals for a bright future.
Lack of a college degree can seriously hinder your chances of a good career opportunity. The lack of formal education will limit your possibilities much more than the lack of experience in the particular field. Today most businesses seek to hire employees with college degrees rather than those with experience, a trend that is continuing to grow. In order to remain competitive in the work field, you will need to equip yourself with the proper type of education and training required to perform well at the job. If you are already employed, you can check with your company if any incentives are provided to employees who are continuing with their education. Sometimes, some companies are willing to reimburse the education expenses if the degree you are studying for, is directly beneficial to your current nature of work.
A college degree and education in general, is never a waste. Even though your degree may not be of use in the job that you are applying for, the fact that you have a degree will give you an edge over the other job applicants. Therefore, it is vital to have a college degree and formal education if you wish to gain a foothold in today's competitive job market and business environment.
(CHICAGO - September 6, 2005) Argosy University announced today that it will assist students from universities in New Orleans, southern Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama universities, which have been closed for the foreseeable future due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.
Argosy University will make available both on-campus and online courses that might be able to permit dislocated students to progress in their academic careers during this semester of disruption. Students at a university forced to close by Hurricane Katrina may register at any of Argosy University's 13 campuses across the nation for courses, on a space-available basis, for the fall terms.
Argosy University will waive tuition for dislocated students who have already registered and paid tuition at their home institution for the fall 2005 semester. If dislocated students have not yet paid their tuition at their home institution, they will be assessed the lesser of the current published tuition and fees at the home institution, or Argosy University's published tuition and fees, as determined by the Argosy University campus president.
"Argosy University acted today by offering educational assistance to college students impacted by Hurricane Katrina," says Dr. Gregory O'Brien, president of Argosy University. "Argosy University is concerned for the well-being of these students, and this initiative is our way of reaching out with compassion and benevolence to those affected. We pledge to do all that we can to assist college students in the Gulf Coast region to continue their education and continue in their lives."
According to the American Council on Education, more than 30 colleges and universities in the Gulf Coast region have been severely damaged by the hurricane, and possibly 100,000 students have been displaced from their schools.
Argosy University offers doctoral, masters, and undergraduate degree programs in psychology, counseling, education, business, information technology, and organizational leadership. Doctoral degree programs in clinical psychology (accredited by the American Psychological Association), are available at several Argosy University's campuses. Argosy University will assist dislocated Ph.D. and Psy.D. students on an individual basis. Select associate's degree programs in several health sciences fields are available at Argosy University/Twin Cities, located in Eagan, MN.
Argosy University has campuses in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Honolulu, Orange County (Santa Ana, CA), Phoenix, San Francisco Bay Area (Port Richmond, CA), Sarasota, Schaumburg (IL), Seattle, Tampa, Twin Cities (Eagan, MN), and Washington DC (Arlington, VA).
Students seeking information about Argosy University's initiative can visit the university's website (www.argosyu.edu) or call National Admissions Information at 1-800-377-0617.
With 13 campuses across the nation, Argosy University (www.argosyu.edu) offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degrees in the disciplines of business, education, health sciences, and psychology and behavioral sciences. Argosy University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA) (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602, 1.312.263.0456, www.ncahlc.org). The parent company of Argosy University, Education Management Corporation (www.edmc.com), is among the largest providers of private post-secondary education in North America, based on student enrollment and revenue. Student enrollment exceeded 66,000 as of fall 2004. EDMC has 71 primary campus locations in 24 states and two Canadian provinces. EDMC's education institutions offer a broad range of academic programs concentrated in the media arts, design, fashion, culinary arts, behavioral sciences, health sciences, education, information technology, legal studies, and business fields, culminating in the award of associate's through doctoral degrees. EDMC has provided career-oriented education for over 40 years. ###
When some people reach a certain level in your executive career, they start to ... well, coast a bit sometimes.
Are you one of them? Be honest, now. Have you decided - actively or not - that you already know enough, and don't need to continue improving your skill set?
Call it a feeling of invincibility. It has its advantages in the business world, but it can have its drawbacks, too. Particularly when you start thinking about changing careers, and especially when you start thinking about moving into a different industry.
