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With over 120 private career schools in Maryland, there is a program for nearly every interest or field. The Maryland Higher Education Commission regulates every private school and protects students’ interests. All private career schools in Maryland are approved by the State, and many are accredited by national associations.
Here are some questions to ask when shopping for a private career school...
 | Is the school authorized to operate? |
| What is the admissions policy? |
| Does the program offer what you need? |
| What does the training facility offer? |
| What are the instructors' qualifications? |
| Do they offer job placement assistance? |
| What other support services are offered? |
| What about financial assistance? |
| How much does the program cost? |
| Did you receive a catalog? |
(Maryland Higher Education Commission Website www.mhec.state.md.us)
Got to work, but you’d like to continue learning? Why not do both? Distance learning is the modern way to earn a real degree without sitting in class, today’s version of correspondence courses. Using the phone, internet, email, teleconferencing, and cable television, students can earn from a high school diploma up to a Ph.D. in many subjects. Benefits include lower cost, freedom of choice, learning at your own pace, and schedule flexibility. But distance learning is not for everyone. You need at least the
following:
| Strong self-motivation and self-discipline |
| Time to study regularly |
| Good organization skills |
| A quiet place to study |
| The necessary equipment, including phone, TV, computer |
| A supportive family |
Work and learn a job skill: a great formula for now and the future. Apprenticeship programs have much to offer in the way of career development. Apprentices are guaranteed pay raises throughout their apprenticeship, and successful completion of the program means better pay and a more stable work history. And the cost to you is small. But competition is often strong for the best positions, so pay attention:
Union apprenticeship programs are typically split between supervised, on-the-job training and classroom study. Union membership will often be required. Skills learned here can be used anywhere there is a union shop.
Employer-sponsored apprenticeship programs also combine on-the-job training and classroom work. Completion usually assures a permanent job, and instructors are usually the best in their fields. Be certain that the skills learned will be broad enough to transfer to another company or industry, if need be.
Apprenticeship programs are registered through the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council, which has approved and registered programs for 221 occupations. Go to... www.dllr.state.md.us/labor/appr.html for more info.
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