The job market of the American society is a big market with many jobs that we need, but are often being overlooked by those looking for jobs. Many of those jobs that are overlooked are ones such as manufacturing, industrial, construction, etc. because those looking for jobs simply don’t know much about them. We need to know what it takes to be prepared and trained for the modern working world. We need to know whose job it is to prepare students for the demands of the modern working world. Also…
Higher Education or Not? Charles Murray, in his article “Are too Many People Going to College?” addresses that students should learn the “core knowledge” from an early age. He underlines that children in grades kindergarten through eighth are far better off with memorization and learning the facts easier. He also argues that in high school children should only take social science and humanities courses that will prepare them for college classes. Murray states that going to four year college…
The process of deciding whether or not to continue my education was a long one. I had to weigh many pro 's and con 's, and had long thoughts and conversations with family and friends. I had to start by thinking of two things: my personal and my professional goals. Both of these goals were unattainable without having a degree. My personal goal included: owning my own home, finding a partner with similar interests, and being able to financially support a family without fear of the future. My…
Growing up it was all about chalkboards and dry erase boards. You would have to listen to the screeching of the chalk as it hit the green tinted boards or smell the chemicals emanating from the dry erase markers. That is how elementary school and most of my middle school was. However, once I got to eighth grade things started changing. Projection boards were being installed and new software was being used like Publisher and PowerPoint. Then high school happened and smart boards were being…
good-quality of living without ever having to attenda four-year college and waste money they never had in the first place. Along with the decrease ofwages, there is a pay gap between female and males. Though both assisted a college to receivetheir bachelors, males end up gaining more of an advantage from their degree. They get paidabout three dollars more than women, making it unfair for them, since…
“If the world were the way most educators would have us believe, America’s streets would be clogged with people who decided to skip out on their college degrees, panhandling to feed their illegitimate children. If you asked any of the hypothetical street-lurkers what they regretted most, they’d turn to you, eyes weary and underlined with dark circles, like sad, sad eyeliner for poor people, and whisper, ‘I didn’t get my college degree. Don’t be like me, kid. Go to college. Pursue that higher…
We all have goals and dreams for our lives. My three main goals are to work at a hospital by obtaining a college degree in Healthcare Administration Management, to become a minister with a degree in Biblical Studies, and for personal improvement. These three goals are also my dreams, and I am obtaining them by attending Colorado Christian University (referred to as CCU from here on in.) Due to my faith in God, poor health and living in a rural area, the online programs offered through CCU…
a part of the “American Dream”. College opens the door to many opportunities that may not be available to people who opt out of it. Recently, many more jobs require a college education. According to David Leonhardt, “A new study even shows that a bachelor 's degree pays off for jobs that don 't require one: secretaries, plumbers and cashiers.” Evidently, in order to have the future that you want you must go to college. In an interview i did with my mom, She stated that a factor that went into…
FCS Seminar has opened my eyes in a sense that Family and Consumer Science is not just about cooking and clothing. In FCS Seminar, I learned many things that I did not expect to learn. I had many useful take ways from the class. Through seminar, I learned about jobs that uses Family and Consumer Science degrees that I had no idea about. In this paper, I will reflect on things learned in seminar such as jobs and other valuable information. I will also offer my suggestions on how to make it better…
When reviewing myself as a growing student for Walden University I can truly say that this is a journey that I am well prepared for. Unlike most individuals in today’s society, I have adapted to taking classes online with a much rather relaxed contribution. This goes along with being a student for Walden University. As a Walden student, I consider myself to be well prepared and a great task fulfiller due to my online experience. When looking at Walden and the tools that it has to provide, I can…