His goal is to boost the offerings of community colleges nationwide, providing much-needed aid to enhance their programs and ensure that students have access to education that results in a strengthened American workforce. He also plans to counter soaring high school dropout rates by designing programs that place students on a path toward an associate or bachelor’s degree.

Money would also be earmarked to help develop online courses that will enable colleges and universities to offer more classes and serve more students.

According to the White House, the Initiative will cost about $12 billion over 10 years, but would be offset by ending wasteful subsidies to banks and private lenders of student loans, said Obama.

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Many dream of earning a college degree that we can actually apply towards a successful career in the working world. Additionally, an equal number of us hope to enjoy our educational experience not only academically but also socially and personally as well. To achieve a balance of these two ideals can be a challenging pursuit, however many institutions are beginning to streamline their focus to just that. Combining fun and knowledge together. Among the many specialties available, one of the most popular is attending a golf career college.

Mainly focused in the sun-drenched states, golf enthusiasts can study and earn a 2-year associates degree in golf management. Going beyond the green and instead learning the ins and outs of the golf business, graduates have gone on to work as general managers, tournament directors, and successful teachers. Golf career college is able to turn your passion into profit, and many people who have taken courses at such a facility have grown and become more well rounded in all aspects of what was once just a weekend afternoon hobby.

Combining a curriculum of both general education and specialized focuses on marketing and operations within the sport, it is possible to quickly obtain an education in not only a genre of study that you are motivated toward, but to actually earn a living for oneself following graduation. Educators have found that a classroom environment can benefit the learning process as much as personal experience, which has led many aspiring golf industry workers to go through the exams, presentations, and lectures that come with a traditional college program.

As a perk to attending a golf career college, you do get to play golf as well. Tuition and training time often include hours devoted to perfecting your game, positioning you to be a great coach to others someday. In an industry where golfers can quickly become fickle with coaches, it is vital that your game is as good as you can get it. You may not have gotten to play as one of the best of the best, but you may be coaching a future superstar, meaning that it is of the utmost importance that you have quality of skill and reputation. A high caliber education can help you to achieve this.

Golf is one of the country’s biggest sports obsessions, with over 18,000 courses across the nation as well as thousands of golf related businesses and organizations. This translates into countless jobs in the industry, giving you a financial security that many desire. However, in order to be truly successful, you must understand all aspects of the industry. A golf career college can help you to achieve this goal.

These institutions work with students of all ages, from recent high school graduates who will be the future owners of country clubs, to golfers approaching their twilight years but are still looking to refine and improve their skills. Financial aid and student housing are available at some campuses, while others offer transfer agreements with 4-year universities and assistance with job placement.

Some may scoff at the suggestion of such a school, as if it were in someway invalid or frivolous. However, pursuing your dreams is neither invalid nor frivolous. If it is important to you, then chances are there is a reason to pursue it and explore its full potential and possibilities. A golf career college will help you to do this, perhaps setting you up for a dream job in the golfing industry that you never thought possible. There are many fine establishments to choose from, so start researching today. The opportunities that discover you may be a pleasant and profitable surprise.

Andy West
http://www.articlesbase.com/golf-articles/enjoyable-education-with-golf-career-college-120940.html

d of education. There is a lot to be done and achieved during your career in education and how you work at it is what will determine your goal. You must set yourself a goal and work towards achieving it. And while you are in the field it will only pay if you worked at acquiring additional qualifications for yourself – this will help you climb to the top rungs and acquire a position of importance in the field of education.

Abhishek Agarwal
http://www.articlesbase.com/careers-articles/education-career-tips-to-get-into-one-703292.html

AGENDA
A) Call to Order and Roll Call

B) Pledge of Allegiance

C) Approval of Minutes

D) Public Comment

E) Administration
1) Consent Agenda
1) Personnel Recommendations
2) Approval of Student Tours
3) Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement for Emergency Siren
4) Approval of 2010-2011 School Calendar
5) Approval of 2010-2011 Board Meeting Schedule
6) Adoption of Resolution to Dissolve the DuPage Career Education Center Joint Agreement
7) Approval of Miller School Playground Bid
Ratification of Regular Payroll
2) Superintendents Report
1) Career Education Funding
2) LEND Strategic Planning
3) Bilingual Rules
4) Joint PTO Meeting
5) Cost Containment
6) Science Curriculum Advisory Council (CAC)
7) Recent FOIA Requests
Alliance Legislative Update
9) Other
3) Board Reports
1) Finance Committee
2) WJHS Renaming Committee
3) Other

F) Finance
1) Presentation of Non-Personnel Statements
2) Presentation of Fund Balance, Fund Asset, and Fund Liability Accounts
3) 2009-2010 Budget Evaluation
4) Approval of January 2010 Expenditure Report

G) Public Comment

H) Closed Session
1) To consider legal RFP

I) Approval of Law Firm to Serve as General Counsel for CUSD 201

J) Future Meetings / Events
1) Finance Committee Meeting, February 2, 2010, at 3:30 p.m.
Community Room of Manning School
2) Special Meeting for Strategic Planning, February 4, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Community Room of Manning School
3) Special Meeting to Discuss Superintendents Evaluation, February 18, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Conference Room of Manning School
4) CUSD 201 School Board Meeting, February 23, 2010, 7:00 p.m.
Westmont Village Hall

K) Adjournment

Duration : 1:57:27

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I graduated from law school in my country (4 years but didnt continue the school to become a lawyer/attorney) and I don’t want to continue my law major because I live in US now (the law system is different so I have to start allover again). I’m planning to take career/ceriticate program, what is the minimum requirement to take this program? high school degree, bachelor degree?
Thanks!

