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Education Is One Thing...Employment Is Another
| Guest post by: Roger Ingbretsen |
Article Overview: Many would simply say more college education is the solution to good employment, but be skeptical of this approach. Training other than a bachelor’s degree often provides the best preparation for some high-paying or high-growth jobs.
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Education Is One Thing...Employment Is Another
Many would simply say
more college education is the solution to good employment, but be skeptical of
this approach. Training other than a bachelor’s degree often provides the best
preparation for some high-paying or high-growth jobs. Living-wage earners can
develop skills they need in many ways. Many workers who lack a bachelor’s
degree have other postsecondary education or training options such as
on-the-job training, associate degree programs, vocational schools and
technical institutes, apprenticeships, certification programs or other formal
employer training, and Armed Forces experience.
A Very Important Point: Most living-wage occupations are difficult to enter without
some specific training. College grads or non-college workers who gain more job
specific training usually earn more. Within occupations, the most highly
trained workers (with relevant skills) tend to make the highest salaries and
have a better chance of advancing and staying employed and working in
satisfying careers.
Everyone wants to make a
living-wage, but not everyone chooses an occupation based solely on salary. The
perfect career recipe for any individual contains many ingredients. Depending
on the mix you prefer, a job with lower earnings might please you more than
others. Some of the forces driving a choice of career include the following:
· Personal desire
· Work-Life balance
· Natural skills and ability
· Projected growth and openings
· The opportunity to learn new skills
· The opportunity to serve others
· Advancement potential
· Job security/benefits
· Interesting work
What type of work holds the greatest appeal? It all depends on the person. Different occupations correspond with varying individual, social, physical and mental characteristics. Everyone weighs these factors in their own way when deciding what adds up to a good career. Individuals like doing tasks that interest them, use their skills, and satisfy their needs in many different ways. What interests you?
With a college education now costing an average of a hundred thousand
dollars, maybe it's time for you to reconsider: Do you really need college to
succeed? Try this exercise:
Write a list of what you want in your life – this can include everything from a lot of free time to financial
security. Next make a list of what you are good at doing and what you really
like to do. Then compare the two lists and see if the comparison sparks ideas
about possible occupations. Finally, talk to someone who is presently employed
in the jobs that look interesting to you. Find out the good, the bad and the
ugly of those careers. Find out if the job will be required for several years
and does the job meet your expectations. If the desired job requires a college
degree, fine; if the job requires some specific training, fine, at least you
will be informed. A good career plan requires a focused approach to finding
what you want and an unwavering commitment to secure your own personal future
through continuous learning.
In addition to determining what path you will take to enter or stay employed
in the 21st Century workplace, you must realize America is now
faced with the reality of global competition and a very unstable economic environment.
The burdens, complexity and high expectations placed upon the current
workforce and those who will enter the workplace are becoming very intense,
demanding… and rewarding. The age of the “knowledge worker” is here! Basic work
skills are much more than basic!
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