New Ways to Improve Careers and Start New Ones
In response to overwhelming interest in online, career training certificate programs,
Ivy Tech State College and other well-known institutions have expanded their course
offerings to accommodate what are considered ‘hot trend’ areas.
In response to overwhelming interest in online, career training certificate
programs, Ivy Tech State College and other well-known institutions have expanded
their course offerings to accommodate what are considered ‘hot trend’
areas.
The e-learning movement, a segment of adult education that has only scratched
the surface of potential enrollees, has taken hold particularly in higher, adult
education. According to the United States Distance Learning Association, 90
percent of four-year public schools and more than half of four-year private
schools offer some form of online education.
With the New Year in full swing, many adults are looking to fulfill their career-related
resolutions by taking quick online training courses. Although the economy is
still sluggish in some parts of the country, statistics now show that many areas
of Indiana are expected to experience job growth that will continue into the
next decade.
Labor market information released by Indiana’s New Economy Workforce
finds that many popular occupations are expected to experience significant growth
in St. Joseph County through 2010, including but not limited to computer support,
pharmacy technicians, dental assistants, and medical assistants.
According to the statistics mentioned above, Medical Records and Health Information
Technicians are expected to experience 46.3 percent growth. Computer Support
positions should rise 53 percent, while dental assistants will jump an estimated
38.5 percent.
Medical assistant positions will grow by 53.2 percent, with medical transcription
expanding by 33.8 percent.
Job seekers can be trained in these jobs by taking online courses offered at
Ivy Tech State College. They also offer certification programs in pharmacy technician,
home inspection, Six Sigma, and eBusiness, all ‘hot trend’ fields.
These courses are offered through Ivy Tech State College via Gatlin Education
Services, the largest provider of asynchronous web-based, instructor-supported
training to colleges and universities. GES open-enrollment programs are designed
to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for
many in-demand occupations.
For program and course descriptions, go to http://www.gatlineducation.com.
For enrollment information, contact Dawn Feller in Corporate and Continuing
Education at 574-289-7001 or e-mail protected from spam bots. Direct media inquiries
to Sandy Bell at 972-934-2850
