Advantages of Community Colleges
Community colleges are schools that are based in a community and offer a variety of classes for the different needs of the public. In the past, these schools were known as "junior colleges." There are a number of major advantages to community colleges over traditional four-year universities and technical schools including getting people ready for different aspects of life and specific career fields. Most community colleges offer opportunities for associate degrees and specialized certifications.
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Transitional
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Community colleges offer students a good opportunity to transition from public education such as high school to a four-year institution. Participants can complete a number of general classes and transfer to another college to complete a bachelor degree.
Career
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A major advantage to community colleges is the institution's ability to train or retrain people for specific careers. Many community colleges offer associate degrees that allow the educated individuals to enter the workforce with an advantage over non-college educated employees.
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Development
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Students who graduate from high school and are unsure of their direction in life can benefit from the offerings of a community college. The schools offer a number of remedial education opportunities to allow a student to determine if continuing education or the workforce are right for him or her.
Continuing Education
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Many community colleges offer a variety of non-credit courses geared towards individuals seeking continuing education opportunities. These include personal development and special interest classes.
Training
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Specific training and certifications can be obtained as well from community colleges and offer a great advantage over other schools. These class structures will get a person prepared for a specific career field and sometimes even offer placement with employers.
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