Industry education gains ground: education courses enhance and enrich an individual's knowledge and job performance.For those who have taken any type of adult education course recently, you're you're Contraction of you are. you're you are you're be part of a growing trend. And if you're still unsure about the value of "going back to school," there's little need to worry. Research shows real benefits exist. In her 2001 report, Return on Investment in Training, author Bettina Bettina is an Italian derivative of Elizabeth. It is also the stage name used by Bettina Bush, a voice actor and singer who was the original voice of Rainbow Brite. Lankard Brown writes: "Training empowers workers. Employees who receive training through a business's commitment to employee development are better able to manage their own career development, become self-starters and retain a sense of self-worth self-worth n. Self-esteem; self-respect. Noun 1. self-worth - the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; "it was beneath his dignity to cheat"; "showed his true dignity when under pressure" ." Experience tells the same story. "By providing educational opportunities for staff, an employer will find the end result to be a more positive and productive operation," said Mark McDonald, CPM (1) (Critical Path Method) A project management planning and control technique implemented on computers. The critical path is the series of activities and tasks in the project that have no built-in slack time. . As the President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the Wilson Wilson, city (1990 pop. 36,930), seat of Wilson co., E N.C., in a rich agricultural region; inc. 1849. It is a commercial and industrial center with a large tobacco market. Manufactures include textile goods (especially clothing), metal products, and processed foods. White Co., a Michigan-based property management company, McDonald has sent 25 employees to National Apartment Association (NAA NAA Nomina Anatomica Avium. ) courses. "I believe that all staff benefit through continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). and the benefits to the company can be tremendous." A Win-Win win-win adj. Of or being a situation in which the outcome benefits each of two often opposing groups: a win-win proposition for the buyer and the seller. Situation Initially, Amerisouth Realty realty n. a short form of "real estate." (See: real estate) REALTY. An abstract of real, as distinguished from personalty. Realty relates to lands and tenements, rents or other hereditaments. Vide Real Property. in Dallas Dallas, city (1990 pop. 1,006,877), seat of Dallas co., N Tex., on the Trinity River near the junction of its three forks; inc. 1871. The second largest Texas city, after Houston, and the eighth largest U.S. sent employees to NAA courses to, "show the fee management owners that we had qualified people on each of our properties," explained Executive Vice President Audrey Audrey awkward rural wench who jilts a countryman for a clown. [Br. Drama: Shakespeare As You Like It] See : Rusticity Kelly, CAM cam, mechanical device cam, mechanical device for converting a rotating motion into a reciprocating, or back-and-forth, motion, or for changing a simple motion into a complex one. , CAPS, COS. "Now that we own all of our properties, we send them for the experience of having a designation." To date, Amerisouth has sent more than 50 employees to NAA programs including: National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP NALP National Association for Law Placement (Washington, DC) NALP National Apartment Leasing Professional NALP National Action Learning Programme (Ireland) ), Certified See certification. Apartment Manager (CAM), Certified Apartment Property Supervisor (CAPS) and Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician See PC technician and software technician. (CAMT CAMT Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician CAMT Canadian Association for Music Therapy CAMT Colorado Association for Music Therapy CAMT Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy CAMT Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching ). Sending employees to the designation programs changes their whole overall attitude, said Kelly. "They become more productive, self confident and they know you have invested your money in their success." McDonald agrees, noting that NAA courses promote, "motivation, loyalty and a more capable, professional and experienced staff." He said most employees are "energized during and following the courses and this rubs off on others. It is very important to empower empower verb To encourage or provide a person with the means or information to become involved in solving his/her own problems them to make more decisions and to be particularly attentive at·ten·tive adj. 1. Giving care or attention; watchful: attentive to detail. 