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Getting college and career ready in middle and high school
Part 2: This is the second of a two-part series about college and career readiness in Ramona schools. Part 1 focused on elementary schools. As students move from elementary to middle school, the focus on college and career readiness increases. OPMS is a marvelous example of a middle school which has taken college preparedness to heart, said Dr. Robert Graeff, superintendent of the Ramona Unified …
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Kids Need All the Help They Can Get to Figure Out a Career
By: María de los Ángeles Corral The College Board Every spring, schools across the United States offer students an opportunity that can drastically influence their path in life. I’m talking about enrollment in AP® courses. When I took my first class in Spanish, I thought, “Why aren’t all my classes like this?” Sadly, not enough [...]
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Reboot, Reinvent and Revive: Former Philips Manager On Carving Out The Next Phase Of Your Career
“Getting laid off was one of the best things that happened. I was on this train that I just never would have gotten off myself, and I was headed toward health issues of my own. I just never would have stopped.” Kirsten Menes reflected on her 18-month “sabbatical” from a 22-year career, the last 12 of which were at Royal Philips Electronics in Amsterdam.
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How to Give High School Students Real-Time “Entrepreneurial” Career Experience
Last week, the Wall Street Journal’s The Juggle blog published a post entitled, The Upside Down Job Market , that talked about how high school students are being shut out of traditional entry level opportunities because seniors are taking the jobs. My initial reaction to the post was, “Well, it looks like high school students will be forced to become much more entrepreneurial about how they find …
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Friendship Heights woman, NASA’s first director of astronomy, reflects on career and future
Nancy Grace Roman, 85, NASA’s first chief of astronomy, lectures on modern space research to a group at the Friendship Heights Village Center on Friday.
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Career Fair sees jump in attendance
Whether it was the improving economy, businesses who are ready to hire or college students who are looking for jobs and internships, last week’s Career Fair held at the University of South Dakota was busier than usual.
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Misery loves company – and finds moral support at free Career Transitions group
We came from all walks of life – the veritable butcher, baker, and candlestick maker – except that at the Warwick Career Transitions Group, our job descriptions were financial analyst, graphic artist, massage therapist, purchasing agent, nurse and me, the journalist.
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All over the world the UK universities are highly esteemed in the field of education. This is mainly due to the impeccable education it imparts to its students. Among the various courses offered, UK MBA is the most sought out by candidates. This is mainly because the business management colleges and universities of UK rank in the top positions among the various business schools all over the world. The best part about these universities is it also offers distance learning courses to its students.
The program of distance learning offered by these universities has helped several aspiring candidates to enroll in these prestigious universities. Since in this mode of education, candidates need not attend any regular classes, candidates all around the globe can enroll for the course of UK MBA without any difficulty. Majority of the individuals dream of earning their degree from reputed colleges but cannot do so because of their location and financial problems. But with the mode of distance education they can fulfill their dreams.
There is a stiff competition among the students who are enrolling for the course of UK MBA. Since the university can only provide admission to only a limited number of candidates only the luck ones manage pass the entrance exam. Before the mode of distance learning was introduced, individuals who failed to get admission had to give up their dream of studying in these top business schools. But today with distance education they can earn the degree from these prestigious colleges and universities without any difficulty. This mode of education has also helped several working adults to increase their credentials without resigning from their jobs.
Distance learning program has been a boon for those candidates who are physically challenged. They were unable to attend regular full time course so they had to give up their dreams. But with the help of distance education, these individuals can also now pursue and achieve their career goals. Today, these individuals cam also earn a degree in business management by enrolling for the course of UK MBA. Compared to a regular full time MBA course, the tuition fees for distance education is quite cheap. As a result individuals who cannot enroll for a regular full time course due to financial difficulties can enroll for distance program.
With the rapid rate of advancement in technology, many of the candidates are enrolling for online programs instead of distance learning. This is mainly due to the fact that online mode of education offers various facilities to its students. One of its most significant facility is it offers live interaction sessions between the student and the instructor. During these sessions the candidates can ask the instructor any queries regarding the subject, projects or anything at all. This facility helps the candidates to clarify their doubts which in turn helps them to have a better understanding of the subject.
