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Overview

Not every lucrative career requires a full university education or four-year degree—and with the rising cost of education, you shouldn’t have to pay for what you don’t need. Additionally, many professions are paying less attention to that bachelor’s degree; depending on the profession, sometimes an associates degree or certificate of completion carries as much weight as a four-year degree. This is why vocational schools are getting so popular these days. Rather than focus on all the additional academics, these schools now offer focused career training in your field of interest, without all the extra classes and expense.

As a student at a trade or vocational school, you’ll focus your attention on the career path you’ve chosen, learning at an accelerated pace. You can usually choose from a wide range of careers, from court reporting to nursing to graphic arts, and tuition is usually much lower than at a four-year school. Best of all, within one to two years, you’ll be ready for an entry-level position in your chosen profession with a certificate, diploma or an associates degree.



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Arizona Culinary Institute

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Length to Graduate: 9 Months
Location: AZ-Scottsdale
Students per Class: 11-20
Tuition to Graduate: $27,820
Subject: Therapeutic Massage

DESCRIPTION

Arizona Culinary Institute’s program was designed to make sensible and efficient use of your time and resources. Students are able to complete our program and earn their diplomas in as little as 9 months.

Our program begins with 6 weeks dedicated to learning the “Basics,” which allows you to begin or enhance your career right away. You will never grasp these basic skills in a classroom, however, so be prepared to start cooking in our professional kitchens right away!

ADVANTAGES

We offer all ACI students employment assistance while they are in school, upon graduation and throughout their career. The career placement of our students into rewarding and satisfying employment is one of our primary missions.

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Penn Foster College – Fashion Merchandising

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Length to Graduate: 2 Years
Location: AZ-Scottsdale
Students per Class: 11-20
Subject: Fashion Merchandising

DESCRIPTION

Your program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills you’ll need for your new career. It consists of four semesters (semester one is general education requirement, semesters two through four offer courses in your major field of study). You must successfully complete the general education prerequisite semester in order to enroll in the Fashion Merchandising program of studies.
You will receive credit for previous college work if you meet Penn Foster College standards. If you wish to receive credit for previous coursework, contact the college you attended and ask that your official transcripts be forwarded to Penn Foster College for evaluation. All previous college work must have been completed with a grade of “C” or better, and up to 75% of the required credits may be transferred. We will also credit your tuition for all the courses that are acceptable.

ADVANTAGES

Upon completing your career training, Penn Foster offers access to Alumni Career Services, which are designed to help you find employment in your chosen field.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

There is always a need for trained Retail Managers and Fashion Merchandising professionals. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor projects that there will be 88,000 new job openings in the decade between 2008 and 2018. With experience, trained Retail Managers and Fashion Merchandisers can earn as much as $61,000 per year

FINANCIAL AID

Penn Foster takes financial aid a step further. If you meet the requirements to be a Penn Foster student, you automatically qualify for tuition financing directly from us.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are available.

CERTIFICATIONS

Penn Foster College has met the high standards of integrity and performance set by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) in Washington, D.C.

SUMMARY

Put your creativity and new business skills to work. With the Penn Foster College Associate Degree in Fashion Merchandising, you can learn the business, product development, and Fashion Merchandising skills you need quickly and conveniently.

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Cortiva Institute (Massage Therapy)

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Length to Graduate: 46.5 Hours
Location: AZ-Scottsdale, AZ-Tucson, FL-Tampa Bay, IL-Chicago, IL-Crystal Lake, IL-Woodbridge, MA-Boston, NJ-Wall, PA-King of Prussia, WA-Seattle
Students per Class: 30+
Tuition to Graduate: $11,965
Subject: Therapeutic Massage

DESCRIPTION

With a focus on the client, students extensively study theory, communication, and ethical concerns within the profession of massage therapy.

Students learn from a variety of methods, such as direct instruction and hands-on practice and focus not only on the physical task but also the scientific principals behind each technique. Upon completion, students will be able to sit for the National Certification Exam and will be qualified to work within the health care community as a massage therapist.

ADVANTAGES

Cortiva faculty members are exceptional teachers; lead instructors are Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and have an average of five years teaching experience. They are also professionals in the massage therapy field.