You have the same problem with me. I tried to find some information also about that.
As far as I know for certification you do not need any certificate from your high school or college. Some depends on the college where you will take your certification program. Some may need you to have your high school certificate to be evaluated by IERF (international education research foundation) and also translated into english.
But for the best is you ask about that when you try to apply for your new major.
Good luck !

If you are interested in a better career or in going further in your current field, continuing education may be for you. Continuing education programs offer students a chance to learn industry-specific or job-specific skills.

Unlike traditional academic programs, these programs are not usually pushing students towards a degree. Instead, students may earn credits or a certificate at the end of their program, not to mention a lot of job-boosting skills and information. If you are lucky enough to live near a great college or university, you may be able to qualify for their programs. If you do not, you can still get all the benefits of this type of education by pursuing online continuing education programs.

Online continuing education programs can actually be less expensive, more convenient, and higher quality than their in-classroom counterparts. Students who pursue their education through the Internet often do not have to pay extra tuition costs for using school buildings and they do not have to pay for commutes or parking at their school. All you need to pursue your education is a computer and Internet connection, something that most homes have anyway.

Pursuing higher education online can allow you to study and complete assignments on your own time. There is no need for you to rearrange your own schedule in order to rush to class. This is great news for anyone who is pursuing a career or juggling a family life with education. Online studying can be done any time you have some time to spare. Finally, by pursuing online continuing education programs, you can choose the best, no matter where you live. If you want to pursue programs at your local university or college, you may be stuck with whatever programs they offer. Once you go online, though, you can find programs and education options for every field. You can pick and choose from literally thousands of programs to find the exact right match for you.

If you are looking for work or want a promotion, pursuing an online continuing education program is a great option. It shows your employers or potential employers that you are serious about learning in your field and serious about your career. In fact, education makes employees stronger, so much so that many employers are willing to help their workers pay for education programs. Online continuing education programs are also a great way to learn skills that can help you in your current job. If you love your job, you can learn how to do it more effectively or how to take on new responsibilities.

Of course, your desire to pursue more skills makes you an excellent candidate for a raise or new job. Once your employer sees that you are learning new skills, you become a more valuable worker. You may be able to earn more for your time or you may be offered exciting new employment opportunities.

If you are hoping to switch careers or are looking for a job, an online continuing education program can help you get the job you want. Your schooling can get you the skills you need to land a job in a new field. And don’t overlook your teachers and professors online. Many of them are already in the field and may be willing to offer you advice or give you a recommendation letter to use in your job hunt. It certainly does not hurt to ask.

An education looks great on your resume, especially if you are currently looking for work. Pursuing a program prevents that embarrassing gap in your resume and instead gives you something that can attract potential employers.

Andy West
http://www.articlesbase.com/non-fiction-articles/online-continuing-education-programs-can-boost-your-career-138187.html

Hi how r u?
Now i finished 12th in livermore(CA),i want to be a surgeon,now which course i have to take to be a surgeon&wt is the duration of this course in CA & from which course can i get a good payable job in CA? as a psychologyst? or electronic? or electricals or?

Hi. I’m fine, thanks.

As for the rest of your question, I really don’t understand what you’re asking. Whether it’s California or anywhere else in the U.S., the course of education for medical fields is the same. While you should certainly learn organic chemistry, some biology, and some math, there is no magic formula to get into medical school. In fact, whatever you don’t have on your transcript you can take in a pre-medical program for people who want to be doctors.

Education is our most precious gift to ourselves, that we need to nurture throughout our lives in order to grow. The most logical way to get formal education is college, but not everyone has the money to go that route. My opinion is, “Never say ‘never’ “. You will get the education you need, in your own time frame, it may just not happen in the traditional period of four years in a university.

So, what is a person with limited means to do? First of all, decide on a career you want to pursue, if you haven’t already. In this first example, I will use the goal of wanting to own a restaurant. How can someone just out of high school and with no money get the needed education to own his or her own restaurant? It will take time, much hard work and a lot of patience. Here are some ideas to get the budding entrepreneur heading in the right direction.

First, and most obvious, work in a restaurant. Find employment in the kind of style of cooking that interests you. You aren’t going to hire in as a chef, but as a prep cook or salad person, for example. If the company is a chain, and has a paid training program, all the better. Whenever the employer pays for further training for you, NEVER turn it down. This is free, current education handed to you on a silver platter. Don’t only attend, but give the training all the focus and drive you have. Not only will you learn, but you are setting yourself up for a routine of excellence in behavior, habits and workmanship. Learn the equipment, techniques in food preparation and whatever else you can. Watch and learn everything you can absorb. This will drive you further up the ladder of success by going beyond what is required of you and giving a little extra.