When you explore a new career, you're going to see two groups of folks: the people already doing the work you want to do, and the ones who aren't there yet, but want to be.
Not all of them are pursuing continuing education to make themselves better candidates for the management positions they're after.
But a lot of them are. And that's an extra point or two they'll have on you when you start sending out your resume to recruiters and headhunters and the like.
Now, that by itself may not be enough of a motivator for you. Real world experience is often a more powerful aphrodisiac to a hiring manager than a college degree at any level.
But it's also fair to say that 1) everyone can use a tune-up, and 2) academia often serves as a hot spot for research and trend-spotting in many industries. So don't dismiss the education thing outright.
Need a little present-moment way to look at it? Think of the people working around you. How much could they benefit from the increased knowledge your extra-educated self brings to a team? How much could your company improve? And then (to make it all about you again), how much better would your resume look when you've helped your team and your company make great strides?
Education isn't just a lark. If you have a company that helps pay for continuing education (most do), you know they don't think it's a lark. They know it'll only help their bottom line by keeping their people sharp. It'll help your bottom line, too.
So if you haven't gone through that course catalog yet, now's as good a time as any to start. Whether it's the local community college, a full-fledged degree program, your industry association's event calendar, or a trade group certification course, go for it!
Competent interviewers in the marketplace help you discover the best direction to secure your employer of choice.
Learning about the firm from the interviewer and Internet research is important to your success. Don't be bashful, ask whatever you want to know.
Sure, timing is important but you should have all the details about every career position before you leave the interview.
Hold off the urge to ask about money during the early part of your interview. You probably don't want to appear only interested in CASH rewards, but the answer needs to come somewhere in the process.
If the firm is not able to meet your financial requirements then it's best to keep searching for one that has the potential to make an offer.
Sure, there are many avenues of interest to discover. The first questions that need to be answered are.... can you do the job? Do you have the skills? Talent? Education? Knowledge? Do you have experience already in this field?
Obviously, you have more questions.... assuming you answered YES to our initial questions. Once you have met with the interviewer and he believes you have "what it takes" to do the job, then we can begin to sneak in the important questions... about compensation, benefits, work hours, job assignment, supervision, the title you'll have as an employee, etc.
There's usually an understanding that if you don't ask for "it" upfront [before your new job begins] you may as well forget about "seeing" it in your future.
For example, 2 weeks vacation may be the "norm" but maybe you can negotiate a better agreement with 3,4 or 5 weeks; start other benefits immediately rather than in 90 days.... worth thinking about during the initial interviews with the executive staff or owners.
Leave NO lingering questions ~ ask if you don't know or if you don't understand. A good interviewer wants you to ASK questions about all things important about the career position you are seeking.
If you get rejected or made to feel foolish, then I would think long and hard before hanging my hat with this company.
The real truth about a firm is often hidden, covered-up, or a bad situation not revealed. It's important that you dig deep for any underlying skeletons, bad publicity or press, dishonesty within the ranks, especially at the executive level of the firm or the owners behind the scenes.
Never shy away from diversity, or considering an entirely new position regardless of past "gender" decisions in the past. Women are doing jobs formerly filled by men most of the time and now men are doing jobs "normally" filled by women in the past, i.e. ... wait staff, nurses, secretaries, even the bus boy/girl cleaning tables. are non-gender focused today.
Your focus should be on opportunity not whether it's different from your past experiences in the job market.
Be open to change, new exposures in the business marketplace are happening and offer career choices in every field of enterprise.
Keep your notebook handy, especially when you're interviewing with the competition in your niche industry.
Write down all the questions you are asked, think about your answers, right or wrong, it becomes added ammunition in your own arsenal of Q and A, to have on the very tip of your tongue for an easy response next time around.
Ask for the firms EMPLOYEE MANUAL and any additional "propaganda" advertising or financial reports that may be available in the public eye.
Every firm should be willing to share their history and future goals with you during the interview process.
I'd take the EM and reports home with me and spend a little time reading all the fine print. You may turn up a few surprises that the interviewer overlooked telling you about.
I'd want to know if the company promotes from within or always goes on the outside to look for a new employee.
