Diploma, Certificate, and License
October 8, 2011 by Vincent
Filed under College's Corner, Education
Many community colleges also offer certificates. At many career schools, you earn either a diploma or a certificate to indicate that you have completed the program of study. A diploma is awarded for programs that are at least a full year, but less than two years in length. Certificates are often awarded for programs a [...]
Career-Technical Education
October 4, 2011 by Vincent
Filed under College's Corner, Education, Student's Corner
Career education focuses on teaching you the skills you need for specific occupations. Its purpose is to prepare you for immediate employment in your chosen occupation, once your studies are complete. In many cases, career-technical education leads to the licensing or certification that is required for some occupations (cosmetology or plumbing) and valuable for others [...]