Lawrence Tech eases education transition with 36 new certificates
Not everyone needs a new degree to make it in today’s new economy. Lots of people already have a bachelor’s or higher, which is why Lawrence Technological University came up with certificates.When Lawrence Tech recently started focusing on retraining people who have lost their jobs for new careers in industries with ample opportunities, university officials quickly realized a lot of these people weren’t your stereotypical high school drop-out metal bender.”The majority of these people have is not two degrees but at least one degree,” says Lisa Kujawa, assistant provost for enrollment at Lawrence Tech. “What they’re looking for is short-term learning opportunities so they can transition into another career.”That’s where Lawrence Tech’s 36 new certificates come in. They are focused on emerging fields in the new economy, such as alternative energy, film, or sustainable architecture. For information on these certificate programs call (800) CALL-LTU ext. 1, send an email to admissions@ltu.edu or click here.Source: Lisa Kujawa, assistant provost for enrollment at Lawrence TechWriter: Jon Zemke
Not everyone needs a new degree to make it in today’s new economy. Lots of people already have a bachelor’s or higher, which is why Lawrence Technological University came up with certificates.
When Lawrence Tech recently started focusing on retraining people who have lost their jobs for new careers in industries with ample opportunities, university officials quickly realized a lot of these people weren’t your stereotypical high school drop-out metal bender.
“The majority of these people have, if not two degrees, at least one degree,” says Lisa Kujawa, assistant provost for enrollment at Lawrence Tech. “What they’re looking for is short-term learning opportunities so they can transition into another career.”
That’s where Lawrence Tech’s 36 new certificates come in. They are focused on emerging fields in the new economy, such as alternative energy, film, or sustainable architecture.
For information on these certificate programs call (800) CALL-LTU ext. 1, send an email to admissions@ltu.edu or click here.
Source: Lisa Kujawa, assistant provost for enrollment at Lawrence Tech
Writer: Jon Zemke
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