One of the great things about American culture is our unflagging energy and optimism.We love happy endings, and believe in them.When there's a problem we look for the root and fix it.Right now, the government is trying a host of sweeping programs on for size to redress the economy.Unfortunately, some perennial troubles can't be fixed, and the boom and bust cycles of capitalism will probably always be one.The history of the American economy teaches us that recessions and depressions occur regularly.The best solution for an individual is to ride out the lean times comfortably by pursuing a job in one of these fields, and enhancing their credentials for that position with an online degree.
Nursing
The number one economically resilient job is nursing.With as few as two years of schooling, you can pursue opportunities in this field. One can even continue school while working as an RN to receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion degree; allowing you to pursue positions in a variety of locations: hospital, group home, school, summer camp, behind a desk, etc. Taking online college classes can bring you closer to a position within this field.
Medical Billing and Coding
Health care is something that we will always need, and as people live longer and the population gets older, that need is ever increasing.The ubiquity of information technology in health care has opened up opportunities for many jobs.Students interested in learning more can continue on towards a Bachelor's degree in this field.
Criminal Justice
With a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, you can be better prepared to pursue a job in law enforcement, fraud investigator, etc.Criminal justice isn't for everyone, but those with a penchant for order and rectitude find the work very satisfying.Police officers also receive great benefits and retirement plans, key components to rewarding careers. Continued education is often encouraged and may even be paid for by some state agencies. The need for law enforcement isn't going away any time soon.Working in the public sector with a criminal justice degree is also a good way to avoid the ups and downs that working in the private sector can entail.
Information Technology
Entry level jobs have middle of the road pay, but there is room for advancement in many companies.The highest level employees run entire networks, and control advanced security systems.Students who work towards a Master's degree in this field can pursue higher positions within the field.
Business and Management
Now that money is tight, firms are seeking employees with good business sense who can help manage money effectively.Business is always an excellent education choice.Finding a job with a company on the rise is a great way to ride through a recession.Getting a Master's degree in a specific area of business is one path to even more rewarding career opportunities.
With the growing awareness and public and governmental demand for energy efficient and environmentally responsible types of construction, careers in the field of rating and developing energy efficient buildings, neighborhoods and communities continues to grow. LEED training, which starts with becoming certified as a LEED Associate, can then branch out into a specific area of specialization, depending on your career goals and interests.
Once you complete the basic course and become an Associate trained in LEED, you are then able to move onto the specific LEED AP course that will meet your needs. There are several possible options, with a specific LEED program for those professionals working in Canada. Within the United States LEED Homes certification offers specialized work in the design and construction of residential buildings that are environmentally friendly and use less energy and water.
Many communities and cities now have green building associations and organizations and these groups typically require LEED certification and ongoing training for members. These green building groups are also very much in demand with private home construction and custom building throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and throughout Europe. In all there are over 30 countries that now recognize the LEED rating system for both commercial and residential building, often providing tax incentives or rebates for contractors or developers that have their project meet a specific LEED rating score.
For those working in managing existing buildings, including real estate agents and real estate lawyers, LEED green buildings and maintenance course is a definite specialty area. This program is designed to allow a better understanding and rating for existing buildings and to reduce the impact of the building on the environment throughout its life. This can also include the best way to renovate or upgrade existing buildings to be more energy efficient and environmentally sustainable.
For architects, contractors and project managers the LEED building design and construction is the perfect match. This course focuses on designing and using energy efficient, healthy and environmentally conscious features right into the design. This course is different from the LEED home course in that the focus is on commercial, high rise residential and institutional buildings rather than single family dwellings. Emphasis in the course is also placed on how cost effective and sustainable the energy efficient modifications will be over the projected lifetime of the building or development.
LEED neighborhood development programs are perfect for those considering project manager roles within cities, government agencies or planning committees. The emphasis in this program will highlight the use of sustainable development as well as environmentally responsible planning and building within the area. Both energy efficiency as well as water conservation within a complete neighborhood or community will be included in the course materials.
Another option is LEED interior design and construction. This is a great idea for real estate agents, interior development and designing professionals and those in building management positions. This type of LEED certified professional will be able to make environmentally sound decisions on high performance commercial spaces and tenant improvements for a wide variety of commercial and multi-family styles of dwellings. LEED training offering this specialization is really in demand in the major cities as cost saving renovations are now an important part of budget control.
Before branching off into specialization areas, having the basic LEED training and working on a project is highly recommended. All professionals completing the specialization areas need to have the basics, but with the demand for professionals in the field it is well worth the time, effort and money to become trained and certified.
