Interest in Online Career Training at UNLV Increases - UNLV Offers Adults New Ways to Improve Careers, Start New Ones
In response to overwhelming interest in online, non-credit, and career training courses, UNLV has expanded its course offerings to accommodate what are considered “hot trend” areas.
(PRWEB) March 4, 2005
In response to overwhelming interest in online, non-credit, and career training courses, UNLV has expanded its course offerings to accommodate what are considered “hot trend” areas.
The e-learning movement, a segment of continuing education that has only scratched the surface of potential enrollees, has taken hold particularly in higher, education through outreach and continuing education programs. According to the United States Distance Learning Association, 90 percent of four-year public colleges and universities and more than half of four-year private schools offer some form of online education.
With the New Year in full swing, many adults are looking to fulfill their career-related resolutions by taking quick online training courses. Labor market information released by the Nevada Workforce Informer finds that many popular occupations are expected to experience significant growth in the Las Vegas area through 2010, including but not limited to legal support, pharmacy technicians, veterinary technicians, medical assistants, and dental assistants.
According to the statistics mentioned above, the medical records and health information technology professions are expected to experience a 50 percent growth; computer support positions should rise 83 percent; and demand for pharmacy technicians is expected to grow by 36 percent.
Job seekers can be trained in these jobs by taking online courses offered at UNLV. The university offers certification programs in administrative medical specialist and medical transcription, both “hot trend” medical fields.
Aida Anderson took the Medical Specialist course through UNLV in May 2004.
A stay-at-home mom, she values the time she gets to spend with her children as a result of the position she received.
“I have three children, so I needed a schedule that offered flexibility but a steady income,” Anderson said. “I now have a stay-at-home billing company and work for a chiropractor making good money. I would like to go into nursing one day, and taking this course has given me some of the skills I would need to have.”
Courses are offered through UNLV via Gatlin Education Services (GES), the largest provider of asynchronous web-based, instructor-supported training to colleges and universities. GES open-enrollment programs are designed to provide the skills necessary to acquire professional caliber positions for many in-demand occupations.
For program and course descriptions, go to http://www. gatlineducation. com (http://www. gatlineducation. com).
For enrollment information, contact Ann Tate in UNLVÂ’s Division of Educational Outreach at 702-895-3867 or tate@ccmail. nevada. edu.
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