Ashworth High School Offers Career-specific Education With New Vocational High School Programs

Nov. 29, 2009 - PRLog -- NORCROSS, Georgia –  Ashworth High School, a division of Ashworth College, announced today the addition of vocational high school curricula to its roster of high school programs.

The vocational program at Ashworth High School http://www.ashworthcollege.edu/programs/high-school offers students the opportunity to match personal interests to a selection of career programs in one of one of three vocational tracks – computers, health care or skilled trades. Each track allows students to acquire career-relevant learning prior to entering the job market.

“Most everyone understands the importance of a high school diploma, said Dr. Milton Miller, Ed.D., Vice President of Education at Ashworth College. “However, not everyone chooses to immediately go on to college.”  

“There are many high school graduates out there who simply prefer to enter the workforce and start earning income,” Dr. Miller added. “By providing students a practical, real-life education, Ashworth can help these students get a head start on their careers.”

Vocational Career Tracks

Once selecting a track, a student has the freedom of selecting select two different career courses or pair a career course with a business course.

“Through Ashworth High School’s vocational career tracks, students can gain skills that are applicable across a variety of business types,” said John Riser, Education Operations Director. “This educational experience will give many an advantage when looking for their first job.”

Riser also points out that these courses are not merely overviews, rather specialty concentrations. “Our career programs are developed by working professionals, who are considered experts in their respective fields,” he added. “Ashworth students are able to benefit from career-specific learning that is not always available in a traditional high school program.”

Each of Ashworth High School’s career tracks offer as many as ten career courses to choose from. Additionally, students also can choose from a list of six business courses. Available courses include:

Computers
* Computer  Programming with Visual Basic  
* Computer Network Security  
* Computer Network Technician  
* Graphic Design  
* PC Service and Repair –A+  
* Web site Design  

Health Care
* Fitness and Exercise  
* Health Records Specialist  
* Massage Techniques  
* Medical and Dental Office Assisting  
* Medical Billing  
* Nutrition Specialist  
* Pharmacy Tech  
* Physical Therapy Aide  

Skilled Trades:
* Auto Mechanics  
* Carpentry  
* Electrician  
* Gunsmithing  
* Heating and Air Conditioning  
* Home Inspection  
* Landscape Design  
* Locksmith  
* Motorcycle Repair  
* Plumbing  

Business:
* Introduction to Financial Statements
* Introduction to Sales
* Online Business Management  
* Accounting  
* Computer Accounting  
* Small Business Management

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About Ashworth College

Ashworth College, a leader in distance education, offers students worldwide more than 100 career-focused High School and Career online diploma programs; undergraduate and graduate online certificate programs; and Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s online degree programs that are affordable and fit the busy schedules of working adults. Ashworth also offers specialized programs to corporate partners, active duty military personnel, military spouses, and homeschoolers.

Headquartered in Norcross, GA, Ashworth is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), a division of the US Department of Education. Ashworth High School is also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). For more information visit http://www.ashworthcollege.edu/programs/high-school