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| Every time you turn on the news you hear about how the great recession may be ending—in every area, it seems, except for jobs! Banks are solvent, auto companies report increased sales, and the stock market is climbing. And yet you are either unemployed or dreaming of a better job. Is there any hope out there for hard-working people like you? | | By Thomas A. Hauck, 2009 | | | | |
| Congratulations! You’ve decided to continue your education at a college or career school. Whether you are a traditional student seeking a certificate or an adult looking to earn a Ph.D., one big question you have is, “How am I going to pay for college?” The problem may seem even bigger if you have a job and a family; money is tight these days, and few people have the extra cash on hand to pay for tuition and the other costs associated with higher education. | | By Thomas A. Hauck, 2009 | | | | |
| You’re at a dead end in your career. Perhaps you’ve been laid off. We’re in a tough economy and you know that to bring home a paycheck you need to get career training or a college degree. You’ve decided to go to back to school. | | By Thomas A. Hauck, 2009 | | | | |
| They say that a recession is when your neighbor loses his or her job, and a depression is when you lose yours. With soaring unemployment rates in the United States, there are plenty of unemployed people who are experiencing their own personal depression. | | By Thomas A. Hauck, 2009 | | | | |
| Here is a look at some of the hottest career tracks for the current decade from 2006 to 2016 as revealed by the U.S. government’s own publications.* Many of these growing careers require some job training. But don’t worry—you’re in the right place! On EducationForCareers.com you’ll find information on many of America’s top colleges. You can easily compare programs and other features, and make the choice that’s right for you. | | By Thomas A. Hauck, 2009 | | | | |
| Have you ever watched your favorite television program and thought about how the show was made? What you see on the screen is only a small part of the many complex operations that take place behind the scenes. Everything from the camera angles, to the lights, to the sound recording makes a difference in the quality of the program. With the right career training, you could enter the exciting world of television production and enjoy a rewarding career. | | By Thomas A. Hauck, 2009 | | | | |
| Do you enjoy meeting new people and providing a warm welcome to your guests? Chances are, you'd enjoy a career in the hospitality industry. Hotels, motels, and inns are an indispensable part of the life of travelers and a big part of our nation's economy. The U.S. hotel and motel industry includes about 30,000 companies that operate 50,000 individual locations, with combined annual revenue over $90 billion. | | By Thomas A. Hauck, 2009 | | | | |
| You may not recognize the word “phlebotomy,” but you probably know what phlebotomists do. No, it’s not some crazy type of insect collecting or mysterious brain surgery. If you have ever had a blood sample taken, you’ve interacted with a phlebotomist. They are the highly-trained medical technicians who collect blood and other fluid samples from pediatric and adult patients. | | By Thomas A. Hauck, 2009 | | | | |
| If you’re looking for a fast-paced career that combines technology with creativity, check out the field of computer network systems administration. This dynamic career path reflects the growing numbers of computer networks in business today. | | By Thomas A. Hauck, 2008 | | | | |
| You’re a recent high school grad or an adult who needs career training. You’re thinking about going to college or technical school. Great! But you’re unsure of the admissions requirements. What kind of grades do you need? Does life experience count? How about entrance exams? EducationForCareers.com looks behind the scenes and reveals what you need to know about college admissions. | | By Thomas A. Hauck, 2008 | | | | | 2 |
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