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Q and A

Q & A

Straight Answers to Real Questions

An education is a great way to prepare yourself with the skills, knowledge and training you need to start a new career or open up opportunities in your existing career! A career education from Pinnacle Career Institute offers specialized training with great benefits to help prepare you for a successful future. If you’ve been wondering about the benefits and practical value of a career education, we’re happy to provide some of the answers!

Why should I consider a specialized technical school rather than a traditional college for my education?

Because today's careers require more specialized training than ever before, a trend that will continue for at least the next decade. U.S. Department of Labor studies predict that by the year 2010, only 20 percent of all jobs will require four-year college education, compared to 75 percent of jobs that will require specialized technical training beyond high school. While traditional four-year colleges continue to stress a broad-based, liberal arts approach to education, technical vocational schools constantly adjust to meet the demands of an ever-changing job market. The direct result can easily be seen in recent employment trends, which show that only 52 percent of all traditional college graduates actually work in their major fields of study, compared to 80 percent in field employment of vocational graduates. In addition, most specialized training programs can be completed in under 21 months in comparison to the average 5.5 years needed to complete a traditional college degree. This translates into less financial commitment, less time in the classroom and more time on the job ... earning a paycheck.

Do I really need more than a high school diploma to get ahead in today's workplace?

Yes. Even completion of just part of a program can increase earnings to between 5 and 8 percent over a high school diploma alone. For those completing a degree or certificate, the rewards can be much higher! While effects vary by occupational field, the average degree or certificate holder may earn 30 or even 47 percent more than someone with only a high school diploma.

U.S. Department of Education, Office of the Under Secretary, Policy and Program Studies Service, National Assessment of Vocational Education: Final Report to Congress, Washington, D.C., 2004. www.ed.gov/rschstat/eval/sectech/nave/index.html

What types of careers are available in technology, Allied Health and business today?

Career opportunities in the Allied Health, business and technology fields are tremendous. In fact, a person’s involvement in these exciting fields is limited only by one’s imagination. The list of potential jobs includes: Electronics Installer, Systems Analyst, Electronics Repairer, Medical Transcriptionist, Surgical Technologist, EKG Technician, Entrepreneur, Small Business Administrator, Computer Systems Designer, Biomedical Technician, Satellite Repair and yes, YOUR OWN BOSS, to name just a few. When you take into account that almost half of all jobs that will exist in the next 10 years do not exist today, the unlimited possibilities for career development in these different fields is easy to see.

Why is training for careers so popular today?

The greatest reason most people seek career training and education is that they see outstanding potential available for careers in business, Allied Health and technology. In an era in which only 20 percent of all Americans are “very satisfied” with their jobs, more people are looking for satisfying careers that will offer them the opportunity to work in an exciting industry, under good working conditions with benefits and a salary that support a quality lifestyle.