2. Marked by or offering devoted and assiduous attention to the pleasure or comfort of others. to their thoughts and recommendations. There always seems to be a more positive attitude and a higher degree of professionalism professionalism the upholding by individuals of the principles, laws, ethics and conventions of their profession. following a class, and with proper follow-up follow-up, n the process of monitoring the progress of a patient after a period of active treatment. follow-up subsequent. follow-up plan , it continues." For Property Manager Tricia Foreman, of Richmond, Va., University Village Apartments, NAA's CAM and CAMT classes have helped her job performance. "A lot of the material I felt I already knew from previous classes, but I still learned many new ideas "New Ideas" is the debut single by Scottish New Wave/Indie Rock act The Dykeenies. It was first released as a Double A-side with "Will It Happen Tonight?" on July 17, 2006. The band also recorded a video for the track. and met other people in my profession that were willing to share their ideas with me. It has broadened my horizon, and introduced me to the ways other companies do business." She's even made some specific changes to how she does her job. "The CAM class gave me ideas such as sending correspondence in both English and Spanish Spanish, river, c.150 mi (240 km) long, issuing from Spanish Lake, S Ont., Canada, NW of Sudbury, and flowing generally S through Biskotasi and Agnew lakes to Lake Huron opposite Manitoulin island. There are several hydroelectric stations on the river. , leaving candy candy: see confectionery. candy Sweet sugar- or chocolate-based confection. The Egyptians made candy from honey (combined with figs, dates, nuts, and spices), sugar being unknown. gift bags in apartments after work orders are done and [realizing] the benefits of marketing to local restaurants and vendors." The only female in the Richmond area to take the CAMT class, Foreman credited the experience with improving her communication skills while dealing with resident maintenance issues, and her ability to communicate with maintenance staff. "As a result of the program, our company has improved its preventative maintenance program based on the information I learned." From the employer viewpoint, Kelly said additional education increases an employees' self-confidence. "The employee seems to be more organized and efficient," she said. Other significant advantages? "When refinancing Refinancing An extension and/or increase in amount of existing debt. a property, the bank really looks at the qualifications of the staff," she said. Plus, students come away with many new friends, contacts and ideas. Overall, she said, employees come away with a better understanding of their responsibilities, are more conscientious con·sci·en·tious adj. 1. Guided by or in accordance with the dictates of conscience; principled: a conscientious decision to speak out about injustice. 2. and develop more customer service-oriented attitudes. Melissa Graban, a Regional Property Manager for PM One Ltd. in Farmington Hills Far·ming·ton Hills A city of southeast Michigan, an industrial suburb of Detroit. Population: 81,400. , Mich., has taken and taught NAA's NALP course. She currently is enrolled in the CAM course. She defined herself as more "goal oriented o·ri·ent n. 1. Orient The countries of Asia, especially of eastern Asia. 2. a. The luster characteristic of a pearl of high quality. b. A pearl having exceptional luster. 3. " and is quite a spokeperson now. Having first-hand knowledge of the teacher and student perspective, she encourages her employees, peers and superiors to enroll as a career development opportunity. "I encourage other employers to enroll employees because it will assist in improving the professionalism of their staff." Overcoming Obstacles Of course, having an employee at a class means that employee is not in the office. "Time away from the property is always a roadblock," said Kelly. But, she said that the long-term Long-term Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year. long-term 1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term. benefits are worth the time away from the property. McDonald, too, is committed to the education process, accordingly, Wilson White provides in-house In-house In the context of general equities, keeping an activity within the firm. For example, rather than go to the marketplace and sell a security for a client to anyone, an attempt is made to find a buyer to complete the transaction with the firm. training between October and April. An NAA teacher for six years, Lynn Watson of Cornerstone cornerstone Ceremonial building block, dated or otherwise inscribed, usually placed in an outer wall of a building to commemorate its dedication. Often the stone is hollowed out to contain newspapers, photographs, or other documents reflecting current customs, with a view to Realty Management Corp., based in Cincinnati, is an instructor for CAM and NALP students. She remembers the challenges of being a student and employee. "Taking courses and working at the same time was the hardest thing I ever did," she said. But it was well worth it she said, urging industry colleagues to "try to make this a career, not just a job." Looking Ahead Participation in adult education is prevalent and has steadily increased, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a report by the Education Statistics Service Institute of the U.S. Department of Education. And it's not just education in the traditional, campus sense. Respondents In the context of marketing research, a representative sample drawn