Think about it! You've got to get promoted to reach your 5 year goals, at least that's my assumption as you find a beginning place to start your climb up the corporate ladder.
In conclusion, let me suggest visiting several local organizations, especially the Chamber of Commerce and others to discover if the firm is a good citizen, do they support local groups, i.e. the United way, the BBB [Better Business Bureau] and there may be other places this firm is well connected to in the community as a good citizen.
Why Vocational and Career Education Are Important
There are three major reasons why every school district should offer strong vocational learning opportunities:
1. Vocational competence is critical to the economic health of our nation.
2. A significant number of students, both college-bound and non-college-bound, are experiential learners who will learn academic skills best from developing them in a career or application context.
3. Delaying the career or application context until after grade 12 lowers motivation and learning achievement for many experiential learners.
Consider these characteristics of experiential learners:
1. They are often as or even more capable of complex learning than traditional learners.
2. They learn academic skills best from concrete tasks and a focus on real-life problems.
3. They often do not work to their potential in the relatively abstract-linear environment of traditional classes.
So, not having vocational or career learning options is a major disservice to the many experiential learners in any school population.
Advantages of Career and Vocational Education
When strong vocational learning options are available in a school district, they present these advantages:
1. They help many experiential learners reach higher achievement levels. (Too few policymakers have given adequate attention to a major weakness of American public education - - lack of inclusion of a strong application component in learning programs. Refer to the work of Dr. William Daggett, president of the International Center for Leadership in Education, for solid research comparisons in this area. The Center's web site is www.LeaderEd.com.)
2. Career path exploration helps many students make more information and dedicated choices on college enrollment. Students often discover the career path they love and are more motivated to pursue college study.
3. Career context makes subjects and courses more meaningful to students. Application adds to the strength of learning.
4. The career context makes it more feasible to teach and promote a continuous improvement culture in relation to the real world of work.
5. Strong secondary school vocational programs provide workplace skills to some students who do not plan to attend college immediately after graduation from high school. They also equip many college-bound students with skills useful in part-time work that helps in financing college study.
Evaluating Your Local Situation
Do you want to evaluate the strength of your local vocational and career options for students? Look for positive responses to these standards:
1. The local school mission statement recognizes career/vocational education as a valuable service to many college-bound and non-college-bound students.
2. The career focus is placed on all levels of the K-12 programs - -
a. Elementary schools using career-focused stories, readings, field trips.
b. Middle schools providing strong technical (applied) literacy learning opportunities, especially to encourage continued interest in science. Also, providing after-school career exploration options perhaps with the help of local or area vocational centers.
c. High schools providing a broad spectrum of both career exploration and initial skill development on different career paths. NOTE: The number of vocational programs should be adequate to serve students with different talents and interests. There should be technical or science-focused programs, people-focused programs, and traditional trade programs.
d. High school guidance providing help on preference matching between talents and careers.
e. High school vocational programs presenting beneficial articulation with both 2-year and 4-year college programs to reject completely the error of viewing vocational courses as something only for the non-college-bound. That latter stereotype was founded on ignorance of the value of different talent or intelligence areas.
f. High schools providing strong information on and articulated access to apprentice training programs as a viable and important option for graduation.
3. Fiscal support and facilities are maintained on modern and attractive levels for both classical and vocational programs, never allowing one area to play second-fiddle to the other.
4. Local educators and government leaders are working to correct any state and national inattention to the needs and talents of experiential and vocational learners. NOTE: That inattention is evidenced by over-emphasis on written high stakes tests and concurrent outright failure to provide performance evaluation options for highly talented experiential learners under initial implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act. Reasons given for this serious failure are nothing but outright rationalizations to provide excuses for avoiding the work of constructing comprehensive assessment programs. Narrow written tests alone are an "easier" even though cognitively weak option. Can you imagine riding in an airplane with a pilot who has passed a written test but never before actually successfully flown an airplane? At some point in the future a higher quality assessment program must be pursued for the good of students and the good of our nation.
