Thelma,
So cool! You are developing a well-rounded knowledge base which transfers to your discussions with prospective students.
Patty Aronoff
Isaac,
Your school's opportunities are certainly within your community. Developing strong community partnerships is the gateway to placement.
Patty Aronoff
I agree Ms. patty that sitting in on classes is a great way to learn product knowledge of that program so that you can present the information with alot more confidence to the perspective student to make them fell good about their choice.
At the extension campus that I work at we offer three programs Workforce Education and Development, Health Care Management and Electronic Management. The students that are involved in the programs usually work in the fields that they are studying or they are making a new transition into Management or Education. The jobs that the students would be interested in are in the fields that they are employed in and have the knowledge of availability.
Our school offers a court reporting program. I have sat in with instructors (who are court reporters)who have given me an overview of the industry. I have read many career publications about the industry and how and where reporters
work. I also have completed a couple of modules to learn how the theory is taught . Just enough to understand the basic machine shorthand so I can explain it to potential students.
40hr Florida Bartending Course. I learn about the jobs avaiable as having 20 years of on the job experience. I visit establishments and understand what Industry managers and owners are looking for in new hires.
Sameea ,
Continue to learn about the programs by talking with your career services advisors or attending school events.
Patty Aronoff
Shayla ,
Externships are part of the program where students get out in the field and perform those duties they have been studying about. It is even better when you have an externship that hires you!
Patty Aronoff
Ericka,
You have a good plan. Having a strong product knowledge will make you an effective admissions representative.
Patty Aronoff
nicole,
Try getting to know the instructors. They LOVE to share their passion for their classes. Sit in on a few classes and see the student side of school.
Patty Aronoff
Utilizing training materials and school catalog. In addition attending information sessions held by professors, talking to students or asking the professors questions are all ways to assist in learning about the programs.
The programs offered at our campus are online classes. Legal, Business, and Medical. I will speak with the Program Chairpersons as well as have a strong connection with speaking to career services. Generally, when students are placed on their externships this is what they will be doing in the real world.
I have learned what programs that the campus I am employed at are. There are three different types of Associate Degrees. One in Nursing, another in Electrical Engeneering, and then Network System Administration. I have met some of the department chairs from each program and I plan on sitting down with each one of them to gain their knowledge and perspective of each program.
HERE AT OUR INSTITUTE WE OFFER A.S BUSINESS ADMIN,HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, MEDICIAL ASSISTING, EKG, NURSING, MEDICAL CODING, MEDICIAL OFFICE ASSISTANCE, MASSAGE THEREAP AND PERSONAL TRAININER. I WILL LEARN ABOUT THESE PROGRAMS BY STUDYING THE PROGRAM LIST. I WILL ALSO SPEAK TO STUDENT SERVICES AND CLINICAL DEPT IN REGUARDS TO THE JOBS THAT THEY ARE TRAINED FOR.
Mary Catherine ,
You are tapping into great resources. Continue to learn more about your programs and the career fields.
Patty Aronoff
Diana,
I do hope you make time as it will give you a personal experience to relate to.
Patty Aronoff
Christopher,
Product knowledge comes from all different sources. Also check out the Career Service Department for information on careers and local job opportunities.
Patty Aronoff
We have three different programs offered at our school, Fashion, Production, and Skincare. I have spent a lot of time speaking with the School Director, as well as the Director of Student Services and Career Placement to find out about the jobs students train for. I have also gone through the Fashion Program as a student and have learned about the jobs that way.
Our institute has 3 programs,
Pharmacy
Medical
Dental
I have read in depth each of the courses, and asked specific faculty questions regarding each.
Luckily the length, requirements, health file for each is the same so it does make my life easier.
I will also sit in on course work to gain added knowledge, if i have time!
product knowledge is important and should be offered by your instructors