from a larger population of people from whom information is collected and used to develop or confirm marketing strategy. were most likely to participate in work-related and personal development courses. The `e' in education has another meaning as well. Adult education Web site traffic is up. According to a February 2002 report from Fulcrum fulcrum: see lever. Analytics, traffic to adult education sites has increased by 60 percent since 1997. Whatever the location, format or style of education course, Foreman said adult education within the rental industry is important. "No matter how much experience you have in this business, it is crucial to keep abreast Verb 1. keep abreast - keep informed; "He kept up on his country's foreign policies" keep up, follow trace, follow - follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something; "We must follow closely the economic development is Cuba" ; "trace the of the many changes that take place in property management," she said. Watson said that knowledge truly is power. She said that employers should educate their employees, which will generate a happier, better workforce. As a teacher, she gives 150 percent to her students, and touts the philosophy, "People stay with a career, but they change jobs." For more information on NAA courses contact your local NAA affiliate. NAA Designation Courses Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) * Property Maintenance for Managers * Adding Value with Technology * Financial Management * Human Resource Management * Legal Responsibility * Management for Residential Issues * Risk Management * Fair Housing * Marketing Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) * Overview of Apartment Community Maintenance * Personal and Property Safety * Putting the Fair in Fair Housing * Customer Service: People Maintenance * Customer Service: Creating a Lasting Impression * Basic Electrical Repairs and Replacements * Basic Plumbing plumbing, piping systems inside buildings for water supply and sewage. The Romans had a highly developed plumbing system; water was brought to Rome by aqueducts and distributed to homes in lead pipes—hence the name plumbing from the Latin word plumbum Repairs and Replacements * HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) In the home or small office with a handful of computers, HVAC is more for human comfort than the machines. In large datacenters, a humidity-free room with a steady, cool temperature is essential for the trouble-free Introduction and Preventive Maintenance The routine checking of hardware that is performed by a field engineer on a regularly scheduled basis. See remedial maintenance. preventive maintenance - (PM) To bring down a machine for inspection or test purposes. See provocative maintenance, scratch monkey. * Appliance A stand-alone hardware device or software environment dedicated to a specific task. See hardware appliance and software appliance. Introduction and Preventive Maintenance Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician Level II (CAMT II) * Advanced Electrical Maintenance * Advanced Appliance Maintenance * Advanced Plumbing Maintenance * Advanced HVAC Maintenance Certified Apartment Property Supervisor (CAPS) * Human Resource Management * Adding Value With Technology * Financial Responsibility * Legal Responsibility * Marketing * Property Evaluation, Acquisition and Renovation * Risk Management * Property Maintenance for Supervisors Certified Apartment Supplier (CAS) Required programs * Marketing * Risk Management * Financial Management Select an elective elective non-urgent; at an elected time, e.g. of surgery. elective adjective Referring to that which is planned or undertaken by choice and without urgency, as in elective surgery, see there noun Graduate education noun from one of the following: * Fair Housing * Property Maintenance for Managers * Human Resource Management * Legal Responsibility * Management for Residential Issues National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP) * Keys to Success in Leasing * Leasing and the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the * Leasing Demonstration and Resolving Objections * Legal Aspects * Rental Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures are a set of documents that describe an organization's policies for operation and the procedures necessary to fulfill the policies. They are often initiated because of some external requirement, such as environmental compliance or other governmental * Telephone Presentations * The Leasing Interview and Qualifying Residents Rental Owners Course (ROC) Not a designation program. * Ownership and Property Management * Employees * Preparing the Property * Rent * Marketing * Applications * Screenings * Rental Agreements A rental agreement is a contract, usually written, between the owner of a property and a renter who desires to have temporary possession of the property. As a minimum, the agreement identifies the parties, the property, the term of the rental, and the amount of rent for the term. and Leasing Forms * Moving In * End of the Lease * Resident Problems * Evictions * Resident Retention * Taxes * Protecting Your Investment * Section 8 following is a sampling of NAA courses offered by NAA affiliates.
