Programs for Continuing Education or Changing Careers

Posted by David R. Wetzel Apr 11, 2009

Almost everyone is affected by the current recession and high unemployment rate in some manner. Many jobs have been lost and will never return. Many other jobs are in jeopardy of being lost if the recession continues, which recovery is not expected until 2010 at the earliest by some economists.

Some where does this leave people who have lost jobs in industries and career fields, which will probably never return - retail and car manufacturers for example.

The only option is to retrain in new careers which will be around longer or have expected growth over the next decade. The choice is hard for some people, because of finances and location of schools which are not convenient.

This is where distance education (often referred to as distance learning or online education) comes into play. Using a basic computer, everyone with Internet access can enroll in continuing education or retraining programs anywhere. Because the courses are completed from the comfort of their own home.

The following resources provide assistance in for people who need or are thinking about completing additional education to keep their job secure or change careers.

Resources

Changing Careers and Transferable Job Skills

10 Tips for Adults Who are Going Back to School

Distance Education's Frequently Asked Questions

Federal Student Financial Aid Programs

6 Sources of Free Money for Continuing Education

Career Resources

Changing Careers to Become a Web Designer

Career Education in Critical Technical Fields

Certified Nursing Assistant Education

A Glimpse into Wind Turbine Technician Education

A Glimpse into Medical Transcription Education

Education Requirements for the Skilled Trades