College of Legal Arts
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Sometimes, one simple little step can create huge waves in your life. For you, that simple step may be getting some hands-on, high-quality training at a career college that puts you, the student, at the center: Berks Technical Institute.
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ATI Career Training Center
Sometimes it’s just time for a new job. The problem is that some jobs require specific training. That’s where ATI Career Training Center comes into play. With a degree or certificate from ATI, you can be well on your way to a better job, a better paycheck, and a better life. With training areas such as Business Administration, Welding, Electronics, Deisel Mechanics, Computer Assisted Design, and more, you can get the training you need to find the job you want.
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IT Careers Are Full of Options
By Caleb Rogers
“You should get into computers.” How many times have you heard that vague advice when talking to others about career and education options? I heard it a lot over the last several years, and it’s probably a fair bet that you have heard it, too.
Information Technology (IT) is a great field to enter, but there’s so much from which to choose, the job and educational markets can look muddled. IT covers such a wide array of job possibilities it’s easy to get lost when you are looking for some training. To simplify things a bit, think of IT as a field with two basic divisions: Software and Hardware.
IT Software is all things concerning software applications. Writing programs, application support, database administration, interface design, and more fit into this category. If you want to break the division down even further, you can take all the concepts and apply them to both offline software applications and web apps. Just in this software division, there are a wide variety of areas from which to choose.
Likewise, IT Hardware gives you many choices. Career options range from computer engineer to network administrator to computer repair, and everything in between. If you really enjoy getting your home network set up and customized, or you like to crack open computers and mess around inside them, you might want to look into this area. I like to think of the hardware side of IT as a more hands-on approach, since most of the work involves actual setup, repair, and configuration of devices, systems, and their integral parts.
In addition to these two divisions, there are jobs that can easily fit into both. Indeed, there is much overlap between the two, and no matter which division you find yourself, you may also do work that fits into the other division. When I was a systems administrator and web designer for a small marketing firm, I spent as much time running cable and resetting old routers as I did writing and managing software.
When someone says, “You should get into computers,” know that the general field has many subdivisions. There’s a lot to do, a lot that needs to be done, and that translates into options for you. Career options are a handy thing, but with so many, you’ll need to stop and think about the field for a while. Take the time and figure out where you really fit, and find something you would really like to do. Then get the appropriate training and go do it.
Consider a Career in Massage Therapy
By Caleb Rogers
If you’re looking for a new career, and you like working with your hands, consider becoming a massage therapist. As a certified massage therapist, you will have plenty of opportunity to have a rewarding career. You’ll get to help people feel good and you’ll be doing it in a comfortable environment.
Massage therapy isn’t just rubbing on someone and then sending them out the door. It’s a healing science, splashed with a bit of art. Take the human body – full of stress, anxiety, and muscular tension – and work out all the kinks. That’s what you’ll be doing. As a massage therapist, you will be helping people live a better life. If you have never had an hour-long deep tissue massage, try it. The stress, anxiety, and tension just melts away.
Imagine doing that for people a few times a day. Imagine the momentary look of bliss your client has across their face as they say, “Thank you.” Now imagine getting paid for that. Double reward. You’ll be getting paid to make people feel good – genuinely good and well-relaxed. You will be rewarded both in your bank account and in your heart.
Now, take that picture a step further, into your potential work environment. As a massage therapist, you will have many career options open to you. You can open your own massage clinic, work at a spa, a health club, or even on a cruise ship. People from all walks of life love a good massage. All you have to do is find the specific need in your area – whether that means opening your own clinic or taking over for a retiring therapist at the local fitness center – and start building your clientele. If you want to live somewhere else, just look for the need in that area, and fill it.
What’s great about this particular field is that there are schools all over the place, and there’s probably one close to you. Additionally, these schools aren’t expensive. Sure, they have a cost, but compared to a four-year degree at a university, the cost is minimal. Low cost training and in-demand skills is a good combination. Take that into consideration when weighing your options.
Being a massage therapist will put you in demand and give a career that is financially rewarding. You will have the opportunity to work in a comfortable environment and help people feel better. If you’re not sure about what to do with your career and your life, look into massage therapy a bit more. You might like what you see.
