Training and education in Alabama
While Alabama houses its fair share of larger universities like Auburn, the University of Alabama (at Birmingham and Huntsville), the University of South Alabama, and Troy University, it also offers some of the Southeastern United States’ best career-oriented schools. These smaller schools cater to the non-traditional student who is interested in getting a rewarding career off the ground in as little time as possible. Typical features of these schools include small class sizes, personalized career planning services, and instruction by industry-experienced professionals.
Foremost among these training centers is Birmingham’s Herzing College. Not surprisingly, Herzing’s certificate and degree programs are focused on business and technology. These sorts of career training programs should be paid particularly close attention to by Alabama residents, as a recent article in Forbes magazine lists Alabama among the top 10 places in the United States for high-paying tech jobs. Herzing’s programs in Computer Networking and IT not only offer the basic training required by students looking to take advantage of this hot job market but also offer internship opportunities that take education outside the classroom and into the real world. Students benefit from these internships by building industry-relevant contacts and by adding genuine work experience to their resumes.