Recession starting a education trend HIGH!!!

So I didnt want my blog to only include celebrity life gossip or info in my store (INVAZION BOUTIQUE) but a touch on all subjects going on in today's world...

I couldn't help but notice around my inner circle how many of us decided to change career specialty fields for security purposes or just finally make the step to go back to school. So I decided to do a lil' research.. Lets be real, life is rough these days and if you are in a field of work that involves consumers your business suffered in some way, shape, or form.. I mean I have friends who are teachers who are back in school for nursing because a single girl can not survive on a teachers salery these days in Miami. People have been needing to think outside the box..

USA Today stated:
Millions of laid-off workers are being forced to make tough decisions about their futures. Since the recession began in December 2007, the economy has lost more than 5 million jobs.

In March, U.S. employers cut 633,000 jobs.

Pursuing a new career — even one that pays less — can be an easy call for people whose old jobs have disappeared, forcing them to re-evaluate their version of the American dream

Federal and state tuition aid for displaced workers entering college and vocational programs can make returning to school an appealing option: Students often can continue to collect unemployment benefits. They can get financial aid that covers most of their school costs and receive unemployment benefits as long as she's enrolled.

The $787 billion economic stimulus bill signed in February by President Obama includes $1.7 billion for adult employment services, including training, according to the Department of Labor.
Even so, the transition from old dreams to new realities can be painful. Many will realize they need to look at another path.

To attract laid-off workers, community colleges and technical schools are tailoring programs to appeal to adults who need new skills, working with local companies to match their needs and sending staff into factories and other workplaces to spread the word about state and federal retraining assistance.

There's growing demand for certificates and degrees that can be earned in a year or less and for training in emerging fields such as wind- and solar-energy technology and "green" construction.
When the recession eases, those industries might be among the first to start hiring. Many laid-off workers also are signing up for classes in old-school trades that still are in demand: heating and air-conditioning installation and repair, welding and truck driving.

Community college enrollment was up from 2% to 27%!

& locally Miami Dade College is cutting back on 30,000 classes due to lack of funds.. 5,000 students are predicted to not graduate due to lack of classes available!

SO if your thinking about going back to school register early!!

Hope this blog was found useful...

Ps. I myself who graduated with a degree in International Business and owns a phenominal store even considers getting a degree in something more specific to fall back such as nursing. Cant front on security!