What Career Path Is Right for You?

Are you ready for a new career but are unsure of what you want to do? Do you want to make a living doing something you love and are genuinely good at? Then look into associate degree (occupational) careers or professional certificate careers. This career path will take you less time than getting your degree through a community college or traditional university. Most programs will also prepare you to sit for professional certification exams; having certifications generally make you more employable.

Associate Degree Careers are Rewarding and In-demand

You can complete training for associate degree (occupational) careers in only 15-18 months. Explore this sample of six career paths that have positive employment growth:

Can Anybody Become A Locksmith?

Locksmithing involves a very specialist set of technical skills and training, meaning that locksmiths tend to be in great demand and can earn a very good living by charging for their services. However, while it might seem an exclusive and closed industry, it is actually open to anyone with the right attitude and a willingness to learn.

This article looks at what it takes to become a successful locksmith, and looks at the types of people who choose this career path and what their backgrounds are.

Many of the attributes that make a good locksmith are the same as those that stand any tradesman in good stead. These include a fondness for manual labour, the flexibility to work irregular hours and good time management skills.

Why Do Trainers Believe They Can Stop Learning Themselves?

Self delusions are powerful

Once a teacher has a teaching or training position they believe that they can stop learning. I know that this does not apply to all trainers but in my experience it applies to a large number.

The trainers I have spoken to believe that they don't need to continue learning because they know all they need to know to teach people. Clearly they haven't asked their students about this.

Straight from the students mouths

As part of my review I spoke with various students from the Tafe being reviewed about their experiences with teachers and what could be done better to help students learn more effectively.

10 Must-Have Time Management Tips for Working Students

Trying to manage all the demands of working, raising a family and going to school is no easy task, but it is possible. Working students just like you can truly still have it all! Student time management skills are your secret weapon to daily survival and success in reaching your goal!

Working students have lots of responsibilities taking up the majority of their time; but does that mean you've given up on your dream of someday having the rewarding career you've always imagined? Hopefully not. Read on to find out how to get ahead of the game as a working student.

Follow these ten tips to make working, raising a family and going to school manageable: