Should Washington DC Colleges Provide Education or Job Training?

As Washington DC colleges grow and expand, there are more and more specific majors available. However, along with this there is a bit of a debate on whether or not a college program should be geared towards a specific career.

Years ago, the standard was a liberal arts education. In this course of study, students would learn a variety of subjects, including literature, philosophy, history, math, science, and English. The thought was that a liberal arts education would prepare you for any workplace challenges that may present themselves. Additionally, on the job training was widely available.

As time went on, there were more specialized majors available. These majors were great for people who were certain about what they wanted to do with their lives. However, this gave employers a pool of people who were ready to start working without specialized training. As time went on and more of these people were available, the number of employers offering paid training went down.

Potomac Offers a Balance of Education and Training

So now college programs are in a predicament. Do they try to gear all their programs towards a career path, or leave some degrees more open? While traditional 4-year colleges continue to teach liberal arts degrees other Washington DC Colleges have chosen to concentrate on career focused education.

Potomac's programs are designed to provide career focused education, without being so specific that it locks you into one possibility. For example, Potomac's business degrees include accounting, business management, international business, and government contract management. These programs are specific enough to assure employers that you have an understanding of the work, but they are also broad enough that you can apply for a number of positions.

One thing is for sure, employers like to see applicants who already have an understanding of the job for which they are applying. Even employers who offer training like to see this because it decreases the chance that the applicant will not be able to pick up the training. This improves the employer's bottom line by streamlining the training process.

Contact Potomac Today for More Information!

So if you're looking to enhance your resume or to start in a new field, contact Potomac today for more information. We can help you better market yourself with a business degree or certification.