Some See Education as Way to Fight Joblessness

People who have found themselves without jobs are looking for work, and for some, they're turning to education to try to get ahead.

Alverno College admission numbers have been steady over the past year, said Director of College Communications Brian Dorrington, primarily from four distinct groups: the traditional high school graduate, transfer students, students pursuing a master’s degree and adult learners coming back to school.  

"We are seeing a wide range of people seeking an education at Alverno," he said. "Some are trying to change careers, others are unemployed and coming back to school looking for new opportunities."

Students are particularly interested in programs in areas where job growth has happened, he said, like health care. 

"We have seen spikes in certain programs such as Special Education and just launched a Family Nurse Practitioner program last week," he said. "While it is too early to say how many will enroll in this program, interest has been very high.