business
Most popular Charter College business program for veterans:
Jumpstart or build your business career by enrolling in a Charter College business program. Graduates develop skills and knowledge that can be applied to many different careers in the private, government, and not-for-profit sectors.
Associate Degree in Business Management
Program Length: 14 months
Sample jobs: operations manager, supply chain manager, first-line supervisor, and retail buyer
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Other business programs:
Bachelor Degree Programs
Business Management & Technology
Business Management Accounting
Associate Degree Programs
Computer Science: Concentration in Business Applications
Computerized Accounting
Business Management Practice
Certificate Programs
Business Administration
An associate degree typically takes two years to complete. At a school with an accelerated curriculum, like Charter College, you can earn an AAS in 15 months or less.
health care
Most popular Charter College healthcare program for veterans:
Alaskan healthcare careers have become increasingly popular due to strong hiring at all levels in the medical industry in recent years. Prepare yourself for this growing career with a certificate, associate or bachelor degree from Charter College.1
Associate Degree in Medical Office Administration: Concentration in Medical Assistant
Program Length: 17 months
Sample jobs: medical assistant in private practice or hospital, medical secretary
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Other healthcare programs:
Bachelor Degree Programs
Health Care Administration
Associate Degree Programs
Health Information Technology
Certificate Programs
Medical Assistant
WHAT DOES A MEDICAL ASSISTANT DO? Medical Assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks to support doctors and other health professionals. They may prepare treatment rooms and room patients, measure vital signs, administer medications and injections, and record medical information. Medical assistant can be a good transition job for veterans going from the military to the civilian workforce.2
information technology
Most popular Charter College IT program for veterans:
Computers are a part of almost every aspect of our lives and trained IT professionals are needed to keep computer systems running smoothly. Computer systems analyst is considered a great job for veterans.3
Bachelor Degree in Information Technology Engineering
Program Length: 28 months
Sample jobs: IT project managers, computer systems engineers, computer network architects, computer systems analysts
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Other IT programs:
Certificate Programs
Network Security
Network Technology
Alaskan computer systems analysts earned a median wage of $77,200 in 2010 and demand for them is projected to increase by 17% through 2018.4
law/criminal justice
Most popular Charter College criminal justice program for veterans:
Learn law enforcement and criminal justice from professionals who work in the field including police officers, lawyers, detectives, and probation officers. Many veterans are drawn to careers in law or criminal justice where they can continue to serve their fellow citizens.
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice
Program Length: 14 months
Sample jobs: detective, police dispatcher, correctional officer, bailiff, gaming investigator
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Other Law/Criminal Justice programs:
Bachelor Degree Programs
Criminal Justice
Associate Degree Programs
Paralegal Studies
Certificate Programs
Paralegal studies
trades/vocational
Most popular Charter College trade program for veterans:
From ships to the North Slope, factories to machine shops, Alaska’s need for skilled workers in the construction trades.
Certificate in Welding
Program Length: 12 months
Sample jobs: pipe fitter, steamfitter, welder
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Other construction trade programs:
Certificate Programs
HVAC/R
Read more about HVAC in Anchorage.
Median wage for Alaskan welders in 2010 was $67,900.5