IB Diploma Programme

earn approximately 84% more in earnings than individuals with only a High School Diploma. The financial benefits of a college degree are immense and were evident during the recent recession. A current study published in Forbes magazine tracked the employment and wages of individuals with a Bachelor 's degree and those with a HS diploma before, during and after the 2007-2009 recession. For persons with only a HS diploma, the employment rate went from 55% of persons being…

In today’s society there is a growing amount of pressure and expectation for students to go directly to college after receiving their high school diploma. Many oppose directly attending college due to the rising cost of tuition and the fact that earning a degree does not guarantee a job. These disadvantages do not compare to the overwhelming advantages of attending college. While attending college you obtain knowledge, experience, and a greater chance at employment while also gaining skills and…

When a medical office is going smoothly and seeing patients coming in and out of the office content with their visit, stop and think of how it begins and how it ends. It is the Administrative Assistant that is in a back office doing anything and everything to make this process smooth for the patient and the staff. Administrative Medical Office Assistant degree will appeal to more job opportunities that are currently in need of in the medical field. To start with, the education program for this…

college degree. According to the Article “College Graduates Fare Well in Jobs Market, Even Through Recession”, ”In 2011, the unemployment rate for people in their 20s with at least a bachelor’s degree was 5.7 percent. For those with only a high school diploma or a G.E.D., it was nearly three times as high, at 16.2 percent” (Rampell). In addition, the employment rates are higher for the job market as a whole.…

34%. This means there are only 2 jobs for every 3 people with a bachelor’s degree. The number of people with a bachelor’s degree is growing faster than the number of jobs that require it. There is any oversupply of jobs that require a high school diploma or less than (about 66%) compared to that of the 12% whose education fits those jobs. And even if you did end up getting a job that you’re qualified for, it’s not like you’re going to be launched into a high standing position like CEO. To put…

College education has been a debatable topic, mostly about whether it is worth the money or not? Statistics say that, “In Apr. 2013 the unemployment rate for college graduates over 25 years old was 3.6% compared to 7.5% for high school graduates” (ProCon.org). Students who graduate college and earn a degree do not work in their major. College is really important, it helps students prepare of the workforce, and there are specific jobs that require a degree. College education presents more career…

Catherine Rampell, the author of the article, College is still a Good Investment, states that “today the college-educated worker earns about 82 percent more” than someone with only a high school diploma (2014). This reveals that in order to live better and more comfortable and sustainable life, more education is needed. One economic benefit is that “having a higher concentration of college graduates in a local economy increases the wages of not only…

Prior to being enrolled in this class, I had never heard of SMART Goals before. After watching the video, I sat at my desk and thought about setting a good goal for me. I have to admit, I have never been good at setting goals for myself. It might be because I don’t like to set myself up for failure, or that I tend to stick with things that come easy to me. After multiple attempts of filling out the SMART Goals Worksheet, I decided that I would set a goal that could further my career in law…

“Knowledge is power. You can 't begin a career, for that matter even a relationship, unless you know everything there is to know about it.”-Randeep. My personal career goal was decision that I had to critically think about. They are many career options that you can choose from and it can be hard to narrow it down to the one that best suit to your talent. With that being said, I have decided that my career goal is to be a marketing manager which are responsible for managing marketing, advertising…

There are several benefits of receiving an education after completing high school. One of the clear benefits is the career options and job security that comes with a collegiate degree. Statistics show that another large impact of a degree is the substantial increase of pay and benefits. Lastly, the personal growth obtained in the process of getting a degree is an essential to becoming a well rounded individual. The benefits of receiving a college education outweigh the cons with numerous reasons…