At ASPIRA City College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, we understand why recent high school grads and adults are reluctant to get started during the Pandemic. But using “Pandemic Time” constructively to prepare for better times ahead is the smartest thing to do. Let’s explore a few of the reasons why here.
Get out Front and Employment-Ready with In-Demand Skills.
Pandemic uncertainty, unemployment figures, and living with less income make some prospective students feel reluctant about getting started with college. While hesitation is understandable, career education combats each of those conditions with concrete advantages.
Having the skills to be in demand by employers is always an advantage. ASPIRA City College’s programs lead to employment readiness for in-demand career skills unaffected by crises like COVID-19. For instance, the Pandemic led to a substantial increase in online shopping and people working remotely from home. That shift increased the already high demand for skilled professionals in digital communications, such as Web Designers, and for those in Information Technology Support Services, such as Computer Support Specialists. In healthcare, Medical Secretaries now conduct pre-appointment patient telephone interviews to determine if medical needs can be served over the phone, by video conference or whether an in-person visit is necessary. Medical Secretary, Computer Support, and Web Design are all listed as Bright Outlook Careers by the U.S. Department of Labor, so demand is projected to grow faster than average through 2028.
For Better Mental Health Get Out of Limbo
Over the past sixteen months of the Covid-19 Pandemic, record numbers of young adults say they feel increasingly anxious because they had to put so much on hold. Although the impact of Covid-19 is worldwide, young adults from low-income families are hit the hardest. While there is no single solution, one thing is sure, establishing a career path, and acquiring the training for it, creates purpose, and that action improves mental health. In other words, for better mental health, take yourself out of limbo.
ASPIRA City College offers advantages uniquely suited to adult learners, including recent high school grads and veterans, making getting started during the Pandemic the right move.
Reaping the Benefits of Attending ASPIRA City College Online
There are no crowded hallways, classrooms, dormitories, or virus concerns because you can attend classes online. Online learning opens a host of opportunities for students to attend college safely during the Pandemic and otherwise for students who need the freedom and flexibility to pursue education goals when with other commitments they may not. Here are a few of those benefits: Attend instructor-led live classes in a 4-hour time block once a week and complete coursework from anywhere in Pennsylvania with an internet connection.
- Option for a new laptop computer with built-in webcam & MS software
- 24/7 access to an extensive online library
- Virtual student services
- Instructor online office hours weekly
- You can APPLY NOW online
- And more.
ASPIRA’s Rolling Admissions Means You Can Get Started – Right Now.
ASPIRA City College offers rolling admissions, which means the College evaluates applications as they come in. There is no official application deadline, so students who apply now, meet admissions requirements, and are registered can begin the upcoming trimester. Rolling admissions means there’s no long wait between making a decision to apply and getting started into the program. ASPIRA City College programs are career-focused, designed without liberal arts and elective requirements so students can save even more time by completing their studies to graduate career-ready faster.
ASPIRA City College makes career and college exploration, including college visits Covid-Safe with virtual admissions and financial aid info sessions – and we can meet with you in the evening or on the weekend.
ASPIRA is a Cost-Conscious College, So You Spend Less and Save More
Saving money is always important to college students and their families. During the Pandemic, students can save money because student loan rates are some of the lowest in history. It’s a don’t miss out opportunity not only to pursue the education you need to get ahead now but be on track with more money in your pocket in the post-pandemic world.
ASPIRA City College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, keeps student borrowing low by keeping tuition affordable. Our Financial Aid Specialists live and breathe Student Aid and will help you make well-informed choices for your journey forward. You can rely on them to verify your eligibility, determine the aid you qualify for, explain options clearly, and help you apply.
Learn More About the Benefits of Career Education During the Pandemic
ASPIRA City College is here to remind would-be students that there are plenty of reasons to get started with career training right now during the Covid Pandemic. For more information about attending ASPIRA City College online, schedule a virtual visit for a helpful information session. You can also contact us online to request additional information.
