Product Description

Reveals the wide-ranging opportunities available through alternative and vocational education, proving that there are still rewarding and profitable positions available that do not require higher education. This updated edition examines alternative education and explores the minimum education needed to land that first job.

Each career provides a detailed, real-world account of the position. Included are starting salaries and estimated increments over the years, as well as the training and education needed along the way. Unger also reveals easy-to-use tips to improve your chances of getting hired, including how to write a good resume and how to make the most of the interview.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #693706 in Books
• Published on: 2006-09-30
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

From School Library Journal
Grade 10 Up-- An excellent guide that carefully defines and relays the advantages and disadvantages of the ten basic kinds of vocational education. The in-depth analysis is clear, thorough, and will be helpful to students still in high school, recent graduates, and even dropouts. The subject is covered much more completely than in College, Yes or No? (Arco, 1983) by William F. Shanahan. Unger stresses researching and evaluating the quality of schools and courses and warns against disreputable institutions, giving wise paths of consideration to follow. He does not, despite the book's title, discount all college training, but simply traditional four-year degree programs. Good advice on how to pass the GED is given. Because the wage tables are from 1989, they are already dated. Descriptions of a variety of jobs in many career areas are included as well as agencies and organizations to contact for accreditation and other information, guidance for resume and letter preparation, and tips for successful interviewing. Unlike many other books on alternative education, this is not a hi/lo. It is written in an interesting, upbeat style that is as intellectually demanding as material prepared for the traditionally college-bound. A great choice for serious students who plan to follow a different route from their precollegiate peers. --Diane P. Tuccillo, Mesa Public Library, AZ
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Customer Reviews

more of the same old stuff
if you have ordered one of these books before, chances are you already have the info contained in this book. don't waist the money

Excellent Book on Alternative Education
Congratulations Harlow Unger! Competent, kind, insightful. Strategic guide,and yet,a completely thorough and indispensable book showing readers and students how to research and implement all alternatives to standard college courses. I heartily recommend this book.