5. Local educators and government leaders work actively to ensure three other realities for quality vocational programs:
a. Secondary vocational programs being protected against misuse such as referral of a disproportionate share of learning disadvantaged students (who often need more effective basic academic programs) or misbehaving students (who can be dangerous to themselves and others in shop situations). NOTE: The mission of vocational schools involves career path selection and preparation. They are not special education schools but, like all schools, can serve their share of special education students. If over-used for the special education purpose, the primary mission is subverted and many talented experiential learners are tragically excluded.
b. Business and industry representatives being kept deeply involved as advisors to and evaluators of all secondary vocational programs. NOTE: This is the path to keeping programs relevant to evolving careers and to having businesses provide special help (internships, equipment, etc.) to an important source of future employees.
c. Secondary vocational programs being given strong annual funding for modernization of teaching youngsters to use equipment no longer used in the real world of work.
If the response to any one of the above basic standards is negative, you have identified an area where corrective action should be taken.
There are plenty of things I do to get more business and career education every day. For example, I listen to audio books while I'm driving around town, and finish a book per week that I wouldn't otherwise have time to read. I took a speed reading course, where I was able to double my reading rate in one month. And finally, I surround myself with successful people.
The last one may sounds strange, so let me explain. Like my other two methods, making good friends let's me learn automatically. In other words, I don't have to take any additional time out of my day to get the benefit. It is built into my life so that it happens no matter what, which is the real power.
Simple put, I make friends with people who are knowledgeable, full of great ideas, and happy to share them.
When I spend time with my friends, we inevitably talk about the work we've been doing, what's been working, what hasn't been working, and what we're excited about. These discussions always leave me feeling either inspired about the success they are experiencing, or with new ideas that I can apply to my own business.
Quick story: I recently went to go see a speaker named Chris Wasden, who is a successful entrepreneur and founded several medical device companies. His talk was informative and insightful, and afterwards I ran into an old friend. We caught up over a cup of coffee, discussed the speech, and talked a bit about her new accounting business. Just as we were wrapping things up, she casually mentioned that she had put up a post on craigslist.com, a free classified website. She said it had been an effective way to bring in new business for her, and she suggested I give it a try.
Well, I promptly went home and put up a quick post (it was entirely free) and by the end of the day I had new client for my own business.
That was money in my pocket, just because of a quick conversation with a friend.
I knew about that particular website, craigslist.com, before our discussion that day, but it took a conversation with a good friend to remind me to actually use it!
But it wasn't just any friend. It was a friend with similar interests, who was successful, positive, and willing to share.
Most people do the opposite: they spend time with their same old friends, who are stuck in their same old jobs, and have few aspirations in life. It is quite literally impossible to spend time with negative or unsuccessful people, and NOT have it rub off on you.
So make an effort to surround yourself with people who know more than you do. Find friends who are entrepreneurs. Find friends who are positive. And find friends who are willing to share their ideas. They will automatically start pushing you toward owning a successful business, whether you like it or not!
If you are still on the fence, try this little experiment: Take your five closest friends and average their income, and I bet you'll end up with a number remarkably close to your own income.
Try it. Was I right?
An unsuccessful person would look at this and say "When I make more money, I will start to have successful friends". A wise person would look at this and say "When I make successful friends, I will start to earn more money".
Find Physical Therapy Careers in the United States and Canada. Whether you pursue a career as a physical therapist, rehabilitation counselor or occupational therapist, you will definitely need to attain a certain level of education and training in order to fulfill your career aspirations. In addition, it is important that prospective candidates possess good communication skills, compassion and like the idea of working with people.
Today, physical therapy careers are on the rise and the field is expected to grow much faster than average of other occupations; and if individuals are interested in achieving these occupations, they must pass a licensure exam before they can even begin the practice. In addition, candidates must complete an accredited physical therapy program from one of several schools or colleges.
Common studies involved in training programs geared toward physical therapy careers are clinical conferencing, training and education; clinical sciences, orthotics and prosthetics, cardiac management and testing, pathokinesiology, pulmonary management and testing, psychosocial patient care, and professional aspects with regard to physical therapy.
Some physical therapy careers require a degree like Associates, Bachelors or a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Additional physical therapy careers that one can pursue are occupations as a physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist assistant or physical therapy aide. Typically, entry-level positions as physical therapist assistants or aides can be earned with an Associate Degree.
