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CareerJournal.com:
Is Earning an Executive M.B.A.
Past the Age of 50 Worth It?
"Question: I am curious to know at what age the value of an executive M.B.A. degree diminishes. I am now
51 and considered a senior executive, and I need to know if there is much value past 50..."
 
National Center for Research in Vocational Education "NCRVE is the nation's largest center for
research and development in work-related education.  Its mission to strengthen education to prepare all
individuals for lasting and rewarding employment, and lifelong learning..."
 
MSN Encarta: 6 Things That Are Right with Schools "I've been writing about school reform for some
time now, and let me tell you, on this beat you learn a lot about what's wrong with schools..." 080120
 
MSN Encarta: Secret Students "For some nontraditional students, returning to school is an undercover
endeavor. By day, they work traditional jobs: marketing professionals, office managers, and teachers. By
night, they attend school, carefully separating their work lives from their student lives. These "academic
moonlighters" are keeping their scholastic missions hush-hush in order to advance in their careers or
venture off into new ones. Find out why they're keeping their educational alter egos a secret..." 080120
 
NWREL: Balancing Life and Work, Volume II "As teachers help students see connections between
career applications and traditional subjects like English, the arts, science, and social studies, students may
discover careers they may have never before considered. This site tells stories from six schools where
career-related learning creates an engaging and rigorous learning experience for students..."
 
PhD Fusion: Jobs-Tasks-Skills "Having read the most recent thread about the terminally unemployable
communications major, I thought I would test my re-subscribing skills by offer an observation or two..."
 
Yahoo! Education: Big money from liberal arts? "When Cathy Lauer revealed her decision to major in
art history, her family expressed concern. What would she do with a bachelor's degree in such an esoteric
subject? What was its value in the real world? Would a liberal arts degree help her get a job?..."
 
MSN: Unlikely Routes to Dream Careers "As children, we decide we want to become doctors,
astronauts, and rock stars. As we get older (and wiser), we home in on our talents, skills, and passions to
cultivate a career that suits us..."
 
CareerJournal.com: Teaching English in China: One Expat's Experience "Having little luck finding
an attractive job offer in the U.S. in 2004, I decided to take my skills where they were wanted -- abroad..."
 
CNNMoney: Most lucrative college degrees "Nine out of 10 employers see higher competition for
qualified graduates, according to a new survey. Why it pays to be a nerd..."
 
Vocational Information Center: Early Childcare and Education Career Guide "Explore careers in
Childcare and Education with the following links to job descriptions, which include information such as daily
activities, skill requirements, salary and training required..."