...accounted for only 18% of the United States workforce (Professional Women: Vital Statistics, 2010). For the first time, women of the twenty-first century are independent individuals who determine the shape of their own lives. A typical woman in the twentieth century was expected to devote their lives to their families, and maintain their household’s daily chores. Although their entire lives were devoted to housework and children their daily labor was much harder than what women of today endure. Simply because of no advanced technology in this time period, carrying out daily chores took much time and effort, whereas women of today have the ability to complete more tasks because of the technology available to them. Many women of the twentieth century married at a young age had many children, and relied on their husband’s for full financial support. However, many women of the twenty-first century take on more responsibilities than just caring for their families and keeping up with household chores. Women may be more privileged in terms of technology, but are now expected to provide an income for their family, raise their children and still maintain their households. Many women of this century...
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...“Should Everyone Go to College?” In today’s society people believe that a college degree is essential to becoming successful, but studies show that attending college may not be a smart investment for everyone. (209) “Should Everyone Go to College?” On average those who graduate from college make more money than those with just a high school diploma. With high tuitions rates and student loans going through the roof does the benefit of a college degree far outweigh the cost? In addition to the price of your schooling, the real question then becomes how much time are you willing to invest in your college career? In the United States a college degree is almost required if you want to make enough money for a decent living. A requirement, teachers, the media, and loved ones around stress to young minds, imploring them to seek education no...
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...career change into a new position to allow me the opportunity of obtaining a degree. This is important to achieve personal goals and maintain competitiveness in my organization, while allowing me to improve quality of life for my family. My career change permitted more time to focus on other opportunities. I have changed from an 80 hour work week with 70% travel to, a true 40 hour work week with less than 20% travel. This allows me now to devote less time traveling, permitting more time to focus on obtaining a degree. Obtaining a degree is important to achieve personal goals and maintain competitiveness in my organization. In the corporate world more people are pursuing higher levels of education to be competitive. This makes the climb to the top of the corporate ladder harder to achieve without a degree. “This attribute strongly highlights the benefits accrued to the student once a degree is in hand as it leads to a job promotion, job security, competitive edge, and one can become a “leader of the pack” in the workplace.” (“Attributes Used to Promote Adult,” 2010, p. 79). However it is not just for this reason that I am returning to school, I have the need to obtain the knowledge that I can use in my occupation. Even some classes that I may feel to be useless to my objectives have value. D’Aloisio discussed that if the students understood the skills they were learning and how it will transfer to occupations, they would be more inclined to study in subject they did not believe...
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...Lizsandra Rodriguez AC0805649 Writing Assessment5-06 EN110.6.3 Achieving Academic Excellence May 15, 2013 Why a College Education Is Important To ME A college education is not something that you take lightly, it is very important for successful future. Some people find it difficult to determine the value of having a college education. Receiving a college degree can provide a higher salary, more opportunities and self worth. I was on my way to college straight out of high school; however, things had to change when I became pregnant. Therefore, many of my plans was delayed. Therefore, I was forced to work in some undesirable occupations, doing many menial tasks, and more importantly not happy with my career situation. My goals and dreams in regards to a college degree are driven by more than my own personal career objectives. I am the proud mother of three boys, and one of them will be graduating from high school soon. I want him to look up to me and say if mommy can do it so can I. I went back to college for a better future for myself and family. I am proceeding towards that goal of obtaining a promotion. I have known the importance of a college education for my whole adult life, but due to my certain situation, the energy and time required to achieve a college education did not interlock with my immediate realities until five years ago. Now the reality is that if I wish to experience all of the benefits that go along...
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...in colleges. One of the top reasons for leaving college is that it is hard to have to support oneself and go to school at the same time. Balancing work and school is a bigger barrier than finding money for tuition for many. In fact, more than a third of the dropouts said that even if they got a grant that covered their books and tuition, it would be hard to go back to school, given their work and family commitments (Lewin, 2009). For many, the financial burdens of college are too overwhelming. Often students will plan the finances for only the first year or the first semester, but they will not look ahead at how they will be paying for the rest. Some students are fortunate, however to have family that can help with their tuition, but that is not the case for all. Only one in five of the students who enroll in two-year institutions graduate within three years. And even at four-year colleges, only two in five complete their degrees within six years. (Lewin, 2009). With government funding dropping, colleges rely largely on higher student tuitions. According to the College Board, the average cost of tuition and fees for the 2013–2014 school years was $30,094 at private colleges, $8,893 for state residents at public colleges, and $22,203 for out-of-state residents. (College Data, 2014). However, college administrators estimate that almost a third of all college students drop out of school sometime during their freshmen year. Among those who completed a degree, 72...
