Quality of Online Education Institutions

Thanks to the development in Internet technology and increasing use of Internet by the users worldwide that has led to explosion of online colleges/online universities that award online degrees in different streams such as associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. The goal of providing education by one of the accredited online schools or online colleges/universities is to ensure that programs provided by these institutions of higher education to all potential students are quality and meet the exact demand of student's character's and personality development. However, considering the abundance of online schools/colleges, students should avoid the fake ones and make sure that the online education institutes are accredited and recognized by a state government.

The importance of getting online master degree or online bachelors' degree from an accredited online school is that students of different kinds can get the utmost benefits out of it. It ensures accredited higher learning for students, who are physically challenged, soldiers and those students living abroad and busy working class people just to mention a few. There is basically a slight difference between physically attending a lecture class by sitting an auditorium and watching a webcast video of your professor online. The first option requires you to be physically present there while the second option lets you enjoy the lecture of your professor from the comfort zone of your home.

More so, there is a difference between accreditation of the quality of the online degrees and on-campus degrees. Most of the top-notch online colleges or schools are regionally accredited. However, a variation in public perception about these accredited online colleges is a common occurrence.

Considering the importance of getting online masters degree from an accredited university seems much more cost-effective way of realizing your dream of higher education. Since, offline education institutes are not suitable for physically disabled or busy working class people or those staying in foreign land, the online college or university is really a one-stop destination for them to achieve higher accredited education. There are considerably a large number of online universities or colleges in the world offering their quality education to all those students/business executives/employees who seek a comfortable way of getting higher education without any hassle of attending class. From getting quality online degrees to enjoying comforts at home, online colleges or schools or universities are ideal choice in this regard.

While you are thinking about pursuing higher education through online colleges, you should consider some vital points beforehand in this regard. Considering abundance of online colleges/universities, it is important to make sure whether the college you chose to study is accredited. This will ensure that the online degree you have earned is a genuine academic record of your study in the college. More so, you should get all essential information about the online college from students or online reviews to finally deduce the reputation of the college. The Internet is fraught with such resources that will guide you which online degree or school will be an ideal choice for your academic purpose.

Online Education - An Advanced Age

Online education has flourished beautifully and has attracted today's generation very well. Today, most of the world's leading educational institutes and universities provide online education and it has earned great acceptance all over the world. Due to busy schedules and busy work life, there are many people, who cannot complete their higher education or dream degree course, but online education is a type of study that can be easily obtained over the internet from the comfort of your home or office from any part of the world. Moreover, there are many online courses being offered by the online universities and colleges among which most of the online courses offer in-depth learning to the students in the respective field of study via electronic medium.

The growing popularity of online education has resulted in the establishment of several online colleges and institutes offering a variety of online courses and degree programs both part-time as well as full-time. The booming health sector and MBA department has also gained wide acceptance in distance education in the recent years. The world of online education has exploded out and it has now become very convenient to obtain any degree by enrolling online universities. As the internet has made ways to enter in many homes, the increase in the number of students choosing online education is also seen at a large scale.

Online education is becoming a preferred way for people to learn new skills, languages, and earn a degree course or program from the comfort of their homes. The booming online learning sector has not only earned respect in providing the best quality education to students but to also provide assistance in placements at top multinational companies all over the world. It is a popular choice because it offers a long list of advantages including the most popular time effectiveness. When you choose to enroll at an online university, you choose to save a lot of time as well. Moreover, you save travel cost and can easily manage your daily schedule. Not all online education providing universities have similar methodology and approach during the classes. There are various modes of online education available at the universities and colleges used for educating students. Before you select any online university, it is advised to look for some of the top online education institutes and compare a few of them to choose the one for yourself that better suits your requirements. You can then, easily choose the type of course you want to make your career in. experts have been emphasizing on the importance of education in this competitive and demanding market.

The need of highly qualified professionals has also drastically increased in the recent years all over the world. Therefore, it is important that you educate yourself well for the near future and bright career if you want to secure a reputed position in the international market. If you are short at financial level, you don't need to cut off your dreams, choose the online education universities as they can help you choose a field in demand field of study to make your career progressive and safe.

