The Community College Career Track - by Thomas Snyder (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Get a good education without massive debt, and enter a field that's actually hiring. In coming years, millions of great jobs will be opening up in growth areas like advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, health care, information technology, and sustainable energy. These jobs can pay as well as, or much better than, the average income for four-year college graduates. They generally offer high levels of day-to-day satisfaction. And the path to all of them begins in the community colleges. In The Community College Career Track, Tom Snyder gives young people and their parents, as well as mid-life career changers, a practical, inspiring guide to taking that path and completing it successfully.The old model of a bachelor's degree leading to a good job and career has broken down for large numbers of young people, many of whom graduate college only to work in a career that doesn't require a degree. Meanwhile, millions of productive American white collar and blue-collar workers have been laid off and need retraining for second careers. This book helps you find a new way forward. Offers insights on how to save money over a lifetime through an affordable college education that provides high-paying jobs. Author Tom Snyder is the president of Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana's statewide community college system and the largest singly accredited community college system in the country. Author Tom Snyder has confronted the education-jobs mismatch from both sides, first as a highly successful business executive and now as an award-winning educator. Follow his efficient, affordable, and rewarding path to a great career and a satisfying life"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Get a good education without massive debt, and enter a field that's actually hiring</b> <p>In coming years, millions of great jobs will be opening up in growth areas like advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, health care, information technology, and sustainable energy. These jobs can pay as well as, or much better than, the average income for four-year college graduates. They generally offer high levels of day-to-day satisfaction. And the path to all of them begins in the community colleges. In <i>The Community College Career Track</i>, Tom Snyder gives young people and their parents, as well as mid-life career changers, a practical, inspiring guide to taking that path and completing it successfully.</p> <p>The old model of a bachelor's degree leading to a good job and career has broken down for large numbers of young people, many of whom graduate college only to work in a career that doesn't require a degree. Meanwhile, millions of productive American white collar and blue-collar workers have been laid off and need retraining for second careers. This book helps you find a new way forward.</p> <ul> <li>Offers insights on how to save money over a lifetime through an affordable college education that provides high-paying jobs</li> <li>Author Tom Snyder is the president of Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana's statewide community college system and the largest singly accredited community college system in the country</li> </ul> <p>Author Tom Snyder has confronted the education-jobs mismatch from both sides, first as a highly successful business executive and now as an award-winning educator. Follow his efficient, affordable, and rewarding path to a great career and a satisfying life.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p><b>Get a good education minus the debt and enter a field that's actually hiring.</b></p> <p>In coming years, millions of great jobs will be opening up in growth areas like advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, health care, information technology, and sustainable energy. These jobs can pay as well as, or much better than, the average for four-year liberal arts graduates--and offer high levels of career satisfaction. And the path to all of them begins in community college. In <i>The Community College Career Track</i>, Tom Snyder gives young people and midlife career changers a practical guide to taking that path and completing it successfully. You'll learn: </p> <ul> <li>Why everyone should consider a science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), or health care related career, and why community college is the best place to start</li> <li>How to use community college as the smart start to a bachelor's degree</li> <li>Great, lucrative careers that only require two-year degrees or one-year professional certificates</li> <li>How to prepare for college level work whether you're in high school or you're changing careers</li> <li>How to thrive in a community college</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>THOMAS J. SNYDER</b> is the President of Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana's statewide community college system and the largest singly accredited community college system in the country. While he was CEO of Delco Remy International, the company grew from $500 million to $1.3 billion in global sales. He has confronted the education-jobs mismatch from both sides, first as a highly successful business executive and now as an award-winning educator.</p>
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