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Juggling School and Work:

How you can earn your degree while keeping your day job

 

Would you like to get the training and education you need to start a new career or progress in your current field? If you are considering going back to school to earn your degree or a technical certificate, but you’re not sure you can afford to stop working in your current job while you study, then it’s time to consider IBT! At the Institute for Business and Technology (IBT Tech) in Santa Clara, California, you can earn your certification as an Electrician, HVAC Technician, Medical Assistant, Medical Biller/Coder, Lab Assistant/EKG Technician/Phlebotomist, or Massage Therapist while continuing to work at your current job. Read on to learn more about IBT Tech, and how you can further your career prospects without quitting your day job.

Congratulations! Going back to school to earn a technical certificate is a great choice for your future. At IBT Tech, we have trained thousands of students just like you for success in technical, in-demand careers. Why not you? If you are concerned about your ability to juggle both school and work then let us assure you - You can do it! At IBT, we know our students are busy people, and we have designed our programs to be accessible for working students. Many students at IBT juggle their training with part- or full-time jobs; many of our students manage to fit their studies alongside their family and caregiving responsibilities as well. With a robust academic support system, flexible scheduling options, and career support services, you can find success at IBT as well. 

At IBT Tech, you are never alone. Here at IBT, we are like one big family, and we will be with you every step of the way as you work to fulfill your dream of a successful and promising future in a great new career. From the first time you call, our friendly and helpful academic support staff will be by your side. Admissions Representatives will answer your questions about our school and our programs, and will help you begin and complete the admissions process. Not sure which course of study to pursue? Our admissions reps are experts at guiding potential students towards deciding which career path is right for them. Ready to give us a call? Call us at 1-800-915-3562 now!

IBT’s student support extends much further than the admissions process. As an IBT student, you will have access to a vast breadth of resources. Our students are very important to the IBT Family, and the staff at IBT makes every effort to support and maintain close communication with each student. At IBT we have an open door policy; students enjoy full access to faculty and administrative staff for both academic and vocational advising. Students who require in-depth personal counseling will be referred to the appropriate services. If there is a special need for any student, our staff will make every effort to help or seek the counseling needed for each individual student, at any time! At IBT, our students are our priority. 

Our goal at IBT Tech is for every student to be a graduate; our mission is for every graduate to find rewarding employment in the field of their choice. We take student success very seriously: we are held to the highest standards by our accrediting bodies - ACCET and ACCSC - and we are required to maintain high placement rates. For this reason, we offer extensive support resources to our students. If you need help with your studies, you are invited to contact the Director of Education. The Director of Education schedules tutoring in various courses, as it is needed by students. At IBT our staff will do everything possible to see every student succeed in their chosen course of study. 

IBT’s career support services are designed to prepare students to enter the professional world with confidence. The IBT Career Services Department advises future and current students and assists every graduate in obtaining the employment for which he or she has been training. IBT’s career and placement services include, 

  • Professional development and individualized job placement advising for better employment
  • Assistance in the preparation of effective resumes and cover letters
  • Assistance in preparation for job interviews and completing job applications
  • Contacting prospective employers
  • Career fairs and on-campus interviewing
  • Access to IBT’s extensive network of employers in the Bay Area

IBT will stay by your side for the entire duration of your career: Graduates are welcomed to return at any time for free career-placement assistance and free refresher courses. To learn more about IBT Career Services and to explore how career training and professional support could put you on the path to a rewarding employment future, call the IBT campus today: 1-800-915-3562.

With IBT by your side you can go back to school without quitting your day job. Our student services and support will allow you to pursue a better life for you and your family, without sacrificing your current source of income. At IBT, we believe in you, and we know you can do it! Give us a call today to find out how you can make it happen with IBT.