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...Social Mobility Paper Lori Bair University of Phoenix Soc/100 Dr. Audrey Morrissette, PhD. July 27, 2010 Workshop #5 Social Mobility Social mobility refers to the degree to which an individual's family or group's social status can change throughout the course of their lives through a system of social hierarchy or stratification. Social mobility refers to the likelihood that a child will grow up into adulthood and attain a higher level of economic and social wellbeing than his/her family of origin (Little, D. 2009). The purpose of this paper is to reflect on the similarities and differences between myself, my parents and my grandparents in regard to various stratification variables such as: education, religion, income, occupation, area of residence, consumption patterns, and political participation. What caused the differences, have they changed or influenced my attitudes and behaviors. Last I will explain how these differences change my life from how it was when I was young. Similarities and Differences The similarities between my parents and me are obtaining our high school diploma, attended college, stable job, and always had income. The similarities between my grandparents and me are getting our high school diploma, attend church service, Republican Party and always had income. The differences between my parent and I are we don’t believe in the same religion...
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...All throughout America, there are multiple different ethnic groups either it be based on religion or where they are from. In the United States, there are five main ethnic groups Caucasians, Latinos, African America, Asian, and Native Americans. All of the ethnic groups are different when it comes to things such as education, poverty, religion and politics. However, at the same time a lot of the groups populate the same states, but stay away from almost the same states. To begin with I will start with the different education rates from groups. African American ethnic groups have a relatively high education rate from what they were in the 1900’s with three point nine million (3.9 million) going to college. I broke down Asian American to three...
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...teachers and our families. Growing up our possibilities seemed endless, we could go from wanting to become an astronaut to a princess in the matter of a days. Slowly but surely time catches up to us and the daunting question of what you want to be suddenly becomes real. Initially attending college seems extensive, and at one point or another we all question the importance of the obligation put upon us by society. Will college really benefit my future? We all have the drive to pursue the quickest and the easiest route to success but it isn’t always what’s best for us. We need to cultivate our knowledge further to ensure the best future for ourselves. Based on economy and job projections calculated by Georgetown University, in 2018, approximately 63% of jobs will require some college education or a degree (Carnevale, 2010). Which means, in 2018 without an advanced education only %37 of jobs will be available to choose from. A 2011 Pew Research survey found that 57% of Americans felt higher education did not provide students with good value compared to the money spent (Pew Research, 2011). This may provide a good reason for a lack of motivation to attend college and obtain a degree, but what we must consider is the lack of value represented depicts from the amount of advanced education required to acquire a career. Not everyone is going to believe a college degree will benefit them, but we must consider the fact that jobs requiring a high school degree or less fell...
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...Graphical/Tabular Report | U.S. Labor Market Trends | Ngoc Hoang Econ 4800 Prof. Ethan DoetschApril 21, 2014 | The labor force participation rate of men has been decreasing over the past 60 years while the trend for women has been increasing rapidly. However, after 2008 the labor force participation rate of women has slightly declined, from 61.2% to 58.5% in 2013. There are various factors accounting for the decline in men’s participation rate in labor force, including changes in laws and government regulations. Social security retirements for the elderly population have affected labor force participation rates. Besides, Social Security Act, which was amended in 1960, has allowed individuals under age 50 eligible to receive disability payments. By providing people with non-labor income, it reduces the incentive to work which leads to people dropping out of the labor force. In contrary, remarkable changes in labor force participation rates of women reflected their significant role in the world of work over the past 60 years. Access to higher education and training used to be a significant barrier to women’s participation in the workforce. However, since the 1950s, the ability to pursue higher education, occupational structure of the economy and medical advances have allowed women to choose between household labor and work in the labor market in order to maximize their utility. Labor-saving technology and home-care products such as washers and dryers, dishwashers, etc...
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...Associate degree level versus the baccalaureate degree level of nursing According to the Bureau of labor statistics ,the occupation of Registered Nurses is the largest in the healthcare sector, and the job opportunities are expected to increase faster through 2018. A Bachelors of Science in Nursing [BSN] and Associate degree in Nursing [ADN] both make candidates eligible for becoming RNs. Associate degree in nursing programs of study are two to three year programs of study offered by technical, community and junior colleges . BSN programs on the other hand are four year courses offered by colleges and universities . In some Universities students are given the option of taking their State Board exam to receive their ADN while continuing their BSN, this allows them to work while they complete their education. For both programs students are trained in class and outside in clinical settings for hands on experience. While the ADN program focuses on giving students the entry-level skills they need to take care of patients, the BSN is much broader incorporating education ,management and leadership skills. The BSN program also gives students the communication skills they need and empowers them in decision making. Nursing is becoming more comprehensive, with the improved technology and availability of information to the general population , nurses have to continually educate themselves to keep abreast. BSN programs prepare candidates for much broader aspect of healthcare; these...