The curriculum of UK MBA program is of such standard quality that it prepares the candidates according to the demand of the market. These candidates do not excel only in academic fields but their communication and leadership qualities are also enhanced.
Harry Martin is a part time MBA teacher in Nigeria. He has good knowledge on distance learning. For more information on UK MBA please visit http://www.nigeriardi.com/
Are you interested in a career in law? Lets look at some options?
If you are interested in the law there are a number of career options available to you. We have listed below a few legal careers, with basic information on educational requirements career choices
You may choose to become a lawyer:
As to background education prior to attending law school, one may choose any undergraduate degree.. Related choices include liberal arts accounting, business, health care, engineering are acceptable. Any degree in social sciences,social work or psychology is extremely beneficial in any client oriented profession.A social work or psychology background would be excellent as these are not included in a legal degree. Being an attorney takes people as well as legal and courtroom skills. The most important aspect of the undergraduate education for law school is receiving good grades in whatever field of you choose, as well as developing your general communication skills. The most important function of an attorney is the communication of ideas, both verbally and in writing. Other skills that you should be working to develop include a good vocabulary, a good memory, ability to listen, ability to express ideas and thoughts concisely and articulately, be able to comprehend complex written materials. An ability to feel the anxiety and stress of your client is also helpful.
Sometime prior to or during one’s senior year in college, if going straight to law school, the LSAT admissions test, administered by the Law School Admission Council (http://www.lsac.org/) must be taken. Similar to the ACT or the SAT, the test is used by law schools in the admissions process. Law schools determine admissions on the basis of a formula computing grades and the LSAT tests score together, as well as other factors.
If you think you may be seriously interested in a law career, you may wish to consider contacting local law firms, legal service organizations or other law-related entities to see if you may be able to volunteer or obtin a summer job. Any exposure you can gain in the field will benefit you in your future career. If you cannot obtain volunteer work in a law office, try a family court,parole probation dept or even the prison system. These are all excellent expriences for developing a keen legal mind.
Law school requires three years of full-time study.
Applicants to the Bar usually must: 1) be at least 21 years of age; 2) have a high school diploma or the functional equivalent; 3) complete 90 semester hours in attendance at a qualified university; and 4) successfully attend and graduate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. Having met these requirements, the applicant must be of good moral character and general fitness to practice law, pass the bar examination and the “ethics test,” register with the State Supreme Court and be sworn in.
JD/Msw degree is a new degree being offered by many Social Work schools. This is a unique and excellent combination combining the lawyer aspect with the client listeninging skils of a social worker.
Another needed profession is law librarians:
Law librarians work in a variety of legal settings, but most commonly in law schools, large private law firms or government libraries. The American Association of Law Libraries states that “85% of those working as law librarians have a graduate degree in library science,” with most jobs requiring a master’s degree from an American Library Association accredited institution. Nearly 30% of all law librarians also have a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws degree. It is often the case that law librarians at law schools also hold faculty status so they must have a law degree. There is usually no law degree requirement for law librarian positions in large law firms, corporations or public, county or governmental law libraries. You will find some good resources below:
American Association of Law Libraries
53 W. Jackson, Suite 940
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 312.939.4764
http://www.aallnet.org/services/
Becoming a Legal Secretary
Another option is a legal secretary,paralegal or legal assistant. A college degree is usually not required. What is needed is a good work ethic with attention to accuracy and detail-oriented proficiency. You may be able to complete complicated tax documents or important divorce or child custody papers to be filed in the court. Taking this work seriously is paramount. Accuracy, grammar and spelling are all important. It is also important to have a working knowledge of basic accounting skills, as you may be responsible for billing clients. Be familiar with a variety of office machines, computers and other technologies. Legal secretaries in small firms may be responsible for answering phones, making appointments, preparing documents, creating and maintaining complex filing systems so the lawyers are able to check for conflicts between clients. This position requires a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism. Paralegal will interview clients and be expected to have a working knowledge of the legal category they are assisting with. Many paralegald go to court with the attorney, speak to judges and act as legal liasons for the law firm. Attorneys depend on them for screening , interviewing and closing new client cases. Sales skills can be important as well.
some resources are listed below:
Legal Secretaries International, Inc.
