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It’s a wonderful thing to feel thankful, isn't it? We should all do it more often. Every single day we interact with people that have the potential to bring us some level of insight or happiness or joy; we work with tangible tools and products we wouldn't have if not for the brilliant minds that pieced them together; we experience feelings and thoughts that motivate, inspire and encourage us.
We love that.
So we wanted to take a moment to express our own personal thankful musings. Here’s what we had to say:
Candice, Email Marketing Specialist:
I am thankful for the temperate climate in Southern California. In a given day, I've had the unique experience of waking up to surf some waves, driving to the mountains for an evening snowboarding session, then taking a road trip to the desert that same night for a weekend of camping and hiking.
Cameron, Marketing & Design:
I am thankful for being able to use my artistic skills for work and my ability to communicate with animals.
Heather, Marketing Manager:
I am thankful for my family, friends and neighbors, and also people who make going to work every day a fun experience. I am also thankful for strong coffee, reality TV and online shopping - all of which add a bit more color to life.
Brian, Web Development:
I’m thankful for things I take for granted that let me experience life without much thought (most of the time). I’m thankful for our military, which gives me peace of mind that our country is safe. I’m thankful for a fun job that allows me to use new technology to create a mobile website to keep our students informed and educated. And I’m thankful for the meditation center where I can go at the end of the day to reflect, relax and have good talk with friends.
George, SEO Specialist:
I am thankful for Nōn bugging me to be thankful about something. I am thankful for being employed with a great organization that allows me to express my creative ideas.
Kim, SEO Specialist:
I am thankful for all the blessings this past year. I am thankful for having Dwight, Nash and D’Antoni with the Lakers. And I am thankful for having the best teammates at Allied.
Ruben, Graphic Design:
I am thankful for our morning light, shelter at night, health, food, love and friends. Most of all, our independence, and that everything is well and good.
Doug, SEO Specialist:
I’m thankful for the wonderful circumstances that allow me the peace of mind to be thankful in the first place. Unlike so many of my fellow human beings, I’m not dodging bullets or missiles, losing the battle with starvation or crawling down the last leg of a terminal illness. With that in mind, perhaps what I am most thankful for are the seemingly endless personal and professional opportunities to pitch in, contribute, participate, give back.
Nōn, Marketing Copywriter:
I am thankful for words, their fascinating etymologies and the curious way in which we get to use them. I am thankful for licorice in all forms: red, black, laden with salt like the Germans do it, whatever. And I am thankful for an existence that requires us all to continue growing and learning and challenging ourselves in ways that benefit our wondrous brain spaces.
From the marketing team at Allied, wishing you a wonderfully thankful and happy Thanksgiving!
Genuinely,
Candice, Cameron, Heather, Brian, George, Kim, Ruben, Doug and Nōn
Labels: Allied Schools, marketing, Thanksgiving, thanksgiving 2012
Flexible. You’ve heard this term before. We say it. You say it. But what does it really mean?
- Flexible means that you can receive the education you desire at the pace you deem best for your situation within the general structure given. For parents, it means that you can study and work around dropping your children off at school, putting your babies down to rest, in the evenings after you have kissed them goodnight and flipped on the nightlight. For military service members, it means that you can get started on your career while serving your country. Your studies are with you, so it’s simply a matter of finding the time to do it. An hour here, an hour there, it’s all up to you.
- Flexible means that you can take your education with you. It’s portable. Wherever you are—at home, at the coffee shop, waiting in the car to pick up the kids at school, in military service or on the bus—your career pursuit is there with you for the journey. With the prevalence of free WIFI, you can study just about anywhere you’d like, in the comfort level that you think is best. Say goodbye to stuffy and stressful classrooms. Say hello to cozy offices, coffee shops and libraries.
- Flexible means, above all, that you are in control of your education. We want you to succeed, so it doesn't make a lick of sense to attempt to force you into a tight schedule with not much room to move about. AAU establishes some general guidelines and an overall time frame for you so that you aren’t pigeonholed into specific times that may not be best for your situation. At Allied Schools, you are given the freedom to choose, you will be happier, less stressed and more focused, which gives you the greatest chance for career success. That’s what we want: happy, stress-free, focused and successful students.
Go with the flexible in one of our many career training programs at Allied Schools:
- Pharmacy Technician
- Medical Billing
- Medical Coding
- Real Estate
- Business
- Green Energy
- Private Investigation
- Property Management
- And so much more!
For more information about our online career training programs, call (888) 501-7686 or visit us at www.alliedschools.com.
Labels: 100% online courses, Allied Schools, career training programs, flexible studies, pharmacy technician courses, property management courses, real estate training
Allied Vocational Rehabilitation School addresses the needs of injured workers and provides them with the means to re-enter the workforce in promising careers, while helping counselors manage their cases in this tough economy. Alex Calderon, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), says, "Allied's large number of programs and their ability to provide remote training in rural areas and across the border in Mexico has provided our clients with vocational alternatives that otherwise they would not have."
People might not know that Workers' Compensation benefits exist for injured workers and that there is up to $10,000 available to them for re-training. Allied serves as a bridge between students and their new careers by addressing benefit questions and matching them with online training in high-demand careers. The benefits provide the means for injured workers to enroll in a course and return to work fast in stable, relevant careers - putting then at an advantage in the current job market.
"For employees that have been injured, it can be challenging for them to take the first step and get re-trained in a new career," said George Achenbach, president of Allied Schools. "At Allied, we want to make the voc rehab process easier and guide students every step of the way - from understanding their Workers' Compensation benefits to entering the job market with marketable skills. We also want to ease the burden of counselors."
Today's competitive job market requires highly sought-after career skills. Allied offers 20+ career-training courses in medical, real estate and business - with available medical coding courses, medical transcription and solar technology training that will be in high demand due to the new American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Courses, such as medical billing courses, real estate salesperson, home inspection, property management and private investigation, can be completed in as little as six months and lend themselves to opportunities nationwide. Allied's representatives are bilingual and courses available in Spanish make career training an option for all students.
On Track Personal Service (OTPS) partners students with an Academic Advisor. Through this unique collaboration, students are given the tools to successfully complete their programs in a timely manner, with regular phone calls and personalized support. Counselors are constantly informed of their progress with weekly progress reports. Layne Guinnane, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) says, "The On-Track Personal Service sets this school apart from all other home-based training programs. I have found the results I have achieved through Allied for my clients to be equal to or superior to many site-based schools."
To make a smooth transition back into the workplace, Allied has created the Job Assistance Network (JANET), a four-week course that provides students with the skills to conduct a successful job search. Included with their career training, the program teaches students learn how to write an effective cover letter and resume, uncover job leads and network with industry professionals - with the intention to provide valuable job search skills that lead to rewarding and stable employment.
"The bottom line is that we care about our students and want to see them succeed," said Achenbach. "We know that they have been faced with difficult circumstances and our top priority is helping them get back to work and earning a paycheck as soon as possible."
The career-training programs, personalized support and job assistance give students all of the benefits of a traditional school with the convenience of learning at home. Online courses put career training within reach, regardless or circumstance or location, and enables students to study anytime in a comfortable setting. Students get retrained and back to work, and counselors have peace of mind that their cases are being properly managed and resolved - the ideal outcome for everyone.Labels: Allied Schools, career training program, financial assistance, job training, new program, vocational rehabilitation
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