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Ashworth College rolls out vocational high school program
NORCROSS, Georgia – November 30, 2009 – 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 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
About Ashworth College
Headquartered in Norcross, GA, Ashworth College, a leading online school, has built a tradition of excellence spanning 25 years, offering students worldwide more than 115 online college degrees, online certificate programs and online high school diploma options that are affordable and fit the busy schedules of working adults. Ashworth is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of the DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. For more information, visit http://www.ashworthcollege.edu.
Ashworth is a Sterling Partners portfolio company. Sterling, a private equity firm with a 25-year history of generating superior returns invests in industries with positive, long-term trends and provides ongoing support with a diverse and balanced team of industry veterans, operators, investors, strategy experts, and human capital professionals.
Press Contact:
Richard Orr
Ashworth College
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