Join Lori Teragawachi, Certified Facilitator, for this two-day leadership workshop, based on the work of renowned author and leadership consultant, Stephen Covey. Participants will learn insights and tools to skillfully manage themselves and others, while unleashing the potential of their team. All materials are included. This workshop is currently being offered for only (9 value) for participants who qualify for the A & B Training Grant. The Alexander & Baldwin Foundation has generously provided training funds that supports the development of Maui businesses. VITEC classes that qualify for the A & B Training Grant include business, vocational, and computer technology classes. Qualified applicants include individuals (including the unemployed), sole proprietors, and small & large businesses. Businesses may send up to four employees. Awards are given on a first-come-first-serve basis. To find out more about the A & B Training Grant, or to register for FranklinCovey: 7 Habits for managers, please call VITEC at 984-3231. Video Rating: 5 / 5Read more...
Electronic Systems Technology Degree Programs – Training Possibilities
Electronic technology has permeated almost all areas of today’s society. Students can learn the fundamentals of how to work in this field by gaining a degree. Available electronics systems technology degree programs provide many training possibilities for students that desire to enter careers related to the field.
Vocational colleges focus primarily on providing students with an overall understanding of the components that make up electronic systems. Many degree programs focus on this objective to prepare students for a wide range of entry-level careers and the opportunity to transition into further training. Students enter the field with a strong skill set that gives them an understanding in many areas, which may include: Read more...
Pursue Higher Education Through Online Education Courses
Do you dream of pursuing college or a higher degree? Given the opportunity, all of us would surely want to pursue higher education. However, instead of taking up further schooling, many graduates choose to focus on employment due to financial issues.
Today, however, an increasing number of schools and universities are offering short courses or vocational training programs. Aside from the fact that the course can be completed in a short span of time, students have the option to take up the course online for a more practical and convenient way of learning. Read more...
The Need for Strong Vocational and Career Education
Article by Ronald Fitzgerald
Why Vocational and Career Education Are Important
There are three major reasons why every school district should offer strong vocational learning opportunities:
1. Vocational competence is critical to the economic health of our nation.
2. A significant number of students, both college-bound and non-college-bound, are experiential learners who will learn academic skills best from developing them in a career or application context.
3. Delaying the career or application context until after grade 12 lowers motivation and learning achievement for many experiential learners.
