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Enrolling in career schools is a popular trend among high school graduates, graduates as well as adult learners to enhance their employment scope. Vocational schools help equip people with the necessary skills for a well-paying job. They adopt a practical or training-oriented approach, rather than an academic one, to hone students’ skills for performing a job. These days, career schools also offer degree transfer programs that can be leveraged in baccalaureate programs.

Career Schools: Benefits

Studying at a career school is your best way to earn a well-paying job in industries, such as healthcare and IT, without having to attend a full-time four year degree course. Learning at the best US vocational schools can fetch you the following benefits:



Greater chances of employment after program completion



Better paying jobs than those who are high school graduates



New skill acquisition for enhanced success and employment scope



Enhanced problem solving skills in the given work field



Options for degree-transfer programs



Suitability for continuing education



Outdoor work opportunities, leading to increased responsibilities



Increased opportunities for knowledge application



Better work stability and skill transfer



Online, full-time and part-time study modes available



These schools offer courses, such as IT, Business, HVAC, Nursing and Landscape designing. They award diplomas, certificates and associate degrees. These certifications, in turn, are essential for the particular vocations.

Career Schools: How to Choose One

Now that you are interested in joining a career school, how do you select the right one? Well, here is a guide to simplify your task:



Graduation Rate: Asses the schools’ graduation or retention rate (the number of students who complete the program). More the retention rate, better will be the school’s dedication to student education.



Placement Rate: The number of students placed in the industry is a good indicator of the institutes’s ability in preparing students for the work force.



Facilities: Ensure that the institute boasts the latest technology and facilities, which include the latest lab and training equipment. This is because several work places utilize the most modern equipments for working.



Services: Consider other services such as career guidance, internships and scholarships offered by the institute.



Finally, do consider the tuition fees and other hidden fees included in the program. For comprehensive information on US-based career schools and vocational centers, visit www.topeducationguide.com.

What is Child Psychology?



Child Psychology is the treatment of children with psychological disorders using the most up-to-date studies and knowledge. Preparation for a position in Child Psychology includes training in evaluation processes and/or accumulation of data in clinical settings in support or supervision of licensed social workers. Training includes dealing with issues children face in emotional development, drug and/or alcohol use and family problems. Although there are many spectrums of Child Psychology, the general focus is on childhood development.

Education



Psychology Schools The area of interest within a career of Child Psychology determines the level of education needed and the setting in which a child psychologist may be employed.

Bachelor’s Degree

A bachelor’s degree in Child Psychology provides the education and training for various entry level positions in the workforce. Behavior analyst, case workers, counselor aide/assistant, and drug/substance abuse counselor are some of the better known positions one may find appealing. Interesting, but highly overlooked, positions one may attain with a bachelor’s degree in this field are probation or parole officer for juvenile offenders, corrections officer, residential youth counselor, group home coordinator, or mental retardation unit manager.

Master’s and PhD Degree

To specialize and treat children you must have either a master’s or doctorate degree in

Child Psychology. Having a master’s (Education Specialist in some states) degree qualifies the holder to counsel children within a school setting and through government agencies, such as children and family services. A PhD is needed for a private therapeutic practice, consultation with child study teams for student learning disability evaluations, evaluations of patients in hospitals, juvenile and family court systems, and to supervise and direct counselors.

Salary and Employment Outlook

Government agencies predict the necessity for Child Psychologists will increase at above average rates for the next five to six years. With government requirements and standards regarding the well being of children changing frequently as well as mental health awareness growing fast, the need for child psychologists will greatly increase. Starting salaries for someone entering the career path with a bachelor’s degree usually ranges from $22,000 to $32,000 depending on the position and its requirements. Once finishing graduate school, people usually start with a salary of $45,000 – $55,000, again determined by the career and job description. If one attains a doctorate degree, their salary could reach three figures after obtaining experience, especially if they open their own practice.

A wealth of information exists that explains the relationships between school subjects and careers. Across the nation, children, teens, teachers, and counselors use Career Interests Areas or Clusters to explore careers and to make school study plans. There are sixteen (16) Interests Areas or Clusters:

1. Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources

2. Architecture & Construction

3. Arts, A/V Technology & Communication

4. Business, Management & Administration

5. Education & Training

6. Finance

7. Government & Public Administration

8. Health Science

9. Hospitality & Tourism

10. Human Services

11. Information Technology

12. Law, Public Safety & Security

13. Manufacturing

14. Marketing, Sales & Service

15. Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

16. Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

States and federal agencies across the nation have created career cluster web sites and resources. We have reviewed three (3) of the best state or federal agency web sites.

Louisiana Integrated Skills Assessment (LISA)

One of the most unique comprehensive career cluster resources is the Louisiana Integrated Skills Assessment (LISA), an Internet program. LISA lets you explore career clusters, careers, abilities, training requirements, and more. Using the Lisa, you can do the following tasks:

Assessment: Explore career options using the Work Importance Locator.

I Enjoy: Find careers based upon the things that you enjoy.

Cluster: Find careers from Career Cluster Groups.

Search: Search for jobs based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Best Match: Use your current job to find knowledge, skills, and abilities to identify a new career.

Compare: Compare current job to potential new job.

Profile: Use this feature to create a profile from a selected career.