Pine Technical College to host financial aid workshop, Mar. 27

Mark your calendars! To assist students in preparing and applying for financial aid, Pine Technical College will host a Minnesota College Goal workshop event, Mar. 27, 3:30 p.m. PTC financial aid staff members will provide professional assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), as well as helpful information about additional methods for paying for college such as loans, scholarships, and more.

“For a lot of new students, the financial aid process can be a little overwhelming at first,” says Shawn Reynolds, PTC’s Director of Financial Aid. “By offering workshops like this, we can help students and their families navigate the process and also explain the ins-and-outs of aid, loans, grants, and scholarships, and that goes a long way in easing an applicant’s worries about paying for college,” Reynolds adds.

Minnesota College Goalis a statewide volunteer program that provides free assistance to students and families applying for financial aid for postsecondary education. New and returning students and their families are welcome to attend PTC’s free workshop. To complete the FAFSA at the workshop, attendees should come prepared and bring the following with them: social security number; alien registration number (if not a U. S. citizen); driver’s license number; last year’s tax information or tax returns (for both the applicant and his or her parents); information on savings, investments, and business and farm assets (for both the applicant and his or her parents); and, records of untaxed income.

TAFE Courses for Career Enhancement

Sometimes it is not an easy job to see how you can further your career while still doing the job that you are doing. Therefore you may find benefit in looking at what TAFE courses may be able to offer you. TAFE courses are vocational courses that allow you to get real hands on experience while you are learning, which can provide you with new skills and much improved career prospects.

Australia has a large number of practical industries with a huge number of people working in them. Sometimes it is difficult to give on the job training in order to help someone develop their skills, but a TAFE course will allow you to develop your skills and get hands on experience that you can then use to enhance your current job and also improve your chances of getting a promotion.

TAFE courses cover many different areas and a few examples will be highlighted here, but note that this is not in any way meant to an exhaustive list so if you do a practical hands on job and you would like to get some extra training to improve and enhance your skill set, then look up TAFE courses and see what is on offer that could help you.

Farming is a big industry in Australia and so there are many TAFE courses that can assist you in developing your farming skills. One course that you could take would be in animal husbandry in which you would learn about the livestock that you are rearing and also more practical aspects of how to handle them, how to check them for health issues and diseases and also some of the methods that are used to treat them as well.

If your farming is plant based that there are still plenty of options as you can learn about irrigation, crop rotation and also hydroponics. TAFE courses can give you a hands on learning experience so that you can understand the effects of how you choose to grow your crops.

Healthcare is an industry that every country needs. While the highly specialist roles require degrees and several years working in the health system, other roles, such as carers for the elderly, do not require long intense courses of study. Instead these roles are far more suited to short courses of hands on practical experience while learning. TAFE courses for elderly care have to main components in that they consider both mental and physical elements of growing older and how they may affect someone. You will also learn about health and safety in the care environment.

Many people visit Australia each year and they will make use of the hospitality industry. Therefore there are TAFE courses that will teach you all of the basics that you will need to know in order to work in a professional kitchen. If you decide that you wish to progress further then you can take more specialised courses that will allow you to progress in your chosen role.

Department gets new name, Child Care Aware

The department formerly known as Child Care Resource and Referral has changed its name to Child Care Aware® of Minnesota – Northeast. Since opening its doors more than 25 years ago, the statewide system of agencies has served more than 60,000 parents seeking quality child care and more than 100,000 child care professionals seeking professional development. Locally, the department provides services to seventeen counties of Northeastern Minnesota, including the counties in Region 7E: Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine.

 

“Last year, our parent organization, the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies, officially changed its name to Child Care Aware® of America as part of a national effort to create a strong, recognizable, national brand associated with child care expertise,” says Wendy Walburg, Child Care Aware District Director. “Our branch has followed suit with the name change, and so far, we love it. The new name accurately reflects our leadership position in the child care profession, and it further aligns our organization’s commitment and expertise in offering quality services to all our constituents – families, providers, and communities.” Walburg explains.