Florida
Affiliation: Apartment Association of Greater Orlando
Contact: Gary@aag.org
7-May Fair Housing
9-May CAM-T Electrical (Part 1 of 2)
9-May EPA Certification
10-May Certified Pool Operator (Part 1 of 2)
11-May Certified Pool Operator (Part 1 of 2)
14-May Writing Management Plans
15-May Volusia-Hvac
16-May Extended CAM/CAS Module 2
21-May CAPS Module 2
22-May Highly Effective Leasing
23-May CAM-T Electrical (Part 2 of 2)
4-Jun Effective Budgeting
6-Jun CAM-T Customer Service
7-Jun Certified Pool Operator (Part 1 of 2)
8-Jun Certified Pool Operator (Part 1 of 2)
11-Jun Advanced Marketing Techniques
13-Jun Extended CAM/CAS Module 3
18-Jun CAPS Module 3
18-Jun Legal Seminar
19-Jun Volusia-Effective Budgeting
9-Jul CAM-T II Advance HVAC
16-Jul CAPS Module 4
17-Jul Volusia-Legal Seminar
18-Jul EPA Certification
18-Jul Extended CAM/CAPS Module 4 Financial Management
23-Jul CAM-T II Advance HVAC
24-Jul Fair Housing
25-Jul Vendor & Contractor Relations
1-Aug Legal Seminar
9-Aug Certified Pool Operator (Part 1 of 2)
10-Aug Certified Pool Operator (Part 2 of 2)
13-Aug CAM-T II Advance Appliance
14-Aug Volusia-Resident Relations & Retention
15-Aug Extended CAM/CAPS Module 5
maintenance for Mangers & Fair Housing
20-Aug CAPS Module 5
27-Aug CAM-T II Advanced Appliance
5-Sep Organizational Skills/Time Management
10-Sep CAM-T Advanced Plumbing Part 1 of 2
17-Sep CAPS Module 6
17-Sep Fair Housing
18-Sep Volusia-Fair Housing
19-Sep Extended CAM/CAS Module 6
Management for Residential Issues
24-Sep CAM-T II Advanced Plumbing Part 2 of 2
25-Sep Advanced Topics in Leasing
11-Oct Certified Pool Operator (Part 1 of 2)
12-Oct Certified Pool Operator (Part 2 of 2)
15-Oct CAM-T Advanced Electrical (Part 1 of 2)
15-Oct CAPS Module 7
16-Oct Legal Seminar
17-Oct EPA Certification
17-Oct Extended CAM/CAS Module 7 Community
Analysis & Conclusion
18-Oct Lead Hazard Awareness Training
22-Oct CAM-T II Advanced Electrical (Part 2 of 2)
22-Oct National Apartment Leasing Professional 3-Day Course
29-Oct Apartment Leasing as a Career
19-Nov Fair Housing
20-Nov Volusia-Legal Hazard Awareness Training
Affiliation: South East Florida Apartment Association
Contact: www.sefaa.com
7-May Fair Housing
13-Aug Certified Apartment Manager
18-Sep Maintenance Seminar
22-Oct National Apartment Leasing Professional
North Carolina
Affiliation: Triad Apartment Association
Contact: www.triadapartmentasscoc.com
May Certified Apartment Property Supervisor
CFC
Certified Pool Operator
Jun Certified Apartment Property Supervisor
"""Outrageous Customer Service"""
Jul Certified Apartment Property Supervisor
CFC
Fair Housing 2-1/2 day sessions
Aug Certified Apartment Property Supervisor
Sep National Apartment Leasing Professional
Certified Apartment Manager
Certified Apartment Property Supervisor
CFC
Certified Pool Operator
Oct Fair Housing 2-1/2 day sessions
Maintenance HVAC
Leasing Principles
Nov Certified Apartment Property Supervisor
Dec Certified Apartment Property Supervisor
Affiliation: Charlotte Apartment Association
Contact: www.charlotteapartmentassn.org
16-May Real Estate Licensing Compliance Seminar
24-May Certified Pool Operator
Virginia
Affiliation: Blue Ridge Apartment Association
Contact: www.brac.com
Sep Housing Fair
17-Oct General Appliance Repair Seminar
19-Nov Fair Housing Seminar
Colorado
Affiliation: Apartment Association of Colorado Springs
Contact: www.aacshq.org
7-May Pool Seminar
23-May Employment Law: The Newest Developments You
Must Know
Maryland
Affiliation: Maryland Multi-Housing Association
Contact: www.mmhaonline.com
8-May Fair Housing Seminar
16-May The Basic Maintenance Series: How to do Dry Wall
23-May CFC Certification Course
29-May "Community Clean-Up: Take Action Against Crime."
