Ashworth College offers career-specific education with new vocational high school program

Online, November 30, 2009 (Newswire.com) - Ashworth College, parent company for Ashworth High School, announced today the addition of vocational high school curricula to its roster of high school programs.

The vocational program at Ashworth High School http://www.ashworthcollege.edu offers students the opportunity to match personal interests to a selection of career programs in one of one of three vocational tracks - computers, health care or skilled trades. Each track allows students to acquire career-relevant learning prior to entering the job market.

"Most everyone understands the importance of a high school diploma, said Dr. Milton Miller, Ed.D., Vice President of Education at Ashworth College. "However, not everyone chooses to immediately go on to college."

"There are many high school graduates out there who simply prefer to enter the workforce and start earning income," Dr. Miller added. "By providing students a practical, real-life education, Ashworth can help these students get a head start on their careers."

Vocational Career Tracks

Once selecting a track, a student has the freedom of selecting select two different career courses or pair a career course with a business course.

"Through Ashworth High School's vocational career tracks, students can gain skills that are applicable across a variety of business types," said John Riser, Education Operations Director. "This educational experience will give many an advantage when looking for their first job."

Riser also points out that these courses are not merely overviews, rather specialty concentrations. "Our career programs are developed by working professionals, who are considered experts in their respective fields," he added. "Ashworth students are able to benefit from career-specific learning that is not always available in a traditional high school program."

Each of Ashworth High School's career tracks offer as many as ten career courses to choose from. Additionally, students also can choose from a list of six business courses. Available courses include:

Computers
Computer Programming with Visual Basic
Computer Network Security
Computer Network Technician
Graphic Design
PC Service and Repair -A+
Web site Design

Health Care
Fitness and Exercise
Health Records Specialist
Massage Techniques
Medical and Dental Office Assisting
Medical Billing
Nutrition Specialist
Pharmacy Tech
Physical Therapy Aide

Skilled Trades:
Auto Mechanics
Carpentry
Electrician
Gunsmithing
Heating and Air Conditioning
Home Inspection
Landscape Design
Locksmith
Motorcycle Repair
Plumbing

Business:
Introduction to Financial Statements
Introduction to Sales
Online Business Management
Accounting
Computer Accounting
Small Business Management