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Horace Mann, the founder of the Common School, said in 1848 that education was the great equalizer. Since then, times have changed. Even the way that we get education has changed. But it remains true that education allows people new opportunities and improvement in their lives. As we improve our education system, we also need to focus on the learning experience.

The education system needs to adapt to our evolving needs as a society. We need an education system that prepares students for the real world. Also, an education system that helps current employees to become more successful. Additionally, it is harder for students to pay their way through traditional college. Especially for students who have to work to pay for their own tuition.

So what are the alternatives? For one, career training is opening up as a beneficial route.

Training courses and qualifications offer a practical education route. For example, Pitman Training trains students for specific job fields so they are ready to enter the workforce. They offer both in-person and online training courses. Students study skills at a fraction of the time and price of traditional college. So how is our education system changing, and how does career training play a role?

School Then VS  Now

As we learn more about learning needs, the education system changes and adapts. To reflect on how education has changed, it is important to focus on the basic structure of learning. Older educational systems focused on memorizing information. They used the same method for every student. As education evolves, learning has become more balanced. Now, more schools teach practical skills that students can use in the real world. We have also learned that different students have different learning needs.

The education system aims to give students a well-rounded balance of all subjects. Students in high school study math, English, history, science, and other core subjects. Some high schools recently have allowed students to choose a focus – for example, in the arts, or in science. But for the most part, students will not focus on their major until their 3rd year of college. In college, students spend much time studying subjects that don’t always relate to a future major. This can be problematic for students. They can waste so much time before they focus on learning skills for their careers.

Changing Needs

The traditional college route does not always fit with students’ needs today. Students are finding that a college education does not always land them a job. There is a lot of competition for job seekers. There is pressure on young and old employees alike. The increased competition has to do in part with an increasing amount of job applicants. Students and job seekers today are looking for real solutions to help them get the jobs they want. As budgets tighten, students are also looking for alternatives to expensive college tuition. Job seekers also want to be able to increase their salary without going into huge debt.

Career Training offers a beneficial route. Career training is studying skills for the specific job you want. For example, if you would like to be a marketing assistant, you can train for this specific job. Or, you could study specific skills to gain a web developer diploma. You learn all that you need for a new job in about a year of study. You are able to complete study in this amount of time because it focuses on only the specific skills. These are skills that you will use in your chosen career.

Also, if you are a current employee looking to gain skills, training can help you. You can study specific career training for your current job. These courses take less time than a diploma program. This education route is very beneficial. This is because it focuses on the individualized educational needs of the learner. For these reasons and more, Career Training is a route that is gaining popularity. It is a big part of an evolving educational system that aims to better address learning needs.

Evolving Education

As the world evolves, so does our education. We use computers and digital technology every day in our lives. This is not something we could have imagined years ago. But since technology has become so commonplace, it only makes sense to use it for education. Now, you can study a qualified course with a certified curriculum on your computer. You can gain a certification or diploma with self-study.

Imagine logging into your computer and studying specific certifiable skills. What’s more, these skills will allow you to start a new career or get a promotion. Skills that employers search for, that you will use on the job. You are training at your own pace and on your own schedule. This is the education of the future – individualized and focused. But, career training is more specific than that – it’s training for the career you want. This education is beneficial for students in college and employees looking to grow.

Currently, people are more focused on getting value for their time and money. No one wants to waste these resources, especially if there is no guarantee. This route allows people to focus on specific job diplomas and certificates. Also, it is a fraction of the time and price of college.

A Practical Option

Many students and job seekers are unaware of alternatives for education. They should consider career training as a valuable option. Now many people are moving away from the traditional college education route. They are looking for practical training that helps them grow a successful career. This is exactly what career training is, and more. Career training is gaining the specific hard and soft skills for a job. It’s very practical because you can complete training in about a year. Also, the training focuses on specific skills in your desired career. When graduates of these programs apply for jobs, they have an advantage. They can show experience and knowledge of skills used in the workplace. This is a beneficial solution for our evolving educational needs.

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