Promotions and Lifelong Learning

Focus Questions Why are many tasks formerly done by U.S. workers now performed overseas? How do you go about selecting a college or university? What are some alternatives to attending a four year college or university?

Pay Raises and Promotions 1.Help your coworkers 2.Take the imitative 3.Find a mentor. A mentor is someone, usually an older person, who provides advice and support to guide your career.

Continuing Education and Training In service training (professional development seminars) seek to develop employee skills, provide information, and improve working relationships among current employees.

Colleges and Universities Consider reputation Consider your financial resources Read college guides and catalogs Discuss your goals and plans Visit campuses Apply to several schools

Other Educational Opportunities Community Colleges Trade Schools Apprenticeships Nontraditional Programs

Community Colleges (Junior Colleges) A two year college that offers an associate’s degree

Trade Schools An institution of higher learning that teaches the skilled trades

Apprenticeships An education that combines on the job training with formal classroom training

Nontraditional Programs Correspondence Courses