CAREER COLLEGES versus Traditional Education
Taking Students to New Heights and Putting Them to Work Now in Exciting Careers

Everyone knows that getting an education typically means that you are working towards a career that will support you and your life-pursuits. As we are aware, many high school graduates aim at attending traditional four year colleges and upon entering college, students often do not know what their ultimate career goal is going to be. Yet, almost always students' hopes and aspirations are to choose an exhilarating career that will pay a bountiful income to have a satisfying living. While students are attempting to decide on a career path, most students in traditional colleges are put in classes that in the end have no relevancy towards the career path they end up choosing.

In a down economy, traditional four-year college graduates are finding it much more difficult to find employment because they simply do not have the experience and most "traditional" schools do not offer the resources necessary to place graduates in jobs as career placement efforts are not required for public or traditional colleges to remain accredited.

Furthermore, as reported by the Department of Education, career colleges graduate 58 percent of their students and most of them are placed in jobs while traditional colleges only graduate 21 percent and these graduates are not given adequate experience or employment opportunities.

On the other hand, from day one career college students get true-hands on training. From the onset, they develop real-life experiences while learning the latest innovations and technology trends. There is no wasting time on classes that have no relevancy to the career path chosen. With the experience garnered with hands-on training, career college graduates are more desirable than an inexperienced traditional college graduate to almost any employer. Once you graduate from a career college, graduates can start working right away in an exciting career that you choose and make the income you need quickly and start living the life that you want.

What is key with most career colleges is that they offer academic preparation and programs that are in direct connection with the current job market demands. For example today at a local career college, they provide education in Business Administration, Technology, Allied Health, Graphic Design and Languages all of which are important industries and skills needed to thrive in a bustling city like Miami.

Graphic design and web development is a huge industry; from now until 2016 the industry is expected to grow (according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) 16 percent, which is faster than the national average for all occupations. With that being said, if this is something that you are serious about, a career college can provide the education, training and place graduates (also known as certified professionals) find employment in this field. Moreover, within 24 months at some career colleges, graduates can become a certified professional in the Electrical industry. Graduates can definitely count on having a very bright future in this industry since the same statistics state that employment of Electricians is expected to increase 12 percent by 2018. And, here in South Florida, licensed Electricians will continue to be in high demand to accommodate the growing population, tourism and real estate retrofitting needs so that homes, restaurants, schools and other structures convert into more environmentally friendly infrastructures.

In today's competitive job market it is extremely important to acquire the hands-on training and certifications. Career colleges offer the programs and preparation to have a successful career. "We pride ourselves on being an institution that creates true-go-getters that are experienced and not just students with a degree," says the Executive Director at a local career college.

Furthermore, career college students find that their education is more personal, engaging and helpful. Faculty members of career colleges are also known for their efforts in reaching out to students, offering assistance and relating to them on a more personal level. Students who attend not-for-profit colleges confront accessibility issues, overcrowded classes, lack of flexible class schedules, as well, they do not offer job placement resources; and in order to ignite an economy it is necessary to put people back to work.

The bottom line is that career colleges are working diligently to create success among individuals, make our economy stronger and ultimately make our world a better place.

Editorial provided by CBT College (College of Business and Technology).