5 Simple Steps on How You Can Go Back to School
The summer months are winding down, and most office supply stores have put out their back to school shopping lists with great deals for students to stock up on supplies. Whether you took a gap year after high school or you graduated fifteen years ago, you may be considering if now is the right time to go back to school. There is never a wrong time to pursue your educational goals so you can work in an enjoyable career that uses your skill set!
There are countless options of programs, length of completion times, financial costs, and more to consider. In order to make the process less stressful and give you the resources needed to consider how you can successfully go back to school, here is a breakdown of five steps to take:
1. Consider a career training program
There is a plethora of career training options to choose from, and Blackstone offers a variety of in-demand programs. Graduating from one of these programs can demonstrate to prospective employers that you have the skills needed to do the job. Some of the career training programs available include Legal Assistant/Paralegal, Pharmacy Technician, and Veterinary Assistant. Each of these programs has online faculty who are professionals in the field. Programs have also been curated to include up-to-date material, textbooks, and exams to ensure you are ready for the job field.
In addition, some of the career training programs provide opportunity for certification through a certifying body, upon successful completion of the program. Obtaining your certification will provide additional qualifications that set you apart from other job applicants. Whichever career training program you are considering in your decision to go back to school, there is a breakdown of the syllabus available on Blackstone’s website, your assurance that you are receiving a quality education.
2. Consider your lifestyle
Perhaps it has been several years and you are already working full time but want to go back to school and pursue another field. Or you have a family and need to fit your back to school schedule in with the needs of your busy lifestyle. Regardless of the stage of life you find yourself in, Blackstone’s career training programs are online and self-paced so you can complete your program from anywhere at any time. Blackstone has made the decision of going back to school easier for you with accessible programs that meet your needs.
3. Consider your financial goals
You can go back to school and receive a certificate for an in-demand career at an affordable cost with any of Blackstone’s career training programs. Blackstone is here to help make your educational goals affordable and achievable with low-cost tuition and payment plan options that fit your budget. You can begin some of the career training programs for as low as $59 down. To learn more about the best payment plan option for your educational goal timeline, visit the tuition page for details.
4. Consider your study habits
Depending on your lifestyle, your study hours may fluctuate. Whether mornings are ideal because you work second shift or you need to complete coursework after the kids are in bed at night, there are routines you can put in place to achieve your goals and go back to school. No matter how much time you have to dedicate each day to your studies, here are three simple tools for developing study habits once you decide to go back to school:
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- Make your study time consistent. Pick a day(s) and time that works for you and stick to it. When you get into a rhythm and block out time to complete your coursework, it can get easier each time to show up and meet your goals!
- Find a space dedicated to your educational pursuits. Whether that’s a home office or utilizing a café or library, know where you will go to focus on your studies.
- Find a study buddy. Having an accountability partner who can check in on you to make sure you are completing your coursework will motivate you to keep going. Better yet, have that person quiz you on some of the content and you’ll both learn in the process.
5. Consider enrolling
Blackstone Career Institute is here to help you through every step of the process. Enrolling in a career training program is as simple as calling an admissions advisor to get your questions answered or signing up directly on the website with our online enrollment form that will give you the necessary coursework to get started. We have made the enrollment process as simple as possible for you.
Whatever career path you choose, now is the time to go back to school and complete the program that will keep you on track with your educational and professional pursuits!
Written by Laura Conaway
Disclaimer: Blackstone Career Institute, an accredited school, cannot guarantee employment, job promotion prospects, or income increases.
