How to Give Yourself More Career Options Beyond an Associate’s Degree

Even after achieving an associate’s degree you may feel that your career options are limited. Entering the workforce in a field you are passionate about is always doable! In order to get there, some extra training in other educational formats may provide that extra edge or extra knowledge to get you through the door you want into the industry you want to be in.

Learn to Code

The technology and information systems industries are ever growing. This is an exciting field for anyone computer savvy with an interest in developing websites or programs-- companies are constantly looking to improve their online presence, so coders are an asset to business teams.  Coding bootcamps are quick and affordable, and teach you the basic skills of coding as well as specialized skills requested by certain employers or careers (depending on the course.) Because this is a topic that is based on and provided through one of the fastest developing technologies in the world, you can feel confident that your education is up to date with current necessities for the coding world.

Get Your Real Estate License

Getting your license in real estate is a relatively short and simple process, requiring only a few months of classes on average. Online courses are an easily accessible source and provide a level of flexibility in the training and education that is beneficial for those needing to set their own pace. Keep in mind, many real estate courses are full of dense text and haven’t adopted videos, so their content might not offer visual aids or be as current as you would expect in an online course. Look into different courses to determine the best fit for your vision of your real estate career—the market you intend to go into, the success rate of the school in question, and the compatibility of the course to your resources and schedule.

Vocational School

Vocational schools provide specialized programs that give hands on experience, making you an experienced worker right out of graduation! These careers often pay very well and are always needed, so you can feel confident in your job security. Although these courses are more difficult to find online (especially manual labor related courses due to their physical requirements), they are still usually flexible with schedules and long term plans.

Your associate’s degree will give you a base knowledge that will be beneficial to you regardless of the career field you are interested in. Furthering your education through training courses opens opportunities for specialized and rewarding jobs, beyond what you may be able to accomplish otherwise.

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