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Joining the growing green industry, Allied Schools has launched a new website that promotes the benefits and career potential of "green" careers. With a focus on green awareness, the school has added new online courses that train for employment in today's eco-friendly careers and provide opportunities beyond those of traditional careers.
Allied recently launched Training 4 Green, www.training4green.com, which is designed to support students' needs for green training options and promote the environmental and financial benefits of careers in this growing industry. Training4Green showcases green career training and provides the resources students need to be successful - including a quick and easy log-in to Allied's online courses.
"We recognize the career potential of the Green economy," said George Achenbach, president of Allied Schools. "With an increased focus by the Obama administration, the green industry provides a wealth of opportunity for people with the right training. At Allied, we want to provide a gateway into this exciting industry with courses that are timely and innovative for today's job market."
The first course offering includes Solar I: The Business of Solar, which provides students with the fundamentals of operating a solar energy business - from building a business to developing sales strategies. The course is also available with other Allied courses to provide customized career training programs - including the Green Real Estate Appraisal Package, Green Home Inspection Package, Green Property Management Package and Green Contractor Premium Package. Additional course offerings to be launched include: Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems, Fundamentals of Green Building and more.
Government initiatives are funding growth in the green industry - meaning more jobs that promote environmental benefits. The Obama administration has committed to doubling U.S. renewable energy by 2012, and plans to invest $150 billion over 10 years toward the nation's clean energy economy. These plans are designed to help create five million new jobs during this timeframe - creating a wealth of opportunities in a growing industry.
Solar and green technology has the potential to add value to residential and commercial property - opening the door to career opportunities nationwide. With "green" career training, students can choose to build a consulting business, add value to their existing career and launch an entirely new business opportunity. Their knowledge of natural solar resources, green sales strategies and concepts, and energy efficient technologies will enable them to find a unique niche in today's green industry.
"It is really an exciting time for the green industry," said Achenbach. "People have an opportunity to a create tailor-made career - if they want to be a real estate appraiser, they can get additional "green" training and set their career apart from everyone else. The green movement is only going to increase and it is an ideal time to customize a career that will be in demand for years to come."
Allied Schools provides convenient online courses that allow individuals to attend class from any location and study according to their own schedule. The course materials are available 24/7 - they can log onto their courses when they have time. The online education is also self-paced, allowing them to learn at an accelerated rate or keep a regular pace throughout their studies. Live student support is available if they need assistance with their course.Labels: green career training, green job training, green training, solar energy training, solar training, training for green
With job opportunities expected to be "very good," a pharmacy technician career is an ideal way to join an industry that is positioned for huge growth. Allied Schools has added a Pharmacy Technician Program to its list of vocational courses, offering relevant, high-demand training that can lead to certification - and long-term career opportunity.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of pharmacy technicians is expected to increase by 32 percent from 2006 to 2016, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. The increased number of individuals, including middle-aged and elderly people, requiring prescription drugs will spur demand for qualified pharmacy technicians - and create an opportunity to play an integral role in the health and welfare of others.
"We are proud to offer the new Pharmacy Technician Program to students," said George Achenbach, president of Allied Schools. "It is a timely addition to our courses and will prepare students to fill the huge need for qualified pharmacy technicians. Also, with the uncertainty of the economy, this should enable people to open the door to a solid career - it's relevant and in-demand right now."
Allied's Pharmacy Technician Program consists of two online courses - Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Calculations - that cover such relevant topics as: essentials of medical history, pharmacy settings, drug regulation and administration, terminology, formulating and calculating prescriptions, elements of patient interaction and more. Students study in an online format, which enables them to learn anytime, anywhere –textbooks are included with the tuition. The program includes assignments, practice problems, instructional Webcasts, multiple-choice online quizzes and final exam.
Pharmacy technicians work alongside licensed pharmacists as they provide medication and other health care products to patients. They work in a comfortable pharmacy setting performing duties such as verifying prescription information, counting and measuring medication, preparing insurance claim forms, managing inventories, completing pharmaceutical dosage forms and more. A career as a pharmacy technician can lead to opportunities in hospitals, community pharmacies, outpatient clinics, nursing homes and pharmaceutical organizations.
Job opportunities for pharmacy technicians are expected to be good, especially for those with certification. Allied's Pharmacy Technician course is designed to help prepare students to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam - providing them with the credentials to advance in their career. Potential benefits of certification include: increased responsibilities, promotion to supervisory positions and mentoring or training pharmacy technicians with less experience. The highest 10 percent of pharmacy technicians earn over $17.65 per hour, with certified technicians potentially earning even more (Source: BLS).
Allied's online Pharmacy Technician Program allows individuals to attend class from any location and study according to their own schedule. The course materials are available 24/7 - they can log onto their courses when they have time. The online education is also self-paced, allowing them to learn at an accelerated rate or keep a regular pace throughout their studies. Live student support is available if they need assistance with their course.
"It is an exciting time to work in the health care industry," said Achenbach. "Health care was the only industry to add jobs last month, and the pharmacy technician occupation is an ideal way to get started. It's a non-clinical career that plays an essential role throughout the entire industry - wherever there are health care facilities, there will be pharmacies." Labels: Allied Medical Schools, medical career programs, medical careers, online courses, pharmacy technician
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