 

With more than half of Minnesota’s children spending some portion of their day in child care and over 13,000 licensed/regulated care facilities operating in the state, child care is a key component of Minnesota’s economic, social, and educational picture. Mounting research suggests the early years represent a time of profound brain growth and development for children. Growing numbers of parents and policymakers understand the need to connect children with well-trained caregivers and high-quality programs to stimulate learning. Child Care Aware® of Minnesota is leading this conversation by helping families find the type of quality child care their children need to grow and supporting the professional growth of child care professionals.

 

“Altogether, Child Care Aware® works hard to enrich communities by fostering the healthy growth of children and the professional growth of child care providers,” Walburg says. “Our partnership with Pine Technical College is mutually-beneficial since many students seeking child care are referred to us for services; plus, we refer providers seeking advanced training to PTC for the early childhood development program,” Walburg adds.

Kruse selected for Chief Human Resources Officer position at PTC

Pine Technical College announces Amy Kruse will assume the post of Chief Human Resources Officer/Director of Human Resources.

 

“We are very pleased to have Amy; she will drive our human resource activities going forward as we continue to grow and expand,” says PTC President Robert Musgrove, Ph.D. “Her experience and background in human resources, combined with her knowledge of our organization and the broader higher education landscape in Minnesota will support our commitment in serving all our varied constituents. We know Amy will be an excellent hallmark for service and responsibility,” Musgrove adds.

 

Kruse will oversee recruitment and hiring, employee onboarding, performance management, affirmative action, benefits management, and shared services initiatives. Kruse transitions into the new role from her current position at PTC as Human Resources Generalist, a position she has held since 2010. Previously, Kruse worked for nearly six years in Human Resources at Advantage Management Corporation in Eagan, Minn. Kruse holds a B.A. in communications from the Univ. of Minnesota and is active in the Society for Human Resource Management. Throughout these roles, Kruse has lived and worked throughout the state, covering a broad spectrum of business- and human resource-related activity at both strategic and operational levels.

 

“I am excited and proud to have been selected for this leadership position,” Kruse says. Having been at PTC for a few years, I am impressed with the way we operate, and I’m delighted to help further recruit and advance the workforce at PTC. After all, it’s the people within PTC who are at the very core of our college’s success, and everyone employed at the college — all our faculty and staff — touches the lives of students who will be the next leaders of our generation,” Kruse adds.

Scholarship funds available for low-income workers

The Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) grant for low-income workers, administered by the Employment and Training Center (ETC) at Pine Technical College, still has significant funding available to support about 50 students choosing to pursue training in either the healthcare or manufacturing industry. With $99,348 originally awarded in August, 2012, the program’s goals include the provision of training and job placement services for 64 low-income individuals in the healthcare and manufacturing industries.

“We are proud that at the start of the Spring, 2013 semester, the program has been successful so far in the fact that we’ve served about 15 students,” says Tony Gantenbein, Executive Director of the Employment and Training Center. “Today, it’s more important than ever to support our regional economy in workforce development, and the training this program provides leads directly to jobs that offer livable wages with opportunities for advancement,” Gantenbein adds.

The MJSP grant program runs through February, 2014, and eligible applicants may still apply. Courses supported through the program include a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course, which is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as a nursing assistant in a long-term care facilities or hospitals, and an Introduction to Manufacturing and Welding course, which is designed to provide knowledge of welding principles and safety considerations in a manufacturing environment with a focus on developing the basics of wire feed, tungsten inert gas (TIG), gas metal arc (MIG), and shielded welding metal arc (Stick) welding (SMAW). Credentials gained from both courses are approved by industry associations and the state.

“Entry-level CNAs earn as much as $15 per hour, and entry-level welding and manufacturing workers earn as much as $18 per hour, and both courses and training options lead to jobs that really make a difference,” Gantenbein says. “We are very proud of not only our history of making training accessible for workers in our region, but also for providing trained workers that meet the needs of area employers as well,” Gantenbein adds.

The grant is made available through the MJSP, a state program that works strategically with businesses and educational institutions to train or retrain workers, expand work opportunities, and keep high-quality jobs in the state. The MJSP’s training grants are used to offset training-related expenses incurred by business, industry and educational institutions necessary to meet current and future workforce needs.