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Online career training is very flexible, so the concept of a traditional summer doesn't really exist. Plus, as you know well, our families, work, and online courses fill up our schedules pretty easily. But we do have time here and there. So we thought it would be nice to put together a list of 5 books we wanted to read, and that weren't related to school work. After all, it’s good for the brain. We hope you enjoy our summer 2013 reading picks!
As America's Mercury Seven astronauts were launched on death-defying missions, television cameras focused on the brave smiles of their young wives. Overnight, these women were transformed from military spouses into American royalty. They had tea with Jackie Kennedy, appeared on the cover of Life magazine, and quickly grew into fashion icons.
(Source: The Astronaut Wives Club Book Description on Amazon.com)
After the acclaimed indie film Save the Date and the bestselling all-ages humor book Darth Vader and Son, graphic novelist Jeffrey Brown (Clumsy, Unlikely) returns to the autobiographical work that first made his reputation. In A Matter of Life, Jeffrey Brown draws upon memories of three generations of Brown men: himself, his minister father, and his preschooler son Oscar. Weaving through time, passing through the quiet suburbs and colorful cities of the midwest, their stories slowly assemble into a kaleidoscopic answer to the big questions: matters of life and death, family and faith, and the search for something beyond oneself.
(Source: A Matter of Life Book Description on Amazon.com)
Drawing on ten years of research in the trenches of Cleveland libraries, boarded-up high schools, and secret, private collections, and a love of comic books, Brad Ricca's Super Boys is the first ever full biography about Superman's creators. Among scores of new discoveries, the book reveals the first stories and pictures ever published by the two, where the first Superman story really came from, the real inspiration for Lois Lane, the template for Superman's costume, and much, much more. Super Boys also tracks the boys' unknown, often mysterious lives after they left Superman, including Siegel's secret work during World War II and never-before-seen work from Shuster.
(Source: Super Boys Book Description on Amazon.com)
Poor Duncan just wants to color. But when he opens his box of crayons, he finds only letters, all saying the same thing: His crayons have had enough! They quit! Beige Crayon is tired of playing second fiddle to Brown Crayon. Black wants to be used for more than just outlining. Blue needs a break from coloring all those bodies of water. And Orange and Yellow are no longer speaking—each believes he is the true color of the sun. What can Duncan possibly do to appease all of the crayons and get them back to doing what they do best? Kids will be imagining their own humorous conversations with crayons and coloring a blue streak after sharing laughs with Drew Daywalt and New York Times bestseller Oliver Jeffers.
(Source: The Day the Crayons Quit Book Description on Amazon.com)
In this gutsy debut novel, flawed but unsinkable Claudia Silver cuts a wide comic swath through 1990s New York City in her misguided attempts to find love and happiness. Estranged from her bohemian Brooklyn family and fired for an impropriety at work, Claudia Silver is officially in over her head. When her younger sister lands on her doorstep urgently in need of help, twenty-something Claudia desperately wants to offer the rescue that she herself has longed for. But Claudia missteps dramatically, straight into a disastrous love affair that disrupts three very different New York households. Ultimately, she discovers the resilient nature of love where she least expects it—among her own family.
(Source: Claudia Silver to the Rescue Book Description on Amazon.com)
What are you planning on reading for fun this summer? Leave your book choice in the comments! And, as always, please give us a call if you have any questions about our real estate, medical billing, or business career training at (888) 501-7686.
Labels: fun summer reading, learning books summer, non-school books, Online Career Training, online vocational schools, summer books 2013, summer reading 2013, summer reading lists
Just a couple of days ago it was Mother’s Day: the day moms across the country are treated to well-deserved pampering, flowers, and peaceful moments away from crying children. For some moms, Mother’s Day is an opportunity to take a little break away from their busy careers. For other moms, Mother’s Day may be the perfect opportunity to resume or start a new job.
In the Business Insider article “What Your Mom Really Wants for Mother’s Day: A Job,” the author, Lee Rose Emery, explains that “What is supposed to make Stay at Home Moms feel validated for all their hard work in reality serves as a cruel reminder of how much Moms are still not valued in the work force or at home.” She goes on to say that some mothers left high-paying jobs to take care of children, and some simply haven’t had that chance yet.
We’re here to say that you can have that chance. Even if you’re a military spouse. Because all of Allied’s career training courses are online, you can study and receive your education in the comfort of your own home, favorite coffee shop, or library. Plus, we place an emphasis on flexibility and convenience. We want our students to focus on the quality of the education, not on the gas wasted driving to class.
5 Careers for Moms:
1. Medical Coding
Medical coding is a great place to start for busy moms. First, it’s a career that requires strong communication skills. Most moms would say that communication is an extremely important part of being an effective mom. Second, medical coders do a lot of recording keeping, which requires a good sense for organization. Busy moms know the importance of organization very well. Read about how you can prepare for your medical coding certification exam and your externship opportunity!
2. Medical Billing
Similar to medical coding, medical billing is a career that can be done from the comfort of home. The program is short, affordable, and can be done at your convenient pace, while your kids are at school or the baby is napping in the crib. Plus, you’ll get live student support and a one-year professional membership with the Medical Association of Billers (MAB).