How to Choose a Career That’s Right for You
By Caleb Rogers
Choosing a career isn’t as hard as you might think. It basically boils down to you finding something that you can do for eight hours a day, five days a week. This particular thing may or may not be something you have ever done before. For example, if you have never given an hour-long deep-tissue massage, then you don’t really know if you would enjoy it as a career.
Don’t let that lack of experience stop you from jumping into a potentially great area. Here is how I recommend you explore the question of what you want to do for your career: Picture yourself doing a job day in and day out for years. How does it look? Do you seem bored or happy? Do you look at each day as a chore or is it fun and exciting?
What you don’t want to do is embark on a career simply because you think it would be cool. I made that mistake and ended up being unhappy for years. Instead, what you should do is ask yourself the questions above. And remember that just because you can do a thing doesn’t necessarily mean that you should do that thing for a career.
A job is work, but a career is something you can really get into. That’s what you should be looking for. Find out what the average day would be like for any career path you are considering. Then, take that average day and multiply it out by weeks, months and years. How does is look now? Is it something you can get into?
Finding a career that is right for you is simply a matter of finding something that you would actually like doing day in and day out, and then transforming that into a career. There’s not much out there that kills a career faster than boredom and annoyance at your daily tasks.
Remember, picture yourself doing the job day in and day out. If it feels wrong, or boring, or like a glorified chore, then you might want to just tuck it away and move on to the next potential career on your list.
5 Tips For Finding The Best Graduate Schools
By Sarah J Holt
Are you spending all your brain power trying to find the best graduate schools out there? Save some time and energy by using these 5 tips for finding the best ones suited to your needs and goals.
Looking for the best graduate schools is not as easy as viewing a list of top colleges, since what may be the best school for one person will be a poor decision for another. This is because the best ones are the ones that fit your specific needs and goals. Choosing the best graduate schools is a lot like choosing outfits; the ones that fit you the best may not be the best ones for someone else.
Focus On Your Specific Area Of Study
Even the best graduate schools overall are limited in their areas of study. Because of this it is important to look at the academic department that represents your area of focus and evaluate the school based on this. For example, if you want to become a forensic psychologist it will not be helpful to find a great college if it does not have a comprehensive forensics program.
Learn About the Differences Between Private & State Colleges
There are differences between private and state colleges that need to be considered when looking for the best graduate schools. One of these differences is that private colleges tend to cost more. This, however, may be offset if the college offers better financial assistance programs. It will also be less important if you are considering attending a public college in another state where out-of-state tuition can dramatically increase costs, putting them closer to the costs of a private college. Other differences are that private colleges may be associated with a particular religion, as well as being more likely to curb enrollment than state colleges. Many people still choose to apply to both private and state colleges, keeping in mind their differences.
View the Scheduling Options They Offer
In order to find the best graduate schools for yourself, it is important to view the scheduling options they have available. Some colleges offer night classes, weekend classes, or online classes. Other colleges adhere to a more traditional schedule or weekday classes. When searching for the best ones to apply to, consider these different scheduling options so that you can choose a schedule that allows for you to be alert and productive in your schooling, which will be reflected in how well you do.
Find Out About the Learning Methods Utilized
Take the time to learn about the methods implemented. Some colleges may rely more heavily on hands-on assessments, such as internships or mock situations where you can practice new skills, while other colleges will focus more on in-class lectures. Make sure that the method used fits your needs and goals.
Talk It Over
Talk to family and friends. Often times they will be able to offer valuable feedback on different aspects of this decision making process. In addition to this, it is always a good idea to talk through decisions, since this can provide additional insight and awareness.
Finding the best graduate schools takes time and energy. Using the above tips will help to make the whole process much easier.
Sarah Holt writes for Increase Brainpower .com. Learn Test Taking Skills, and get the Brain Power Newsletter and other free gifts, at: http://www.IncreaseBrainPower.com/test-taking-skills.html
Why Go To School?
By Caleb Rogers
Why go to school? Why pursue higher education? Why spend more time and money in class when you could be making money right now? Those are thoughts that many have had at one point or another. Fortunately the same simple answer applies to all three questions: Doors.
