Using Online Education to Advance Your Career

Your education and your career are closely intertwined. Whether you already have a degree or not, workplace expectations increase every day and without continued learning we all risk being left behind.

Furthering your education allows you to expand your knowledge and attain the practical skills that can push your career to the next level, resulting in a promotion or new position with greater earnings, a title, and more responsibility. Luckily, online learning at SUNY Ulster makes gaining a degree, certification, or new skills affordable and flexible for working professionals.

Well Worth The Investment

For those interested in attaining an Associate’s degree, the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce cites that lifetime earnings increase by $400 thousand over those with only a high school diploma.

But, SUNY Ulster also offers online certificates and microcredentials for those who prefer to gain training in a specific field that will land them a technical career that pays well or a desired skill that will place them in a good position to be promoted or even start a business.

Whether taking online courses full time or part time, SUNY Ulster awards $1 million in scholarships annually in addition to financial aid, often leaving students with little to nothing to pay.

Upskill With One Of 19 Microcredentials

Lifelong learning is no longer nonessential to keep one’s career moving forward and earning a microcredential is an effective way to not only learn but to earn recognition for that skill.

They take much less time to earn than a full degree and once achieved, you are awarded a digital badge to add to your resume or LinkedIn profile. Microcredentials are becoming widely acceptable in the workplace and are useful for those seeking new employment of career advancement. Best of all, microcredentials can be stacked. Students can take the credits earned for the microcredential and apply them to a certificate or associate degree either directly after completion or anytime in the future.

If you feel stuck in a job that doesn’t satisfy your professional or financial goals, consider advancing your career with online learning. Making yourself a more valuable asset to your organization and demonstrating that you are committed to improving yourself and the quality of your work will pay off in the long run.