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Le Cordon Bleu (Culinary Arts)

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Length to Graduate: 15 Months
Location: AZ-Scottsdale, GA-Atlanta, TX-Austin, MA-Boston, IL-Chicago, TX-Dallas, NV-Las Vegas, CA-Los Angeles, MN-Minneapolis, FL-Miami, FL-Orlando, PA-Pittsburgh, OR-Portland, CA-Sacramento, CA-San Francisco, WA-Seattle, MO-St Louis
Students per Class: 21-30
Tuition to Graduate: $42,050
Subject: Culinary Arts

DESCRIPTION

Drawing upon over a 100-year heritage of culinary excellence; Le Cordon Bleu represents classic culinary techniques with modern innovations and the latest in global cuisine. Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America provides a creative and supportive community where passionate individuals can immerse themselves in the culinary world.

Here, students work alongside caring, experienced chef instructors and are taught the skills necessary to pursue a professional career in the culinary/hospitality industry.

ADVANTAGES

While attending Le Cordon Bleu schools, you’ll spend significant time in the kitchen practicing precision techniques, alongside professional chef instructors – an ideal way to learn and grow.

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Bartending and Casino College (Phoenix)

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Length to Graduate: 40 Hours
Location: AZ-Tempe
Students per Class: 1-10
Tuition to Graduate: $199
Subject: Bartending

DESCRIPTION

We are the Bartending School Phoenix – the best and most comprehensive bartender training school in Phoenix. Over the past 30+ years we have trained thousands of fully qualified bartenders for the restaurant and hospitality industries in either full-time or part-time positions. We’ve also trained those who simply wanted to learn how to tend bar through a professional instruction.

We welcome all interested students to visit our bartending school. You’ll instantly see why we’re Phoenix’s first choice for bartending and casino dealer training classes. We offer the most cutting edge, all inclusive, and extremely affordable mixology and dealer training programs throughout the U.S.

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The Bartending Academy of Arizona (Tempe)

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Length to Graduate: 40 Hours
Location: AZ-Tempe
Students per Class: 1-10
Tuition to Graduate: $399
Subject: Bartending

DESCRIPTION

As a student at our Phoenix and Tempe bartending school you will learn over 150 drinks in an actual bar environment with hands on training, mixing and pouring from day one!

Customer service skills, State Alcohol Awareness Certification (Responsible Bartending), are also included. Our Lifetime Job Placement Assistance, and Free Class Refreshers are unique in the education/training field.

ADVANTAGES

A diploma from our school will give you the advantage to pick and choose your work environment. Our class gives you the availability to learn at your own pace in just 40 hours.

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The Tucson Bartending Academy

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Length to Graduate: 24 Hours
Location: AZ-Tucson
Students per Class: 1-10
Tuition to Graduate: $525
Subject: Bartending

DESCRIPTION

We offer the most complete Bartending training available in Greater Tucson! Be ready to work almost anywhere with the skills and confidence needed to make a profitable and rewarding career in just one or two weeks.

We believe the best way to learn is through hands-on training. We work hard to fully prepare our graduates for a career in bartending, whether it is at a nice local neighborhood bar or the fanciest hotel or nightclub in town. Their success is our schools reputation!

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The Bartending Academy of Arizona (Tucson)

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Length to Graduate: 40 Hours
Location: AZ-Tucson
Students per Class: 1-10
Tuition to Graduate: $399
Subject: Bartending

DESCRIPTION

As a student at our Phoenix and Tempe bartending school you will learn over 150 drinks in an actual bar environment with hands on training, mixing and pouring from day one!

Customer service skills, State Alcohol Awareness Certification (Responsible Bartending), are also included. Our Lifetime Job Placement Assistance, and Free Class Refreshers are unique in the education/training field.

ADVANTAGES

A diploma from our school will give you the advantage to pick and choose your work environment. Our class gives you the availability to learn at your own pace in just 40 hours.

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DeVry University – Web Design

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Length to Graduate: 5 Semesters
Location: AZ-Tucson, AZ-Phoenix, CA-North Hollywood, CA-San Bernardino, CA-Santa Monica, CA-Santa Ana, CA-Sacramento, CA-San Diego, CA-San Francisco, CA-Sunnyvale, CO-Denver, FL-Miami, FL-Ft Lauderdale, FL-Jacksonville, FL-Tampa, GA-Atlanta, GA-Decatur, IL-Schaumburg, IN-Indianapolis, KS-Lenxa, MA-Brookline, MI-Novi, MN-Minneapolis, NV-Henderson, NY-New York, NC-Charlotte, NC-Durham, OH-Cincinnati, OR-Portland, PA-Philadelphia, PA-Pittsburgh, PA-York, NC-Charleston, TN-Nashville, TX-Austin, TX-Dallas, TX-Ft Worth, TX-Houston, TX-San Antonio, UT-Draper, VA-Virginia Beach, VA-Arlington, VA-Dulles, WA-Seattle
Students per Class: 30+
Tuition to Graduate: $38,860

