Online Training Can Keep You Employed

On the last business day of April 2006, there were 4.1 million job openings in the United States, and the job openings rate was 2.9 percent. Over the year, the job openings rate increased in several industries, with the largest gains in information and educational services.

What Can You Do to Remain Employable?

There are no guarantees in today's world. Just because you have years of experience, there is no assurance that you'll have a job tomorrow, much less next year. One way you can improve your chances of avoiding the unemployment line is to enroll in online training or online learning programs to increase your skill set. E-learning is one of the best educational options for someone who wants to continue to work while they go to school.

Online Learning: The Key to Continued Success

A common mistake many people make is replacing their old job with a similar job at another company. Often they don't have an opportunity to advance to a better position because they haven't increased their skills through continued education. Online learning programs are a great way to keep up-to-date in the latest information in your industry or break into a new industry all together. If you're always learning, you're always employable.

Where the Jobs Are

Figuring out which online learning program is the right one could be as simple as reviewing the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook, available on their website. It provides information on trends for 300 of the most popular jobs in the United States and can give you an idea of what areas are growing, so you can choose online learning or online training programs that will put you in a position of power in the labor market in your chosen field or another growing field.

E-Learning and You

For working adults, e-learning is a great option for updating your skills. E-learning allows working adults to take online training courses when it's convenient for them, without interfering with their current career and family obligations. With online learning programs available in just about every discipline imaginable, the only question left is how e-learning will change your life.
Sources:
Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary
Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Edward Castro is a freelance writer specializing in new technology, entertainment, and the World Wide Web. He currently assists entrepreneurs in using the Web.