Depending on experience and education, professionals who have earned one of several physical therapy careers can anticipate rewarding earnings up to $88,000 annually and can expect to work in clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, schools or other healthcare facilities.
If you (or someone you know) are interested in attaining physical therapy careers, let professional training within fast-growing industries like massage therapy, cosmetology, acupuncture, oriental medicine, Reiki, and others get you started! Explore career school programs near you.
Salary source: Bls.gov (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Physical Therapy Careers: Educational Programs and Occupational Outlook
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Education is said to be a lifelong process; it is a journey rather than a destination. However, many people having once acquired a basic degree and a few years of work experience pay little attention to enhancing their prospects with specific career education. Hectic professional schedules and personal commitments weigh heavily on their minds and the challenge of starting on an educational course all over again is a daunting one. In the competitive environment that exists today, this attitude of maintaining a static state of affairs with respect to one's education could mean a string of missed opportunities when it comes to job hunting or even growth in the current organization. As the job market is cluttered with many thousands of qualified job applicants, employers are constrained to apply stringent screening processes when recruiting. What this means for job seekers is that there is really no alternative to enhancing their career with specific career education. Pursuing a degree relevant to the business needs of the industry and the function of their specialization is critical.
Stand Out
When there are limited job vacancies in an organization and multiple applicants who meet most of the specified eligibility criteria, the employer looks out for special skills in the candidate in terms of specific career education. An additional qualification can serve to make your candidature stand apart and tip the scales in your favor. Any practical exposure that you have acquired in a previous job or any knowledge you have acquired through a specific career education course, speaks well of your ability to learn continuously.
A specialized career-training course that helps hone existing skills and develop new ones is something every professional should seriously consider, irrespective of their years of experience. Prior to enrolling in any such education program, it is advisable to take a career aptitude test that helps ascertain your existing skills and interests. If you are already employed, it may not be possible to attend regular college and you could consider enrolling in online career education programs. The emergence of the Internet has created endless opportunities in online and virtual education programs.
Education Types
As a result, enhancing your career with specific career education programs is a very feasible option today. You could choose programs that are offered at universities in different states and even countries; this permits you to study during your free time and at your own pace. You can even choose to study along with fellow students and opt for joint sessions via web-based technologies. Most specific career education institutes have a number of college-based forums, discussion groups and chat rooms, which helps fellow students in collaborating and discussing course related projects.
Dedication And Hard Work
Though there is more flexibility available in terms of time, location and pace in the case of specific career education, it still calls for serious effort from the student in order to acquire the certification. Typically, specific career education programs, much like regular college degrees, require students to submit journals and projects, and attend examinations. Though these requirements might make a working professional feel pressured, overall, it makes good sense to invest time in career education specific to the field of expertise.
When you are in college and are working hard to get through it you may not be bother to go to the career education services. Ironically, the sooner that you go to the career education services the better chance you will have of planning what your future will be once college is over. You don't have to go there right away or even during your freshman year. However, you need to be realistic and acknowledge that at some point in time you will have to go to the career services office.
The sooner that you go to the career services office the better chance you will have of dealing with the end of college. They can help you get started with the career choice you want. The career education services are a powerful tool that you need to take advantage of.
One way that they can help you while you are still in school is to help you find internships in the field that you have chosen. This will make you a more attractive candidate to future jobs and even to graduate schools.
When you have no idea on what you want to do for your career you still need to go to the career services office because this will mean more to you than other students who do know what they want to do. Some of the career services offices have tests that you can take to help you figure out what you want to do. This will help you figure out what your talents are and what you are suited for.
When you do go to the career education services you will need to be prepared for the meeting. They can be helpful to you but you have to realize that you may only have one hour or even thirty minutes with the counselor. You need to do some soul searching and figure out what types of subjects that you gravitate towards. Then you can ask the counselor what someone with your interests can do for your career. The more information that you can give to the counselor the more they can help you with your career choices.
You have to at some point go to the career education services before your last year of college. This is very important to do because otherwise you might just end up in the unemployment line after college. You don't want this to happen to you. So take advantage of the career services office and get your future figured out before you get out of college.
