The Right Career Training Can Lead to a Rewarding Work At Home Job

Sept. 26, 2012 - PRLog -- PEACHTREE CORNERS, Georgia –  Work at home jobs have become increasingly more prevalent and diverse over the past several years. Whether it’s telecommuting for a major corporation or starting a home-based business, many Americans are searching for ways to improve their quality of life – and sometimes that means getting some additional career training.

Today’s work at home jobs provide substantial benefits above and beyond the corporate insurance package and vacation time. For many workers it’s the appeal of flexible work hours, reduced commutes and more time with the family. And if stocking feet and a sweatshirt is your idea of business casual then you can add that to the list as well.

“We really don’t live in a 9 to5 world anymore and the ability to working from home can make a significant difference in a person’s life,” said Rob Klapper, President of Ashworth College (http://www.ashworthcollege.edu/). “Many Ashworth students are working adults who sometimes juggle more than one job along with their family responsibilities. At the very least, a work from home job could save on daycare and commuting costs while freeing up more time with the family.”

Ashworth College is a leading online college, offering more than 115 accredited career diploma, certificate and college degree programs and many of its specialized career training programs are conducive to work from home jobs.

According to workathomeinfo.org, there are currently 30 million home-based businesses in the US. And according to teleworkresearchnetwork.com, 64 million U.S employees currently hold jobs that are compatible at least part time telework and 76% of all teleworkers work for private sector companies. These statistics show that for someone with the desire to work from home and the right skill set the opportunities are out there.

Making Time for a Career Change

There are a number of work at home jobs out there for those interested in the health, technology and creative services industries, i.e., medical billing and claims, computer service and repair, and graphic design. And as more and more companies embrace the concept, we will see an even broader range of career opportunities for nearly every type of employee whether an independent contractor, freelancer, or full or part time employee.

But what if you’re looking to find a work at home opportunity by turning a passion into a paycheck, seeking out something entirely new, or making a modification to a current career? Before taking the plunge it might be a good idea to assess your skills and consider making yourself more competitive with a refresher course through an online school like Ashworth College.

Students enrolled in one of Ashworth’s career programs can receive accredited career training in as little as six months and take advantage of a pay-as-you-go monthly payment plan. These programs are self-paced so that it is possible to get an education without giving up the day job. And Ashworth’s online programs cross a range of industries, all compatible with work at home careers, such as medical transcription, blogging, tax preparation, catering, interior design, sales, and child care.

“I am so very thankful to Ashworth College for all the helpful tips, professional knowledge, and motivation to become a better wedding planner and to always push myself to be the very best,” said Katrina Tyson, owner of Creative Blessings Wedding & Event Planning and a current Ashworth student enrolled in the Certified Wedding Planner program. “I’m looking forward to enrolling in other Ashworth College programs soon.”

About Ashworth College

Celebrating 25 years of Educating Minds and Changing Lives, leading online school Ashworth College has built a tradition of excellence by offering students worldwide an extensive range of online college degrees, online certificate programs, career training and online high school diploma options that are affordable and fit the busy schedules of working adults. Ashworth offers military education as well as specialized programs for corporate partners and homeschoolers.

Headquartered in Peachtree Corners, GA, Ashworth is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of the DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Ashworth is parent to James Madison High School which is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), an accreditation division of AdvancED and further provides career training and vocational programs in the fields of health, business, technology, education, and skilled trades through sister schools PCDI Canada, New York Institute of Photography and Sheffield School.