How Continuing Education can Boost your Salary

For most of us, at some point in our careers we ask ourselves, "Is this really what I want to do for the rest of my life?" "What would happen if I followed my dream?" or "What can I do to increase my worth?" Whether it's changing a career direction entirely or simply enhancing the skills in your portfolio for your current job, continuing your education can have exponential effects.

But traditional universities can be expensive and time consuming. On top of that, colleges may not offer the right programs or courses for the specific areas you're looking to develop. In these cases, a more specialized career school is usually a better path.

From web development and health and fitness practices to acting and fashion design, there is a wide range of career school options that are designed to help you reach your goals. Not only do these programs add value from a pride perspective, but they can also lead to an increased salary.

Earlier this year, Huffington Post covered a story about a man who doubled his salary by participating in a nine-week program that teaches students how to write code for future software development and computer engineering jobs. A coding academy like this is a great example of a school that caters to a fast-growing market that helps drive employment for new jobs, as well as boost the resumes of participants who just want to add a little something extra to pump up their current careers. 

On top of building technical skills, many film schools, coding schools and other types of career schools help in other aspects of the job search or rise in the ranks within a company. When selecting a program, be sure to do your research and seek out a curriculum that includes hands-on training, communication with other students and instructors, and most importantly, a strong emphasis on employment placement leading up to graduation.

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