1. Promotions and Lifelong Learning

2. Focus Questions Why are many tasks formerly done by U.S. workers now performed overseas? How do you go about selecting a college or university? What are some alternatives to attending a four year college or university?

3. Pay Raises and Promotions 1.Help your coworkers 2.Take the imitative 3.Find a mentor. A mentor is someone, usually an older person, who provides advice and support to guide your career.

4. Continuing Education and Training In service training (professional development seminars) seek to develop employee skills, provide information, and improve working relationships among current employees.

5. Colleges and Universities Consider reputation Consider your financial resources Read college guides and catalogs Discuss your goals and plans Visit campuses Apply to several schools

6. Other Educational Opportunities Community Colleges Trade Schools Apprenticeships Nontraditional Programs

7. Community Colleges (Junior Colleges) A two year college that offers an associate’s degree

8. Trade Schools An institution of higher learning that teaches the skilled trades

9. Apprenticeships An education that combines on the job training with formal classroom training

10. Nontraditional Programs Correspondence Courses