The Retraining Program for Liberal Arts Graduates

Bramson ORT Offers a Retraining Program for Liberal Arts College Grads

Alexandra Ziscovici is a recent graduate from Syracuse University and a participant in Harvard University’s International Law Program. Now as one of the top liberal arts college graduates, she anticipates enrolling in a technical school. Why are so many liberal arts college graduates enrolling in technical colleges? Technical schools such as Bramson ORT College offer Professional Retraining Programs that enhance students’ skills by offering hands-on and marketable trades in today’s tough job market. Read Alexandra’s story below and discover the benefits of joining an in-demand degree program today!

"There are many reasons why a technical school education is appealing to a liberal arts graduate such as myself. I find the necessity to sharpen what I lacked in my education - a trade! In this job market, competition is at its peak. To assure oneself a trade is the smartest thing one can do. I majored in French and International Relations. What can I declare at the end of my four years of study? I submerged my life in academia, but has it helped me find a job? Students across the nation are asking the same question. This is where a polytechnic education comes in handy. It will give you the key to not only apply what you learned with your Bachelors Degree, but also help your coveted eloquence and technical training stand out in the competitive job-market. You can prove what you know in theory with the hands-on experience that many employers perceive as desirable.

Having received a diverse and international education, I now want to go back to school to compliment my knowledge with the skills that are sought after in high demand. We are living in the digital age, surrounded by constantly changing technology. If you are not on the computer, then your business is already antiquated. I know that I can acquire an advanced technical skillset by returning to a (technical) school and learning computer operations, programming, graphic design, game design, and all things that are most importantly, in-demand. It’s never too late. Technical schools with retraining programs such as Bramson ORT College offer hands-on skills in addition to internship and job placement assistance.

In many ways, technical schools can teach you practicality. You would be learning a set of skills that help prepare you for the “real world.” New jobs are surfacing and old ones are constantly updating their staff. This is where a technical institute will distinguish you from the rest. In today’s economy, many employers require HTML proficiency, knowledge of programming, experience in user-interface, web design, renewable energy technology, and many more. Liberal arts students can explore and sharpen their skillset by enrolling in a technical college. In most cases, liberal arts credits can be transferred towards the new degree. Private not-for-profit community schools, such as Bramson ORT, keep the tuition low and the hours flexible, so education is affordable and accessible. Discover the opportunities waiting for you!"

- Alexandra Ziscovici

Contact Admissions at: 718-261-5800 to learn more about the Bramson ORT Retraining Program and how you can transfer your credits.

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