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 furthering my education with a specialized technical school?

New studies show that the value of continuing your education past a high school diploma truly pays off in both job security and in higher salaries. According to a May 2010 report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for workers with only a high school diploma was 9.7 percent. This rate dropped significantly as their level of education increased. Earnings are also affected by advanced education. The report found that median weekly earnings for those with only a high school diploma were $626, while those with an Associate degree or equivalent earned $761.

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 medical, business, and trades & technical fields are tremendous. In fact, a person’s involvement in these exciting fields is limited only by one’s imagination. The list of potential careers includes: Electronics Installer, Electronics Repairer, Medical Assistant, Medical Transcriptionist, Personal Trainer, Entrepreneur, Business Administrator, Massage Therapist, Human Resources Manager, Interactive Marketing Professional and yes, YOUR OWN BOSS, to name just a few. When you take into account that almost half of all careers 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, medical, trades & technical, health & fitness, and alternative energy. 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.