In recent years, there is a growing trend for recent university and college graduates with a 4-year degree to continue their education at career training schools. Most graduates are finding job markets rather competitive, more so than they originally anticipated.
Part of the reason for this is there are more job seekers apply for positions than available openings. Employers are often given the luxury of choosing between a recent college graduate, who may only have limited experience in the field, and other candidates, who typically have 5-plus years of expertise.
As a result, college graduates are turning to retail, food service, and fast-food jobs to pay the bills until they can land a job in their desired career field. However, many are starting to realize waiting for a position to open up is not the best solution. Instead, they are enrolling in career training and technical schools and learning specific trades where the job markets are growing and have plenty of job opportunities now.
Depending on what the graduates’ 4-year degrees are in and what technical/career training skills they learn, taking this “backward” approach is paying off for some. Not only do they have a 4-year degree, but also the technical/career training hands-on training employers desire. In addition, many career training/technical schools provide access to paid internships and assist with job placement.
Whether you are a recent high school graduate or college graduate, do not overlook the benefits career training/technical schools can provide in securing a career. To learn more about the job training and skill building programs available at our ESL school, please feel free to contact Computer Systems Institute at 1-847-967-5030 today!