Stay with your employer as long as you are getting the education you want. Don’t get stuck forever in one place, though, if you want to grow. Giving yourself different examples of business practises and routines furthers your education and helps you to gain alternative perspectives than just staying in one place and sticking with it. If you are devoted to your work and are happy there, then stay, but successful people I have known, who truly did make it to become successful entrepreneurs were never satisfied. Their goal was for their own business and they stopped at nothing until they got it. You will have time for loyalty when you have your own place. For now, care about what you do, but think of it as a stepping stone for knowledge and experience only.

Another good employment move, no matter what profession you plan to go into, is working in a store (wholesale or retail) or working with money. Be a clerk, merchandiser, inventory assistant, whatever you can do, to see how the business is actually run. A great way to do this without being stuck in one position for one company, is to work for temporary employment agencies. Whatever the job, just do it, even if it seems like something you have no interest in. I did this while in college, taking jobs from packing ball bearings in a factory, to taking inventory at high end clothing stores, doing file clerk work and audit jobs. A little later on, I even tried accounting for a race track as a temp (and I am anything but an accountant when it comes to my skills, numbers aren’t my thing). I was a lousy accountant in the race track job, as an emergency replacement for someone with an MBA. What were they thinking to hire me for the position? Who knows, but I welcomed the challenge, came in early and stayed late. In the end, I was generating payroll checks, paying large expenses for the company and organizing books I’d never dealt with ever in life previously. Why? To get the experience of working with money more than casually. To know how to institute payroll, do accounts payable and recievable, and in general, get skills that could help me later in running a business of my own. I probably drove the poor comptroller crazy with all my questions, but they needed me and I appreciated the wealth of financial information I got in a matter of two months, and they paid me good money to do all of this.

Another neccessity for being in business nowadays is to be computer literate (having basic computer skills). Computer knowledge and equipment is always evolving, so it’s a good idea to jump into the world of computers, and stick with it. Buy yourself a basic computer or go to the library (usually regional libraries will have a good amount of computers for public use) and use one there. Have the librarian show you the basics for going online. If they offer a free or low-cost course on beginning computer use, take it. Let yourself get frustrated, annoyed and overwhelmed, then cool off and keep learning. Build on the knowledge. Do it at your own pace. Don’t be afraid. It’s all about trial and error. No big deal, the payoff is lifelong, usable knowledge that will help you and your business.

One of the best places to get free computer education is temp agencies. One agency I used would train their temporary employees on many different computer programs, if you cared to come in and learn on your own time. Do it, do it, do it. I did, and I know many programs such as Excel, Word, and others that I use to this day, thanks to them. Start with one program, and build on your knowledge slowly, at your own pace. Each program you know how to use in a competent manner, is another positive addition to your resume, too. It pays to thoroughly learn computer programs of different kinds, then keep up with your knowledge of them so you go with the flow when there are updates or new additions to the programs.

As for college, it is something that is very useful and when you are ready, start with a course or two at night. Money spent on college is never wasted. Being a full time student is time consuming so if you are working full-time elsewhere, it is to your advantage to start out slowly and work up to a rigorous schedule. Too much, too soon is overwhelming so begin with courses that will interest you. All colleges and universities have counselors to help you meet your needs, financially and professionally. Use them, they are valueable resources. If you live far from campus, and have a computer, take online courses. I’ve done this to supplement my previous (art) college education through the years, and have really enjoyed online education. I use it to further my computer and business knowledge. No driving to classes, I didn’t have to buy books (the place I go includes the learning materials online, within the course fees). Very good for those who have little time and don’t want to go out after work, like me. Make sure to enroll in an accredited, reputable institution. This way you know your credits will transfer correctly if you decide to go to a different college later.

Armed with life experience, a computer and courses (both in or out of college) to help build your career, you will grow and build your career. Take seminars, and non-credit courses whenever possible, too. Whenever there is a subject is offered that can be of use to you, go for it. Hard work and discipline will pay off in the end if you are persistent. I know a brilliant man who never graduated high school, who loved fish. He got fired or quit from a hundred jobs for not conforming to their ways, but he learned from every job he had and read every book he could find on subjects to better his business. He kept all his aquariums in his basement and never gave up in his quest to become a wholesaler. In time, he bought a warehouse, then added onto it. Then, took his business international, gave seminars himself and made it big. He became a very successful, multi-millionaire in the pet industry until he retired. This man made it by never giving up, being his own person (not what others wanted him to be), by keeping a positive attitude and doing things his way. He was my mentor, and one of my biggest inspirations for growing my business, which is now thriving. Don’t settle. Keep evolving and growing, then you can also have the business you want. Never give up and make it happen.

Carolyn McFann
http://www.articlesbase.com/education-articles/getting-education-in-nontraditional-ways-to-further-your-career-as-you-save-money-for-college-126062.html

Career Week- Careers in Media

Duration : 1 hr 2 min 49 sec

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The final part of this series focuses on higher education for the outdoor industry.

Duration : 0:10:52

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