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...and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.” Quotes, from Dale Carnegie, gives failure a new dimension to people in distress to look up to fulfills their dreams despite the many roadblocks in front of them. When one surpass their past failure and learn from them. They begin to pursue the dreams relentlessly; therefore, the dreams do become inevitable and accessible. I have also taken inspiration from these brave words and feel one can achieve anything if one pursues it with diligence and perseverance and I have set my heart on obtaining my Masters of Business Administration JWMI, from one of the most reputed universities of the world. Furthermore, I have concluded that studying at your esteemed university will definitely be the catalyst in putting me on the road to success. Studying at the Jack Welch Management Institute will give me much needed experience to interact with people from different occupations and nationalities. This will equip me well in the ability to interact with a vast growing society of many nationalities, which is a necessity in any type of work place. My father, an Entrepreneur and a laborer, has inspired me to work hard in order to succeed also to achieve the very best education available. This is the reason that both my parents have been supportive of my Education and aspirations to study Business and qualify myself appropriately. My aim of furthering my studies in the Master of Business Administration field will add to my experience...
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...PUP MULANAY GRADUATES SY 2004-2010: A TRACER STUDY By: ADELIA R. ROADILLA, PhD., RGC INTRODUCTION This study aims to trace the whereabouts of PUP Mulanay graduates from 2004-2007. It describes the progress of the alumni as to what they have gone through after obtaining their respective degrees. The main objective of this paper is to determine the relevance and responsiveness of PUP curricular offerings to the labor market. This study further investigated the appropriateness of the know-how and training PUP students have gained in their years of stay in the university. This study answered the following questions: 1. What is the demographic profile of PUP graduates in terms of: 1.1 Age 1.2 Sex 1.3 Course 1.4 Civil Status 1.5 Degree earned from PUP 1.6 Employment Status 2. What is the usual length of time the respondents spend for looking a job? 3. What are the reasons behind taking a job of PUP Mulanay graduates not related to their field of specialization? 4. Being employed, what is the status of their employment in terms of the nature of company/firm where the graduates work, present position and approximate gross monthly salary? 4. What changes are needed to make the graduates competitive enough in the labor market? 5. What can be the measures to solve the problem of mismatch/unemployment confronting the graduates of PUP Mulanay? Research Design This...
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...Nowadays, the women of the households are more apt to have a far larger opinion in family decisions. Also, the man of the home is likely to be more accepting of delegating the household duties and childcare to the women. The women are still the ones who will arrange transportation for the children and stay at home with a sick child. The majority of Americans would agree that two incomes are definitely mandatory to sustain a medium-class standard of living. Therefore, the increase in equality between men and women in a family environment has come at the price of both being forced to seek employment outside of the home. Providing equal opportunity for women allows them use their talents in the workforce and make better choices for themselves and their families and communities (Filipovic, 2012). The ability to plan families, gender equality marriages and social pressure to share in parenting together mean healthier kids, more involved parents, lower divorce rates and more stable families. The careers are important and good parenting even more so, reflect the fact that gender equality isn't the enemy of the family. In fact, it's much better for women, men and children than traditional gender...
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...African-American College Students: Personal History, Struggles, and Graduation Rheon Gibson Northern Illinois University Abstract In this report, I discuss the importance of African-American college students in higher education realms and why the topic appeals to my interests. I will also identify trends in research questions, methodology, and research findings; regarding three identified themes; Personal History, Struggles, and Graduation. In addition, I will provide the reader with an evaluation/critique of the existing literature, including; 1) contributions of literature to the field, 2) overall strengths, 3) overall weaknesses, 4) missing elements, and 5) what are the next steps for research. African-American College Students: Personal History, Struggles, and Graduation Introduction Importance to the Field Educational attainment amongst African-Americans is a crucial concept that not only affects African-American communities but it also affects society as a whole. Education provides a solid foundation for individuals to experience personal growth, increase one’s socioeconomic status, and obtain professional careers and licensures. Obtaining higher education does not begin upon admission to an accredited college or university; instead, it begins when one is first introduced to the educational system. This introduction can be in Kindergarten, Pre-K, the first year of home school, or wherever the first fundamental steps of acquiring a higher knowledge of comprehension...
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...looking for a job in today’s world it is known that companies aren’t concerned with whether someone couldn’t attend college because they couldn’t pay for it. They only care about whether a degree is held or not. This is why being part of the lower class has been so difficult for students wanting to continue their education. Preparing for a successful future begins with a quality education. For many students, however, the quality of the available education is dependent on their financial circumstances. In order to ensure that all American citizens are as successful as they can be, access to quality education must be based on effort and commitment, not an individual’s ability to pay for it. Today most people would agree that education is the key to success. It is almost impossible to have a successful career without having an advanced education from a superior school. Businesses and companies depend consequently on what school someone graduated from and what degree they have, that it creates an unfair bias and almost makes it impossible for someone to compete for a job when they could not afford the same education. In today’s economy it is more challenging to acquire a successful career. Businesses have become further meticulous in their hiring processes and are not speculating towards undergraduates to employ. Businesses are looking for applicants who have a degree and the experience to fulfill open positions. Bigger businesses and companies demand educated people to fulfill positions...
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