"Grime, & Drugs"
20-Jun The Basic Maintenance Series: How to do Punch List
10-Jul Goal Setting & Problem Solving
28-Aug How to Prepare an Effective Budget
18-Sep Maintenance for Property Managers
9-Oct "Interviewing & Hiring Techniques and How to Supervise,,"
"Counsel, & Terminate"
21-Oct National Apartment Leasing Professional Course Begins
13-Nov OSHA Regulatory Requirements
12-Dec Fair Housing Seminar
Missouri
Affiliation: Missouri Apartment Association
Contact: www.moapts.org
19-Nov AAKC Fair Housing Seminar
Saint Louis Apartment Association
Contact: www.slaa.org
21-May Fair Housing Seminar
17-Jul Tax Compliance (2 days)
Sep Certified Apartment Property Supervisor (CAPS)
National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP)
24-Oct Educational Fall Showcase & Seminars
6-Nov Appliance Repairs
California
Affiliation: San Diego County Apartment Association
Contact: www.sdcaa.org
8-May Maintenance Training
14-May Leasing Series I
15-May Maintenance Training
16-May Environmental Seminar
22-May Maintenance Training
23-May Certified Apartment Manager (CAM)
5-Jun Maintenance Training
19-Jun Maintenance Training
20-Jun Leasing Series II
20-Jun Certified Apartment Manager (CAM)
26-Jun Maintenance Training
10-Jul Maintenance Training
16-Jul Fair Housing III
16-Jul Certified Apartment Manager (CAM)
17-Jul Maintenance Training
18-Jul Certified Apartment Manager (CAM)
24-Jul Maintenance Training
7-Aug Maintenance Training
14-Aug Maintenance Training
20-Aug Certified Apartment Manager (CAM)
21-Aug Maintenance Training
22-Aug Certified Apartment Manager (CAM)
28-Aug Maintenance Training
10-Sep Educational Seminar
10-Sep Certified Apartment Manager (CAM)
11-Sep Maintenance Training
12-Sep Certified Apartment Manager (CAM)
17-Sep Fair Housing I
18-Sep Maintenance Training
24-Sep Mold Seminar
25-Sep Maintenance Training
9-Oct Maintenance Training
15-Oct Fair Housing II
16-Oct Maintenance Training
17-Oct Certified Apartment Manager (CAM)
23-0ct Maintenance Training
6-Nov Maintenance Training
12-Nov Educational Seminar
13-Nov Maintenance Training
14-Nov Certified Apartment Manager (CAM)
19-Dec Fair Housing III
27-Nov Maintenance Training
4-Dec Maintenance Training
11-Dec Maintenance Training
18-Dec Maintenance Training
Texas
Affiliation: Lubbock Apartment Association
Contact: www.lubbockapartments.com
10-May Certified Apartment Property Supervisor (CAPS)
Legal Responsibilities
11-May Certified Apartment Property Supervisor (CAPS)
Risk Management
Affiliation: Houston Apartment Association
Contact: www.haaonline.org
8-May CAM/CAS: Property Maintenance for Managers
9-May CAPS: Adding Value with Technology
13-May Make-ready and Repair (3 days)
14-May Leasing 101
22-May CAM/CAS Legal Responsibilities & Government Relations
29-May PowerPoint 101
4-Jun NALP I: Keys to Success
4-Jun NALP II: Telephone Presentations
11-Jun NALP III: The Leasing Interview & Qualifying Residents
11-Jun NALP IV: Leasing & The Internet
12-Jun CAM/CAS: Risk Management
18-Jun NALP V: Rental Policies & Procedures
18-Jun Windows 101
18-Jun NALP VI: The Leasing Demonstration & Resolving Objections
25-Jun Bookkeeping/Budgeting 101
25-Jun NALP VII: Legal Aspects
25-Jun NALP Market Survey Presentation
10-Jul CAM/CAS: Management for Residential Issues
15-Jul CAMT: Electrical (4 days)
16-Jul Leasing 101
18-Jul CAPS: Marketing
23-Jul Word 101
24-Jul CAM: Apartment Community Analysis & Fair Housing
5-Aug CAMT: HVAC (4 days)
7-Aug CAS: Marketing
15-Aug CAPS: Property Maintenance
21-Aug CAM/CAS: Adding Value with Technology
22-Aug Fair Housing Seminar
26-Aug CAMT II: Appliances (4 days)
9-Sep CAMT II: Plumbing (4 days)
10-Sep Excel 101
11-Sep CAM/CAS: Human Resource Management
17-Sep Leasing 101
19-Sep CAPS: Legal Responsibilities
24-Sep Word 101
25-Sep CAM: Financial Management
26-Sep Media Relations Seminar
30-Sep CAMT II: Advanced Electrical (3 days)
8-Oct NALP I: Keys to Success
8-Oct NALP II: Telephone Presentations
9-Oct CAM/CAS: Property Maintenance for Managers
15-Oct NALP III: The Leasing Interview & Qualifying Residents
15-Oct NALP IV: Leasing & The Internet
21-Oct CAMT II: Advanced Appliance (4 days)
22-0ct Excel 101
22-0ct NALP V: Rental Policies & Procedures
22-0ct NALP VI: The Leasing Demonstration & Resolving Objections
23-0ct CAM/CAS Legal Responsibilities & Government Relations
29-0ct NALP VII: Legal Aspects
29-0ct NALP Market Survey Presentation
30-Oct PowerPoint 101
4-Nov CAMT II: Advanced Plumbing (3 days)
6-Nov CAM: Risk Management
7-Nov CAM: Risk Management
