The Secrets of Successful Continuing Education

Posted by David R. Wetzel Aug 13, 2009

Although the country is in the depths of a recession, there are still many job openings for adults who have the job correct skills and educational background.

There are no secrets to achieving the correct job skills and educational backgrounds for adults seeking employment. Everyone in this position should take advantage of transferable job skills and education when seeking employment in other career fields.

When considering employment in other career fields, it is necessary to lean toward careers which have long term stability and growing. Avoiding declining career fields is in an adult’s interest when changing careers.

There are shortages of qualified people in occupations within the health care industry, teachers in special education, criminal justice, libraries, and green industries.

In addition to these shortages, there are many job openings in the trades, such as: welders, plumbers, electricians, masons, and carpenters.

Most of these occupations require a basic level of education beyond high school.

Associate Degree Continuing Education

Many of the occupations within the health care industry require a two year associate degree. Examples include Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Transcriptionist, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Secretary, Physical Therapist Assistant, and Medical Assistant.

Often the fastest path for entering and advancement in the skilled trades occupations is by completing one to two years of continuing education in a trade school, community college, or junior college.

Bachelor Degree Continuing Education

Occupations within the health care industry occupations which require continuing education beyond an associate degree include Registered Nurse, Teacher Education, Forensics Crime Scene Investigator, Environmental Engineer, Public Librarians, Industry Librarians, Academic Librarians, and Physical Therapist.