DESCRIPTION

Master key software applications, fundamental design principles, web content management, and animation while you earn your associate degree in Web Graphic Design (WGD) from DeVry University. You’ll also learn how to apply these skills to produce high-quality, web-enabled graphics and develop all types of graphic media including web pages, marketing collateral, advertising, instructional material, and multimedia projects. Upon completion of your web graphic design program, you will have created a wide array of design samples to build a full professional portfolio.
Advertising agencies, marketing firms, and in-house corporate communications departments are just a few places where you can find a web graphic design career. In fact, employment of graphic designers is expected to grow 10% each year through 2016.

ADVANTAGES

At DeVry University, you have options. DeVry University has more than 90 locations in metro areas across the United States and Canada. And we offer the majority of our degree programs online. Best of all, you don’t have to choose one option or the other. As a DeVry University student, you can combine the convenience of online courses with the personal attention of onsite instruction to complete your degree program.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

As a DeVry University student, you’ll receive a real-world career education and earn a respected degree. What’s more, you’ll receive the ongoing help and support you need to begin and maintain a rewarding career in your field, or to make a career change. DeVry University provides career planning and other career services you simply can’t find anywhere else.

FINANCIAL AID

At DeVry University, we’re committed to helping you find every avenue for financing your education. That’s why we offer students competitive tuition rates and numerous financial aid options, including the 7,500 scholarships we award every single year, totaling $25 million.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Both scholarships and grants are gifts that you do not have to pay back. DeVry University offers more than $29 million in scholarships to prospective students in the U.S. and Canada.

CERTIFICATIONS

DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA).

SUMMARY

For more than 75 years, the faculty and staff of DeVry University have been firmly grounded in the knowledge that knowledge alone is not enough. We help you prepare for the real challenges you’ll face in the workplace by bringing the real world into the classroom. And it works. More than 90% of DeVry graduates system-wide in the active job market are employed in their field of study within 6 months of graduation*. That means at DeVry University, you’ll earn more than a degree. You’ll receive a career education that can lead to career success.

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Everest College (Massage Therapy)

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Length to Graduate: 9 Months
Location: CA-Alhambra, CA-Los Angeles, CA-Reseda, CA-Anaheim, CA-City of Industry, CA-Gardena, CA-Hayward, CA-Ontario, CA-San Bernardino, CA-San Francisco, CA-San Jose, CO-Colorado Springs, FL-Tampa, FL-Jacksonville, FL-Lakeland, FL-Largo, FL-North Orlando, FL-Pompano Beach, FL-South Orlando, GA-Decatur, GA-Jonesboro, GA-Marietta, GA-Norcross, IL-Burr Ridge, IL-Chicago, IL-Merrieniette Park, IL-Skokie, IL-Merrillville, MA-Chelsea, MI-Dearborn, MI-Detroid, MI-Grand Rapids, MI-Kalamazoo, MI-Southfield, MN-Eagan, MO-Earth City, NJ-South Plainfield, NJ-Henderson, OR-Tigard, VA-Chesapeake, VA-Newport News, VA-McLean, WA-Bremerton, WA-Seattle, WA-Tacoma, WA-Vancouver, WV-Cross Lanes
Students per Class: 11-20
Tuition to Graduate: $16,555
Subject: Therapeutic Massage

DESCRIPTION

Everest College is a family of over 100 schools in the United States and Canada that offers career-based education in accounting, criminal justice, business, health care, paralegal studies, and more.

Students of Everest College range from people straight from high school to adults who want to further their careers. Everest’s flexible class schedules are ideally suited to working students and those with families. Whatever the age or circumstances, Everest can help students begin a career that is rewarding and challenging.

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Cypress College – Culinary Arts

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Length to Graduate: 2 years
Location: CA-Anaheim
Students per Class: 21-30
Tuition to Graduate: $11,400
Subject: Culinary Arts

DESCRIPTION

Cypress College’s state of the art kitchen and learning facility, located at the NOCCCD Anaheim Campus, is the perfect venue for students to engage in a hands-on environment to prepare themselves to become leaders in the hospitality and culinary industry.