Everest College (Everest Career Education Network), formerly known as Olympia College, boasts 60 campus locations throughout the United States and in Canada. Affording numerous career training programs in accounting, business administration, criminal justice, massage therapy, medical assisting and pharmacy technician, and others, Everest Career Education Network is a multifaceted vocational network dedicated to the professional and academic advancement of career-seeking students.
The criminal justice program, for instance, gives students essential skills and knowledge in subject matter like criminology, criminal evidence and procedures, criminal investigations, criminal justice communications, and other relative studies. In addition, Everest Career Education Network's criminal justice course teaches candidates necessary critical-thinking skills that help to establish a solid foundation in this fast-growing career field. Successful graduates of the criminal justice program can attain occupations as correctional and probation officers, forensic science technicians and in other law enforcement and public service careers.
Got great hands? The massage therapy program through Everest Career Education Network includes practical training in a variety of bodywork modalities like Swedish massage, prenatal massage, geriatric massage, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, and clinical and sports massage. Additionally, academic courses in the massage therapy program provide in-depth education in Eastern theory and practice, wellness and CPR, muscle energy techniques, health and wellness, Western theory and practice, and business.
Another great course offered through Everest Career Education Network is its business program, where students learn about business accounting principles, corporate accounting, computer applications, financial concepts, human resources, management principles, advertising, and more. Graduates of the business program achieve careers as managers, accounting clerks, business administrators, and other fields in human resources.
Furthermore, as an accredited group of schools, Everest Career Education Network participates in various federal and state student financial assistance programs, and offers career planning and placement services to its students.
HolisticJunction.com acknowledges Everest Career Education Network and applauds its commitment to occupational training. There are several vocational studies in which prospective students can participate so if you are interested in additional career paths, feel free to review course offerings extended through Everest Career Education Network today.
Featured School of the Week: Olympia College (Everest Career Education Network)
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There are a lot of people who have probably heard of the Career Education Corporation. However, there are other people who have never heard of them and don't have a clue as to what they are. Let me explain what the Career Education Corporation is.
The CEC Career Education Corporation was founded in 1994. They have grown rapidly since that time. They are well on their way to becoming the world's leading provider of quality educational services.
The Career Education Corporation is the world's largest on-campus provider of education. They are also one of leading providers for online education. There are many colleges, schools and Universities that are a part of the CEC Career Education Corporation.
The many schools, colleges and universities that make up this corporation offer education to students all over the world. They have over 95,000 students that they provide quality education to. They have many different campuses that serve students all over the world. They currently have campuses in the U.S., Canada, France, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates. These are just a few of the locations that they have. They have 80 plus campuses which their students can use.
They also offer many types of programs and education choices. Some of these are the doctoral, master's, bachelor's, and associate degrees. They also offer diploma and certificate programs for their students.
A lot of the students that use the CEC Career Education Corporation to receive their education will take advantage of their web-based virtual campuses. These are campuses that they can take their courses online and not have to go to an actual physical campus. Two of the biggest web-based virtual campuses that the students can attend are the American InterContinental University Online and the Colorado Technical University Online. Most people have heard of these two campuses. Even if you have not they are two of the best ones that you can attend for the online programs that are available today.
The Career Education Corporation has many schools that are a part of this corporation. You have probably heard of some of the schools, colleges and universities that are a part of the CEC Career Education Corporation.
The main goal of the Career Education Corporation is to ensure that their students graduate successfully and are prepared for the career choices that they want to do. This way they will be ready for the work place when they do get out of school. When you want to get a good education you will definitely want to check into the CEC Career Education Corporation.
