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Altered Workweeks
flex-time, compressed worksheet, to get away from standard 8 hrs a day, 5 days a week schedule
Types of Degrees
Associate, bachelor, master, doctoral
Types of Associate Degrees
Science, art, business, education, accounting or (AA) Associate of Applied Arts, (AS) Associate of Science, (AAA) Associate of Applied Arts, (AAS) Associate of Applied Science
Aspects that Personal Career Profiles evaluate when looking at Career Choices;
values, interests/responsibilities, personality, Data-People-Things, skills/aptitudes, education/training
Intermediate planning goals;
break career plan into manageable steps, provide focus
Pros of Online Learning;
flexible, convient (allows ppl to work when & where they want at their own pace)
Cons of Online Learning;
no teacher interactions, not really any discussions, no class simulation, keep self on task
Apprentice
learning how to do a job w/ hands-on experience under a skilled worker
Apprenticeship
common in construction & manufacturing, way to get educational/training for career
Benefits of Vocational-Technical Centers;
variety of skills-oriented programs, earn high school diploma & certificate for a career, evening classes, & cheap
Benefits of Community & Technical colleges;
only 2 yrs, various occupations, night/weekend classes, cheap, transferrable credits to other colleges & universities
Things to consider when choosing a 4 yr college & university;
location, size, cost, quality of program, entrance requirements, availabilty of financial aid
Continuing Education
formal courses for adult students
Why do adults usually Continue Education?
to finish their degree, upgrade skills or change careers
Military Opportunities;
large employer, many different careers, enlist up to 6 yrs of active duty, pay for education after service
Benefits of ROTC program;
pays for tuition while you go to college & train to become an Army Officer, wide range of career opportunities, eye-opening experience (once in a life time opportunity that will change your life)
Some school that offer associate’s degree programs
University of Cincinnati, University of Akron, Notre Dame College
Accreditation
an affirmation that a college provides a quality of education that the general public has the right to expect & that the educational community recognizes
Programmatic Accreditation
ensures an academic program meets rigorous educational quality standards
Institutional Accreditation
reviews academic & organizational structures of a college/university of a whole
Things to consider when choosing a college major;
program cost, salary, & employment rates
Are average salaries representative of what you will earn in an entry-level position after college graduation?
No, it should be less
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