There are 3 steps in the LISA program. In Step 1, when you choose a career cluster, you will read the description of the cluster. When you select a career cluster in Step 2, you can select a career group. In each career group, you will see a lot of different careers. Finally, in Step 3, you see additional occupational information, such as:

Job descriptions

Educational and training requirements

Crosswalks, for example ONET, DOT, GOE, and other codes

Abilities

Knowledge

Skills

Tasks

Work Values

Labor Market Information

There is detailed information in each job profile:

Description

Crosswalk

Abilities

Knowledge

Skills

Tasks

Work Values

Occupational Characteristics Narrative

The Louisiana Integrated Skills Assessment (LISA) is an excellent tool for students to do career cluster exploration.

NCE Career Clusters and State Career Clusters Initiative Resources

The NCE Career Clusters has adapted information from the State Career Clusters Initiative to create a career education toolkit for teachers and counselors. In your NCE Career Clusters toolkit, you can find a Career Cluster Model, poster, resource booklets, At-a-Glance PDF Slices, and Plans of Study. Each resource is designed to facilitate the exploration of Career Clusters.

Career Cluster Resource Booklet

To prepare for a Career Clusters discussion, teachers and counselors use the State Career Clusters Initiative Career Cluster Resource Booklet. The brochures discuss the differences between career clusters and career pathways. The booklet outlines that career clusters are career groups from the same industry that have the same skills and educational requirements. Career pathways are specific careers that are within the each career cluster. The Resource Booklet discusses the following topics:

Historical background information

Cluster Knowledge and Skills

Pathway Knowledge and Skills

O*NET Crosswalk Report

Validation Studies

Assessment Protocol

Certification Protocol

The booklet is a “must-read” resource that provides in depth information on each career cluster. Each booklet has detailed graphs, charts, and tables.

Career Cluster Model

To provide an overview of Career Clusters, teachers and counselors use the Career Cluster Model. The Career Cluster Model simplifies sixteen (16) Career Clusters model. The center of the NCE Career Clusters model focuses on six (6) major groups. The career clusters are color-coded so that you can easily present six (6) major groups in classroom activities. The six (6) major groups are:

1. Environmental and Agricultural Systems

2. Business, Marketing, and Management

3. Communication and Information Systems

4. Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering Systems

5. Health Sciences

6. Human Services and Resources

Here is summary of the relationship between the sixteen (16) Career Clusters and the 6 Super Clusters.

1. Environmental and Agricultural Systems

Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources (1)

2. Business, Marketing, and Management combines:

Business, Management & Administration (4)

Finance (6)

Hospitality & Tourism (9)

Marketing, Sales & Service (14)

3. Communication and Information Systems involve:

Arts, A/V Technology & Communication (3)

Information Technology (11)

4. Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering Systems

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics (16)

Architecture & Construction (2)

Manufacturing (13)

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (15)

5. Health Sciences

Health Science (8)

6. Human Services and Resources

Education & Training (5)

Government & Public Administration (7)

Human Services (10)

Law, Public Safety & Security (12)

The sixteen (16) Career Clusters systematically fit within the six (6) major groups.

Career Cluster Brochure

Another excellent career cluster student aid is the Career Cluster Brochure. The brochure is filled with photographs that show people performing the different jobs. With this easy-to-read booklet, students get an overview of the different careers, career clusters, and career pathways. Students read about:

What is a career cluster?

What is a career pathway?

What school subjects are important for a career in the … career cluster?

What is the educational or training requirement for a career in the … career cluster?

What are the necessary credentials for a career in the … career cluster?

What is the employment outlook for a career in the … career cluster?

What are some sample occupations?

Career Cluster Slices

Besides the Career Cluster Model and the Brochure, a third student Career Cluster aid is the NCE Career Cluster Slices. The NCE Career Cluster Slice identifies specific career opportunities found within each Career Pathways. Each Cluster Slice is illustrated and designed to explore areas, such as:

Cluster Description

Pathway Description

Cluster Knowledge & Skills

Career Field

Preparation for a Career in …

Examples of Education and Training Postsecondary Programs of Study

Students discover that each pathways leads to post-secondary options including:

Apprenticeships

Certificates

Licenses

Associate’s Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Master’s Degree Programs

Doctoral Degree Programs

Professional Degree Programs

Career Clusters Plan of Study

At the beginning of the students’ middle school years, the students use assessments identify career cluster interest areas. With the Career Clusters model, brochure, Slices, and LISA resources, the students have explored the different careers and post-secondary training options. Students, teachers, counselors, and parents then use the Career Clusters Plan of Study to strategically plan the students’ high school course work. The Career Clusters Plan of Study provides examples of English, Math, Science, Social Studies, electives, and extra-curricular activities for the following grade levels:

7th – 8th grade

9th – 10th grade

11th – 12th grade

Examples of advanced coursework for postsecondary credit

The NCE Career Clusters web page is the gateway to the student career cluster resources.

State Career Clusters Initiative, NCE, and Lisa materials are just examples of career cluster resources. Career clusters resources have established a connection between school subjects and careers.

Resources:

Explore Career Clusters, Texas Workforce Commission/Career Development Resources (TWC/CDR), US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and Louisiana Department of Labor

Nebraska Career Education, States’ Career Clusters Initiative, 2005, and NCTEF/NASDCTEc (National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium) States’ Career Clusters Initiative, & National Association of State Directors of Career and Technical Education Consortium

State Career Clusters Initiative Washington, DC: National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium, 2002