General Certificate of Secondary Education

attend post-secondary institutions have become increasingly difficult for young adults. In the past, it was easy to get a job right out of high school. More recently, people have difficulty finding well paying jobs without a post-secondary degree because many jobs have requirements, such as college or university degrees and certificates. Despite the difficulty, many young adults still favour entering the workplace right out of high school rather than pursuing a post-secondary education. This…

1. Read Preface, Introduction and Chapters 1-3 in Youth Development. Please post your key learning insights from the reading and share your own experiences as they relate to the reading. 30 pts. In the chapters 1-3 in in the book, Author Rick Miller, gave a detailed insight on the children’s nature of the different age. From the early age children’s are introduced to both positive and negative environment. Parents can try, but there is no such way that any they can plan and provided the only…

"Effective writing is not a magical or natural talent. It can be explained and learned." (Schick and Schubert 7) My soul was brought back to my body after reading this section in my book. This class was intimidating from the beginning and I felt like an imbecile as everyone else was participating and I wasn 't in the class discussions. I hope to gain knowledge in this class as the semester continues and I know I have to put effort in this as well. I know that I am not an advanced writer but that…

engineers often face the task of meeting demanding constraints in order to satisfy the consumers’ needs. For some professionals, many years of preparations are critical in becoming proficient in the industry. Therefore, they practice since secondary or post-secondary education in order to gain positive habits that will make those aspired innovators conscientious in their fields. Engineers always practice these methods to meet the government’s regulations as well as keeping the consumers happy…

In “On the Uses of a Liberal Education” Mark Edmundson, cleverly defines his opinion of college education in today’s world. Most notably how education has changed from subjects, which were, previously viewed as essential; have faded away as colleges and universities turn into business selling a product: “Before they (the students) arrive, we ply the students with luscious ads guaranteeing a cross between summer camp and lotus land” (331). Edmundson speaks not only of colleges turning into a…

fundamentals that you need in order to succeed don 't only come from High school it is only a start. Now that I am in College I am acknowledging how important it is to go to High school because that’s the only way you can start getting your education. A college education makes a person more confident. It is the first step to your future and it helps people and prepares them for the entry into the real world of economics and social encounters. College gives people the chance to dream on how…

not pursuing a higher education makes them fall behind in today’s society. College does imply a lot of work and, money to be successful and that is probably a reason that discourages people from attending. Despite the expenses and effort college implies, it is worth it because the economic opportunities a college degree represents exceeds the education costs; it provides useful skills, and it is crucial for society’s future. People who oppose…

Is College Really Worth The Cost? In “What is a College Education Really Worth?” Naomi Schaefer Riley claims that a college education these days is just considered as a credential needed to prove your skill level, and is not worth the money you are paying for it. Instead she suggests that students graduating high school should be put through a program similar to an apprenticeship, where they can learn all the necessary skills to be effective at the job they are trying to receive. Although,…

choosing a degree. Moreover, the authors clarify that while the value of college outweighs the costs associated with earning a degree, just any college degree is not the best investment one could make to ensure the completion and success of their education. The authors also explain that the value of college can outweigh the costs associated with completing a degree. Owen and Sawhill emphasized that college improves certain values, such as job satisfaction and overall well-being, while also…

Avoidable Have you wondered why 40% of students do not graduate college within 6 years? Every year, millions of students graduate from High School. For many students, pursuing higher education is their personal choice while others are attending because they are told to do so. Even so, students pursuing higher education must be realistic and exclude themselves from contributing to the millions of students who end up buried in debt. College is worth it, that is depending on each individual’s…