Degrees vs. certificates: tri-county educators offer both

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Degrees vs. certificates: Tri-county colleges see benefits of both

By Joshua Molina / Friday, June 9th, 2017 / Comments Off on Degrees vs. certificates: Tri-county colleges see benefits of both

Higher education professionals and experts agree that four-year degrees are essential for many jobs in the workforce, but certificates can help students learn a specific skill and enter the workforce sooner. “It is really a matter of your career goal,” said George Railey, associate superintendent and vice president for academic affairs at Allan Hancock College.…

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