You’ve finally gotten things together and have begun your studies at a golf college that is considered one of the best in the country. It is the range of education that has brought you here to decide what you want to do in life. Plus, any specialized school is not the same without a chance for hands-on experience. Golf being a physical game, this is extremely important if you want to master it and use what you have learned once you obtain the degree. One school is in close proximity to professional golf courses, and admission to them is included in the school’s tuition. With all the time required for study and practice and possibly part-time job though, it is often hard to find time to get there.
One particular golf college has built an indoor training area right on its campus. With this state-of-the-art facility at your disposal, travel time is not an excuse to forgo valuable practice. This is what any school should have as part of its program – an indoor area that includes everything that you need to practice and analyze your technique so that you can master the game before you graduate.
During time between classes at a golf college, instead of going back to your room to lounge around, why not take advantage of some technological practice equipment? This is provided in a 5,000 square foot training space which includes an indoor putting green right on the floor. This simulation of a golf putting green spreads across the room and gives you a chance to find the right method of swinging the club so that the ball goes where you want it to. A 3D motion analysis system and multiple camera video analysis system go to work while you play. After you’re done, you can review your technique and see just how effective your swing is and how you can improve your game.
There are some top-notch professional golf courses in locations such as Florida, and there will be plenty of time to check them out eventually. Aside from compensating for the lack of time to get to these courses, the on-campus facility includes special equipment in one room that will show just what you need to focus on to improve your golf technique. After all, college is about learning so that you know exactly how to do what you are studying about. Swing mechanics are the most important element in playing the sport, and once you learn the different ways to swing in different situations, you’ll hone in on your own technique with a full understanding of how swinging a golf club works.
Along with having your swing taped by a camera for later review of your style and technique, the indoor facility has hitting nets to practice your short game. Before you master the long distance swing, it is important to know how to hit and how the ball reacts immediately after you hit it. Initial speed, control and direction are critical. By using this equipment, you are at the advantage of having a full analysis of what is right and what needs to be adjusted in your style. Making the mistakes early is okay, because such analysis will uncover them and you’ll quickly understand the right technique.
When seeking an education in anything, it is important for a school to provide tools that help you understand what you are doing. A golf college with a full indoor training facility and equipment to analyze your own technique will provide many benefits to your education. Once you graduate, you’ll have a full understanding of just how to play golf along with the dynamics behind it.
Emily
Kissenberth, a New Jersey native and alum of the Florence Art 2009 Program,
shared these delightful and enthusiastic words with us about her summer
experience with Abbey Road.
It's always fun to hear first-hand accounts from students so we thank you for
your input, Em!
"I explain my time in Florence as exciting and
informative, but more then that I consider it life changing and inspiring. When
I first stepped off the plane in Italy, I felt nervous and confused, I was in a
place that I have never been, I felt isolated because I couldn’t communicate,
and overwhelmed because I was jet-lagged, tired, and I wanted to hide. But then
Stefano, who I later found out would
be my art history teacher, came around the corner, with a huge sign that read “Abbey Road! Emily, Mica, Eden?” and a huge smile.
Suddenly I felt relieved and I excited for the upcoming month.
The most important aspect of living in Italy was figuring out how to live
with five other people that I have never met in my life. The six of us were
from all over the world, stretching from Brasilia
to New York City and from small town Florida to Boston.
We were all so different but bonded over the fact that we were all first time
visitors to Italy
and we were all absolutely confused about how to start our life for the next
month. We stayed up late and played cards, learned to cook authentic Italian
meals and made messes with our bubbly cooking instructor, William, laughed and
talked about our lives at home, scattered makeup and hair products all over the
apartment, hosted residence night at least weekly by inviting everyone to come
and hangout with us, but most importantly we helped each other with our work
and sat down and made art together. We all shared a simple interest and we all
helped each other grow individually. For me, being surrounded by centuries of
fine art and living with five other artists was the most inspiring thing about
being in Italy.
My main class was oil painting, which I had in the morning. I have never been
so excited to wake up at 7 o’clock in my whole life. We went to our studio and
worked until 11:30. Antonio, my painting instructor, was so talented and
inspiring, and I think I have completed some of my best work while working with
him. Also, there were only 7 other students in my class, so it made time for a
lot of personal teaching and lessons from my instructor. In the afternoon I had
art history with Stefano. He is so
smart and knows so much information about art in Florence
and Rome. I was
really thankful that I chose to take art history because as a freshman in
college I am taking art history now, being in Italy and seeing all the
paintings in real life that I am learning about has made it much more
interesting.
Most importantly, being in Florence,
with a helpful, caring staff, meeting new people that are now life long friends
has been the best experience in my life so far. Every time i see something that
reminds me of my trip, I just smile, because all I have are good memories and
stories. There is nothing like being in a beautiful country, filled with
ancient artwork that built the framework of want I want to pursue for the rest
of my life. I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to go to Florence and participate
in Abbey Road Summer
Programs. "
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