Some careers will
require additional training or education. There are distance
learning opportunities and resources to get the training
and education you need. More and more people are going on-line
to complete their education.
3A: Online
Training, Courses and Degree Programs
Finding
training and educational resources that fit your time
contraints and budget can be a challenge. Here are some
resources to explore. A useful resource is College
and Career Programs for Deaf Students.
This publication is also available as a hard copy for
$12.95. To order a copy of the book, please visit the
GRI's
publications' webpage.
You might also want to try VESID
(Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals
with Disabilities) to explore other possibilities. Check
your state's vocational program for more information.
If
you are considering a career that requires a more advanced
degree or a graduate degree you need to think carefully
when exploring programs. Think about the reputation of
the school, the cost, the location, and specializations
that are offered. These guides will help you through the
process.
People
also look at a college or graduate program's ranking --
how well it compares to other colleges or programs like
it.
In
order to compile rankings, a variety of factors are used
such as placement of graduates, academic credentials of
faculty, etc. Be sure to learn what factors were
used to compile the rankings that you find.