11-Nov CAMT II: Advanced Plumbing (2 days)
12-Nov Leasing 101
13-Nov Bookkeeping/Budgeting 101
21-Nov Leasing and Marketing Seminar
2-Dec CAMT II: Advanced HVAC (3 days)
3-Dec PowerPoint 101
9-Dec CAMT II: Advanced HVAC (2 days)
RELATED ARTICLE: Participation in adult learning. Percentage of adults ages 18-44 who participated in credential credential verb To determine or verify titles, qualifications, documents, completion of required training, and continuing education, in those persons who function in a professional or official capacity–eg, ER physician, neurosurgeon, etc. Cf Credentials. or other types of learning programs in the past 12 months: 1999 1 Includes participation in apprenticeships, courses for basic skills, personal development, English as a Second Language, work-related courses, and credential programs in organizations other than postsecondary institutions. 2 Includes both part- and full-time participation in postsecondary institutions leading to a college degree, diploma DIPLOMA. An instrument of writing, executed by, a corporation or society, certifying that a certain person therein named is entitled to a certain distinction therein mentioned. 2. , or certificate. NOTE: Adults may be counted in both categories. Individuals may have participated in both a credentical program in a college or university and some other learning activity. Data have been revised from previously published figures, SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, NCES NCES National Center for Education Statistics NCES Net-Centric Enterprise Services (US DoD) NCES Network Centric Enterprise Services NCES Net Condition Event Systems . National Household Education Surveys Program (NHES NHES National Household Education Survey NHES National Health Examination Survey NHES Northern Hills Elementary School (various locations) ), 1999 (Adult Education Survey). [GRAPHICS OMITTED] RELATED ARTICLE: A look at the numbers. Approximately 90 million adults, or 46 percent, were engaged in one or more types of adult education in the 12-month period prior to the National Households Education Survey (NHES): 1999 interview. This represents a significant increase compared to the rates observed in the 1991 and 1995 surveys. Adults were most likely to participate in work-related courses and personal development courses. The 1999 interview also reveled that: * Participation in learning activities increased from 38 percent of those in the population age 18 and above in 1991 to 48 percent in 1999. These activities included participation in credential programs, provided either by a postsecondary institution or some other kind of organization, such as an employer; work. related learning other than a credential program; basic skills training; learning English as a Second Language; apprenticeships; and learning for purposes of personal development. * For those ages 18-44, participation in credential programs leading to a degree, certificate or diploma from a postsecondary institution generally decreased with age in 1999, while participation in all other kinds of adult learning activities remained about the same for all age groups within this age range. At ages 21-22, the percentage of the population who participated in a credential program in a postsecondary institution was about the same as the percentage who participated in all other types of adult learning. At ages 43-44, 7 percent of adults participated in credential programs in postsecondary institutions, and 56 percent participated in other types of adult learning activities. * Adults studied with different types of providers. In 1999, among those age 18 and above who participated in credential courses of all kinds, 74 percent took courses from a postsecondary institution, and the rest from a business or other kind of organization. At least half of those age 18 and above who participated in work-related courses took courses given by businesses or professional associations. Among adults who took courses for personal development, private organizations were the most likely providers (48 percent). Susan L. Fitzgerald is a freelance writer who lives in Herndon, Va. She is the former Editor of Assisted Living as·sist·ed living n. A living arrangement in which people with special needs, especially older people with disabilities, reside in a facility that provides help with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. Today. |
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