8902 Sunnywood Dr.
Houston, TX 77088
www.legalsecretaries.org
Becoming a Sign Language Interpreter for the Courts
Sign language interpreters facilitate communication between the deaf and/or hard of hearing population and people who can hear. Courthouse interpreters must remain detached and unemotional and must translate accurately and take great care to not modify meaning or tone. Court interpreters may work in a variety of settings, including attorney-client meetings, depositions, trials, sentencing hearings, and more. Court interpreters may interpret verbal conversations or may be asked to interpret written documents into American Sign Language (ASL). This profession usually requires specialized training. Interpreters must pay careful attention and understand what is being communicated, which means being familiar with courtroom procedures and terminology. Mental dexterity and a good memory are vital. High levels of professionalism and confidentiality are required. This profession is one that allows great flexibility in work hours and you may be asked to visit a variety of law offices or courtrooms. It should be noted that American Sign Language has its own grammatical rules, sentence structure, cultural nuances, idioms, etc, and involves much more than a simple literal translation. There is currently no certification or licensing of sign language interpreter; however, both the National Association of the Deaf and the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf offer certification for sign interpreters and have developed an exam.
National Association of Judiciary Interpreters
603 Stewart St., Suite 610
Seattle, Washington 98101
Phone: 206.267.2300
http://www.najit.org
Becoming a Court Reporter
Court reporters have the responsibility of recording everything that is said by all of the parties participating in formal trials. Courses on becoming a court reporter are taught at community colleges, four-year universities and at private business schools. These training programs can take two to four years. High school graduation is required, and it is important that court reporters have strong language skills with a good vocabulary. The National Court Reporter’s Association has lists of schools that offer courses in court reporting.
National Court Reporters Association
8224 Old Courthouse Road
Vienna, Virginia 22182-3808
Phone: 703.556.6272
http://www.ncraonline.org/about/index.shtml
Becoming a Law-Enforcement Professional
Most law enforcement officers must meet certain minimum requirements to serve as police or state troopers. These may include a minimum age requirement of 21 years; must be a citizen of the United States, must have a valid driver’s license, must not have been convicted of a felony, must be a high school graduate and may require an associate of arts or sciences degree or other college credit and/or work experience. Applicants may also have to pass physical examinations (including agility, vision and strength) and written tests.
There are numerous options for those interested in pursuing careers with the federal government. Because of the variety and complexity of job offerings, we recommend you research:
* The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) via www.fbi.gov (click on employment then click on support vacancies)
* The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) via www.jobs.irs.gov (click on other professional careers)
* The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) via www.dea.gov (click on job applicants)
* The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) via www.atf.gov (click on jobs then click on types of jobs at ATF)
There are numerous other professions that could be considered law-related. You could become a:
* Corrections Officer
* Forensic Scientist
* High School Law/Government/Political Science Teacher
* Human Resources/Personnel Director
* JAG Officer (Judge Advocate General) or Military Lawyer
* Legal Nurse Consultant
* Legal Researcher (Lexis/Nexus, Westlaw)
* Legislator or Other Elected Official
* Lobbyist
* Parole Officer or Probation Officer
* Private Investigator or Private Detective
* Transportation Security Screener/Customs Officer
* Victim Advocate
Additional information on many professions can be found through the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics at http://bls.gov/home.htm and specific information for students can be found at http://bls.gov/k12/index.htm
Choosing a career in the law
Becoming a lawyer is a desirable career option for those who want to protect the rights of people as well as assist them with the legal issues they face.
The educational background of someone interested in the law is not a constraint as long as the person received good grades in high school and/or college and has good communications abilities. Other desirable skills include a good vocabulary, a good memory, the ability to listen, the ability to express ideas and thoughts concisely and accurately and the ability to comprehend complex written materials.
Most people who seek a law degree have also completed college. If a person is going straight from college to law school, the LSAT admissions test must be taken. The test is used by law schools in the admissions process. Many law schools determine admissions solely on the basis of a formula that computes a student’s grades with his or her LSAT score.
Those who are seriously interested in a law career would benefit from working even as a volunteer for a law firm, legal service organization or other law-related entities to see if they require assistance.
Completing law school routinely takes three years of full-time study .
Once a student completes law school, he must pass a bar exam.
Lisa Spitzer, CSW, MSW, CRC, is the author
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