Education opens doors. Yes, it is possible to have a great career and make lots of money without an education, but that’s the exception, not the rule. Getting specialized training is the key to success. Become an expert in one particular thing, get certifications if you need them, and you will find success.
The key to great career is specialized training. If you need some proof of that, head to the classified ads, both online and in your area newspaper. Find the sections that have all the high-paying jobs with great benefits and a comfy environment. You’ll have to search a bit, because jobs like that can be found in all categories. Find the good jobs and look at the requirements. Most of them require that the applicant have very specific skills and even some certifications.
To get those nice jobs, you can take two basic routes. The first option is to skip more school and get a job at the company you’re looking at, but at the bottom of the pile. So, you’ll be working on a factory line, or cleaning toilets, or working the mail room, or as a receptionist, or something similar. Then, you work your way up in that company and eventually find yourself in a good job within that company…15 years later.
The second option is to take one to four years and get some more education. Then walk into that job you’re eyeing. Which will it be for you, 15 years or 4 years (or less)? Getting an education – getting that specialized training – opens doors for you. That is why you should go to school. Doors.
To Find Success After College, Excel In Three Areas
By Bob Roth
Success, during and after college, is the goal of nearly every college freshman. They understand that good college performance can open doors to jobs and further schooling. However, few students are clear about what this actually means.
So let’s clear it up. Every student can dramatically improve his/her chances for greater success when he/she excels in three areas:
- Academics
- Participation
- Preparation for the Job/Grad School Search
These things work together like the legs of a three legged stool. When all three legs are strong and of the same length, you have a suitable seat. However, when one or more of the legs is weak or the legs are of differing lengths, the effectiveness of that seat is greatly diminished. Few people buy stools with weak legs or with legs of differing lengths.
The same idea works here. Students who devote a strong effort in each of these three areas will attract more positive attention and will be more successful in achieving their goals (land a great job or get into graduate school). Just like the example of the stool, few employers or graduate schools seek out students who complete college with a weak or unbalanced result.
Academic Performance - Every student understands that grades are important. They are one indicator of the student’s knowledge in their field of study. As students complete each semester, they build their cumulative average. The higher their grades, the more attention they may receive from employers and graduate schools.
The best employers and graduate schools have minimum grade requirements. Only the students who have earned grades at or above those requirements will be considered. So, the first challenge is to get the best grades that you are capable of achieving.
However, most employers are not interested in grades alone. They want to know about a broader range of capabilities. Those capabilities are demonstrated when students participate in campus, work and community activities.
Participation - Students make themselves more interesting and attractive to employers and graduate schools when they are able to provide powerful examples of their skills and accomplishments. Every employer and graduate school would like to learn about an applicant’s leadership, communication and people skills. They want to know that a candidate is self-confident, accepts responsibility, solves problems and gets things done.
Students who have made an ongoing effort to get involved in campus, work and community activities will put themselves in a position to obtain the experiences that employers and graduate schools want to hear about.
The best candidates compete by participating. As they participate, they accumulate an array of useful skills and pertinent accomplishments that can be used to build their resume and should be discussed in their interviews.
Preparation - An effective job search requires an extraordinary amount of preparation. That’s why I believe that the senior year job search actually begins in the freshman year. Since most students will not be chased by employers and graduate schools, students will have to do the chasing.
The short process goes something like this: Research and identify target employers and graduate schools; Evaluate and rank them; Investigate their requirements and expectations; Develop a plan to meet or exceed those requirements and expectations; Accumulate impressive skills and accomplishments; Build an impressive resume; Prepare for the interviews; Apply to employers and graduate schools; Interview with employers and graduate schools; Evaluate offers; Have a backup plan if things don’t work out.
Students who pay early attention to these three legs of college success will have a significant advantage, as they compete for employment and advanced educational opportunities.
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Bob Roth is the author of The 4 Realities Of Success During and After College. His newest book The College Student’s Guide To Landing A Great Job is now available.
Bob Roth is the author of The College Student’s Guide To Landing A Great Job -and- The 4 Realities Of Success During and After College. He also write articles for more than 175 college career services offices and campus newspapers. Additionally, Bob has developed 15 self-scoring learning tool that help college students find success. http://www.The4Realities.com