Some 30 Million jobs in the US that pay an average of $55,000 per year don’t require bachelor’s degrees.1
Many careers that do not require bachelor's degrees are in desperate need of qualified candidates. For example, between 2016 and 2026, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that job growth for:
Good Dog Searching for Loving Vet Tech
Must be gentle and smart, know what to do if I break my leg or need shots. Also can you please get rid of fleas? Keep scratching because fleas. Sometimes I chase squirrels so need patience too.
Sometimes, help can come from the most unlikely of places. When crises arise, many people turn to close family or friends for assistance. Others have to look a little harder. For Rockford Career College graduate Olivia*, school once felt like her last hope.
“If only the days were longer.”
“What do you want to do with your life?” We ask kindergartners for their answers but are often unsure of our own responses.
Did an unforeseen obstacle cause you to put a hold on your education? Don't let it prevent you from pursuing your dream!
CHILD CARE ISSUE?
Did you know the YWCA offers child care if you are working at least 20 hours per week and are enrolled in school? The cost is based on income. Contact the YWCA referral specialist Kelly McNeal at KellyM@ywcanwil.org or 815-484-9442 ext. 205.
EMPLOYER ISSUE?
Our paralegal graduates are hired by employers like MacCloskey Kesler & Associates, LLP, Rockford, Illinois. “As a well-respected personal injury law firm, we have multiple support staff, including graduates from Rockford Career College, to assist our team of attorneys. Since working with Rockford Career College, we have had numerous students extern in our office. We provide externs with hands-on projects and encourage them to use their skills acquired from courses taken in the Paralegal program.”
Ever felt a new path calling your name? Have you thought about changing careers but were unsure about the risks versus the rewards? Many of us have experienced the same predicament, including some of Rockford Career College's faculty members. Today, we would like to share the story of Ms. Stefanie O'Dell, our own full-time veterinary technician instructor.
Have a heart for wagging tails and pouncing paws? So do we! Rockford Career College offers a comprehensive veterinary technician training program featuring hands-on experience and a wonderful faculty. Dr. Heather Wells is one such instructor ready to prepare you for your dream career.
A Role Model: Melissa (Mel) Acosta
2018 Medical Assistant & Allied Health Graduate
Starting Career at: Rockford Urological Associates