The role of today's student is constantly evolving - they are older and have already begun their careers or started families. In an effort to improve educational opportunities for these future degree seekers, academic institutions are creating flexible programs that meet the needs of these students.
For example, the Carthage Technical Center in Missouri has built a new facility on campus, which allowed the school to expandthe number of adult classes it currently offers. In addition to launching these new courses, the school will also give the faculty the chance to teach classes during the day and at night, according to the Carthage Press.
The new offerings are set to begin this fall, and will include automotive, construction as well as computer networking management. Enrollees at the center can currently specialize in computers, welding and nursing assistance.
Furthermore, academic officials are currently working on creating a licensed practical nursing program, the news source reports.
Holley Goodnight, the director of adult education at Carthage, stated that "the biggest area we've expanded is we now have full-time adult certification programs." She added that "we no longer are a secondary facility."
By 2018, the employment of construction professionals is expected to grow by 20 percent, and approximately 255,900 new jobs will be created, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
