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The Importance of Secondary Education
Posted by admin in Secondary Education on August 5, 2011
Education forms an important part of a person’s life as it enables them to gain the skills that are needed to face life situations. It is a must for every person to gain the right education and to pass on from one level of studies to another so that he or she gains the knowledge needed to handle life situation and work demands that come at a later point in life. As part of the process of gaining the right education, it is necessary for a person to attend secondary education.
Right after primary school, a child has to pass onto secondary education, which is one of the key aspects of education, after which college education will follow. Secondary education centers are referred to as middle schools, preparatory schools, high schools, vocational schools and so on, depending on their education objective.
Secondary education is referred to as K-12 education in the United States, Australia and Canada and in New Zealand it is referred to as 1-13. In Europe, it came into place in the 16th century, while in the United States it came into existence only in the early 19th century as a result of factories opening up, which created the need for skilled workers. Read the rest of this entry »
Post Secondary Education Can Advance Your Career
Posted by admin in Secondary Education on August 5, 2011
Post Secondary Education includes vocational, trade, or technical educational institutions, or career schools and colleges, oriented toward developing skills for specific occupations. Post Secondary Schools prepare for entry-level positions, and programs of study can vary greatly in length and intensity. Some programs for diplomas or certificates require just weeks, while other certificate programs require months of preparation. Post Secondary Schools also provide programs for acquiring associate degrees that may take two or three years.
Post Secondary Education programs train in specialized job requirements. Occupational programs provide a well-rounded education that generally includes English, grammar, and writing skills; as well as math and computer skills, and general sciences. Programs require additional courses specific to the field of study. Programs of study in Post Secondary Schools and colleges are offered in computer technology, paralegal services, professional office skills, biomedical studies, mechanics, electronics, accounting, cosmetology, computer aided drafting (CAD), graphic design, commercial arts, engineering, business, and health, to name a few.
Post Secondary students choose this avenue for gaining skills in order to improve their employment options and to speed up job opportunities. Recent high school graduates as well as older adult students making career changes are prime candidates for Post Secondary Education programs. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, incomes can be more optimistic with associate degree, gaining about $7,000 annually over a high school education. Read the rest of this entry »