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Real estate makes sense for busy mothers, as it is a career that is self-managed. You make up your own hours, manage your clients, and get out of the career what you put into it. Mom duties can conveniently integrate into a real estate career. Plus, you have the opportunity to take advantage of the recent resurgence in the industry!
4. Pharmacy Technician
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “employment of pharmacy technicians is expected to increase by 32 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations.” That’s good news for mothers that want to delve into the growing healthcare field. With our interest-free payment plans, Pass or Don’t Pay Promise, and flexible online learning environment, the pharmacy technician program is great for even the busiest of mothers.
5. Administrative Assistant
One of the most flexible of the bunch, an administrative assistant career is one that allows moms to be moms. Our 100% online program prepares you to become an important contributor to the success of any business. Plus, the basic administrative skills you were learn will help your career in business going forward, if you choose to go that route. With our budget-friendly payment plans, it’s a no-brainer for busy moms.
If you have any questions about Allied’s mom-friendly career training, please let us know by calling us at (888) 501-7686 or contact us on our website: www.alliedschools.com.
Labels: career training online, careers for moms, careers for mothers, mom careers, mother careers, mother's day careers, Online Career Training, Online Training Schools
It’s spring! What does spring mean to you? Colorful flowers? Lots of sneezing? Overwhelming displays of pastel hues? How about the yearly purge we call “spring cleaning?” Spring cleaning, as you know, can be applied to the cleaning you do in your home: the dusting of your window blinds; the scrubbing of your floors; the organizing of your attic. But the concept of spring cleaning can also be applied to your life in general. Like, for instance, to your career and education.
For our purposes today, we’re going to focus on this type of spring cleaning: the kind that applies to your career and education.
Spring Cleaning Your Résumé
Whether you are in school or working full time, it’s important to keep your résumé up-to-date. For those that are happily employed, it’s still a good practice, as it gets you to actively recognize and evaluate the contributions you make to your company, which can be very self-motivating. For those that are in school or in between jobs, it’s important to keep your résumé as relevant as possible. You never know when a job opportunity is going to surface!
Things to keep in mind:
- Don’t be vague. Vagueness on a resume is not your friend. You want to be specific and detailed.
- Don’t undervalue yourself. The better sense of your value you have, the better you will understand how your skill set can be used—both in the workplace and outside of the workplace.
- Don’t forget the specialty. Certifications and vocational training can help you take your résumé from solid to “wow” worthy.
Spring Cleaning Your Online Presence
To say that “we’re all online” is a major understatement. In fact, we’re always online, always connected. It’s part of our culture. It’s precisely why we have to stay on top of what we put out there. Our online, digital self is just as (if not more) important than the self we represent on our résumés. So, get on social media. Get on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Google Plus. Write a regular blog. Participate in social media chats relevant to your career. Just, simply, be involved digitally. It’ll help enhance your career immensely.
Spring Cleaning Your Education
Staying relevant to the industry is an important factor in your lasting power as an employee. One of the ways you can remain relevant is to ensure you’re aptly educated for the position in which you’re applying. Whether it’s preparing for ICD-10 with an online ICD-10 course, or adding to your office knowledge with a professional QuickBooks course, consistently honing and adding to your skill set will greatly benefit your career.
Here’s to spring cleaning! For more information about Allied’s career-specific training, please give us a call at (888) 501-7686.Labels: career spring cleaning, career training programs, education spring cleaning, Online Career Training, resume spring cleaning, school spring cleaning, spring cleaning school
The American economy is hurting and the results are shuttered companies, layoffs and people declaring bankruptcy. And even if you are still working and have been blessed enough to avoid the worst of the recession, you should still consider why more training may help. Attending college or enrolling in a career training program to earn a professional certificate can be a way to stand out in today's job market.
Here are some important reasons to get more career training:
1. Broaden your range -- You may love what you do, but adding another skill to your career possibilities can't hurt.
2. Secure your current job -- Very few people have guaranteed jobs; one way to hold onto your job is to learn a skill that will help your current employer right now.
3. Join a growing industry -- The recession is hitting some industries harder than others. If you're in a field that is hurting, you can train for a job in another career field. The medical field, for example, is still doing well despite the economic downturn.
4. Do something you love -- Maybe you don't care for your current job and have always dreamed of doing something else. Why wait? Enroll in an online course where you can keep your current job and study at night! One day you may be ready to transition.
5. Keep up with the latest technology -- It's possible that your current job may be transformed or all together replaced by automation and computers. If you don't know much about computers, you owe it to yourself to enroll in a course and learn more.
6. Take advantage of future opportunities -- The real estate industry, for example, may be down right now, but it's hard to imagine that it will remain this way for much longer. If you want to work on your own and rely on your sales skills, perhaps a future as a real estate agent is for you -- prepare now for opportunities to come!
This is just a sampling of reasons why you might want to look into career training. Many people avoid going back to school because they fear they'd have to quit their current job. Not so! One important option for working adults is distance education. Learning online or through traditional correspondence is the answer to a self-paced, flexible education. Labels: career training, Online Career Training, online school, self-paced education
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