Are you looking for a job but feel that you lack marketable skills? Do you think you need a college degree to find a job? Would you like to change your occupation but feel retraining would take too much time? It is possible to gain marketable skills without spending years in school. There are several short-term vocational training opportunities in this area that you might consider if you don’t have a lot of time and/or money to spend.
Do you like to drive and enjoy traveling? You may consider a career in truck driving. There are several driving schools recruiting in the local area who can teach you the skills for long distance truck driving and help you qualify for a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Most of these schools provide three weeks of training and connect you with trucking companies who are looking for drivers. The average starting salary for truck drivers is approximately $10 an hour and this quickly increases with experience.
Hospitality training is another local short term training opportunity that will quickly teach you what you need to know to obtain employment and to advance in the hotel and tourism industry. This is a field that is always in demand and growing in Florida but the beauty of this career is that you can get a job anywhere in the world. All cities, towns and countries have hotel accommodations. The Hospitability program is an intensive 5- week training which will give you an overview of all the positions available in the hotel industry and teach you what employers expect so that you can advance with the hotel and increase your earning potential. This is one of the few remaining industries where you can start at the bottom and eventually progress all the way to the top.
C.N.A. is another lucrative career that you can start with a mere three weeks of training. With the aging of America, jobs in the medical field continue to be in demand. Once you receive this training and pass the certification exam, you will practically be assured of always having work. In addition, it is an excellent way to start your career in the Nursing Field and can become a stepping stone to a Nursing Career. There are also several local nursing homes that will provide your training free of charge if you will commit to working for them for a specified length of time.
Office skills also continue to be in demand. There are several short-term programs available where you can be prepared for entry level clerical positions in just a few months. Again, if you are looking for a good job or are just starting your career, these skills will serve you well.
To locate these and other opportunities to increase your job skills and employability; look under schools in the yellow pages, in newspaper classifieds, on-line job search and school sites or visit the One Stop Employment Center for assistance in locating these opportunities. Also call area Nursing Homes to see if they provide C.N.A. training. Just be careful to find out all the details about the school, the cost and the requirements before you sign any agreements. As with everything these days, there are those who are willing to take your money and leave you with nothing to show for it. But with a little effort you could find yourself embarking on a new career and a brighter future.