Dedicated culinarians and hospitality professionals guide their students through the Hotel, Restaurant and Culinary Arts programs. Associate of Science Degrees and Certificates in Hotel Management, Food Service Management and Culinary Arts prepare students for not only a challenging career, but also an exciting lifestyle.

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Laurus College – 3D Animation

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Length to Graduate: 18 Months
Location: CA-Atascadero, CA-San Luis Obispo, CA-Santa Maria
Students per Class: 1-10
Tuition to Graduate: $19,875
Subject: Animation

DESCRIPTION

This program introduces students to the world of 3D animation. Students will focus on the techniques and methods for creating 3D animation and effects using the industry standard software Maya. Maya software is one of the world’s most powerfully integrated 3D modeling, animation, effects, and rendering solutions in the video game design and development industry today. Film and video artists, video game developers, web designers, and print designers turn to Maya software to realize their creative vision.

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Laurus College – Web Design

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Length to Graduate: 18 Months
Location: CA-Atascadero, CA-San Luis Obispo, CA-Santa Maria
Students per Class: 1-10
Tuition to Graduate: $19,875
Subject: Media

DESCRIPTION

In today’s world the Internet is the fastest growing source of information. For this reason the demand for innovative and creative web pages and web sites has grown immensely.

Laurus College offers students the opportunity to learn the skills needed for careers in the web design and development industry. Students in this dynamic program examine and train on software and design programs that are considered the standards in the web development industry. This exciting program includes training in the principles of web design, programming languages, image development and implementation, movie and animation loading to the web, graphics applications, and web page formatting. Students in this program are prepared for possible entry-level positions such as webmaster, web designer, or web developer.

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Milan Institute – Cosmetology

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Location: CA-Bakersfield, CA-Clovis, TX-San Antonio, TX-Amarillo, CA-Concord, CA-Fairfield, CA-La Quinta, NV-Reno, CA-Visalia
Subject: Cosmetology

DESCRIPTION

You believe that a polished and put-together outer appearance can give someone the confidence to show their inner beauty. Sound familiar? If so, the Cosmetology Certificate program from Milan Institute could be your calling.

Milan Institute can prepare you to take on a wide range of duties, from hair styling and make-up application to facials and manicures. You can also learn the ins and outs of important business, management, and customer service skills. In addition, you can gain vital, real-life experience within the on-site student clinic, which is open to the public.

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Video Symphony – Graphics Animation & Effects

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Length to Graduate: 10 Months
Location: CA-Burbank
Students per Class: 11-20
Tuition to Graduate: $20,995
Subject: Animation, Film Editing, Graphic Design

DESCRIPTION

Video Symphony is the launching pad of many successful careers in editing, graphic animation & effects, Pro Tools and 3D animation. All over the globe, in every facet of these industries, our students have worked on countless feature films and television shows–from Comedy Central’s South Park to big films such as Lord of the Rings: Return of the King and Disney’s Tron Legacy.

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  • Tuition Costs Are Rising At Unprecedented Rates

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    The headline says it all.  Tuition costs have escalated to the point where students are demonstrating.  In fact, it's not unusual for a student to graduate from school hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt.

    This makes it imperative to spend some time choosing the right school to help you achieve your goals.  Sadly, in this age of hyper-inflated tuition costs, a college degree does not guarantee a job, much less a career.

    One strategy that is often overlooked when choosing a school is to talk to people who are successful in the career you want to pursue.  If you don't know anyone in your chosen field, you can often find much of this valuable information online.

    The more entrepreneurial individual might go so far as to enroll in the "University of Hard Knocks" and just go for it.  The reasoning is simple: he can start his career behind the wheel of a Bentley, instead of owing his college what a Bentley costs by the time he graduates.

    We're by no means advocating dropping out of school, or not pursuing an education.  However, we are advocating that you look before you leap.

  • MBA Pay: Riches for Some, Not All

    http://finance.yahoo.com/college-education/article/107863/mba-pay-riches-for-some-not-all?mod=edu-continuing_education

    Schools publish average salary figures that suggest most grads will reap rich rewards, but for many the "average" is a distant dream.

    by Anne VanderMey
    Thursday, October 1, 2009 provided by BusinessWeek

    The MBA in the corner office, fresh out of business school with a six-figure paycheck, is a standard trope of Corporate America. Every incoming student has heard rags-to-riches tales of that gilded certification leading to giant paychecks and even bigger bonuses. But how often do these MBA fairy tales actually come true? According to new research: not as often as you think.Read more »
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