According Ediger (2000), elementary school career education is important. Ediger stated that "the elementary school years are not too early to begin to achieve a vision of what one desires to do in life contributing to the world of work". Without career education, students have unrealistic perceptions of careers due to a lack of knowledge and poor decision making. Students have limited knowledge and exposure to careers. (2,3) When students look at the different industries e.g. sports, media and entertainment, most students underestimate the skills and time required to have successful careers. (3)
The Basics for Elementary School Career Education Programs
In career awareness programs, students do not make premature career choices. Elementary school career education is not career exploration or career preparation. Elementary students remain open to new career ideas and possibilities. (7,8,13,15) Elementary students build awareness of self, personal interactions, school, and the workforce. (2,15) Elementary school counselors and teachers build self-awareness, family awareness, school awareness, community awareness, career/ work awareness, attitude development, skill development, decision making strategies, and self-worth. (2,4,11)
Career awareness programs use age appropriate materials that match the developmental levels of the students. Age appropriate activities expose students to a variety of different jobs, career information sources, and the reasons why people work. Programs also incorporate academic career pathways into classroom activities. According to CareerTec (2000), the preliminary career education skills serve as foundations for future skills. As the students progress, previous skills are reinforced, developed, and expanded. (2,4,11)
As elementary students get older, the students modify career visions and goals. After completing an elementary school career awareness program, students have higher grades, higher academic achievement, improved school involvement, as well as an increase in career awareness exploration, personal, and interpersonal skills. (1,15) In addition, the students complete more complex courses and have a higher graduation rate from high school. (9)
In summary, in career programs, students:
Learn and apply the academic material
Know and value self
Build self-esteem and confidence
Identify interests and build relationships between the school environment and the work force
Build academic, communication, problem solving, and social skills
Increase awareness of the need for future jobs skills
See the connections between learning in school, academic skills, job related skills, and careers
See career possibilities
See themselves as a future contributor to the job force
Receive empowerment
Build self-determination (2,7,9)
Examples of Elementary School Career Education Resources
Career awareness programs widely use tools are the Individual Career Plan (ICP) and the Individual Career Develop Portfolio. According to the Ohio State Department of Education (2000), Individual Career Plans (ICP) are essential for the development of self-awareness, employability skills, decision making and goal setting, community involvement, economics, and the reduction of bias. Students use the Individual Career Plans as they identify and explore initial career goals and educational plans. Elementary students use Individual Career Plan (ICP) to develop skills and to prepare to make future educational and career decisions. (12)
Another important tool is the Individual Career Develop Portfolio. Individual Career Develop Portfolios are collections of the career awareness activities and experiences that have occurred during the school year. (12) Other elementary school career awareness activities include:
Artistic displays
Career Days
Career Fairs
Career research
Career videos
Collages, murals
Community speakers
Educational games
Family group discussions
Field trips
Information interviewing
Job shadowing
Library book report
Mentors
Poetry
Phonics
Pictured dictionary
Puppets
Role playing
Scrapbook
Story reading
Student group discussions
Word search and comprehension activities (8,9,11,12,16)
Elementary school programs help students build connections between academics and real life situations. (9) Teachers and counselors use career education principles to stress the importance of language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. Language arts have many uses in the workplace: Reading, writing, and listening skills. The uses for Mathematics include: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills to solve problems. In Social Studies, students gain understanding about other countries, languages, cultures, and the aspects of living in a global marketplace. Students learn the importance of Science having skills to solve problems as well as understanding how science is involved in different industries, such as food, media, agricultural, and automotive industries. (8)
Guidelines for Elementary Education Career Resources - National Career Development Guidelines
The NCDG Guidelines is a career knowledge, skills, and decision-making framework. The NCDG framework has three domains, goals, and indicators. Teachers and counselors use the domains, goals, and indicators as guidelines to design and create career resources. The three domains are: Personal Social Development (PS), Educational Achievement and Lifelong Learning (ED), and Career Management (CM). Each domain represents a developmental area in a career education program. Under each domain are goals or competencies. Under each goal, indicators highlight the knowledge and skills needed to achieve the goal. The National Career Development Guidelines (NCDG) is the foundation for career education products, research development, tests and tools. (14)
Summary
Elementary school career education programs build self-awareness, family awareness, school awareness, community awareness, career/ work awareness, attitude development, skill development, decision making strategies, and self-worth. Elementary school career awareness programs use age appropriate materials that match the developmental levels of the students. As a results of career education, schools reported that students had higher grades and academic achievement, improvement in school involvement and performance, as well as an increase in career awareness exploration, personal, and interpersonal skills. Career awareness activities include Individual Career Plan (ICP), Individual Career Develop Portfolio (ICDP), Career Days, Career Fairs, Field trips, information interviewing, and library book report.
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