Online College Links Students With Career Experts Live

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May 11, 2010, 08:17 ET

NORCROSS, Ga., May 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- What's the current job outlook in Criminal Justice? How does one start their own Landscape Design business? What are some of the technological breakthroughs in the Forensics field? What courses can I take to pursue a career in Health Care? These are typical questions asked by people seeking solid, relevant, professional advice to help further their career. So where can they get their answers? From live online video chats at Ashworth College, a progressive leader in distance education.

As a new component of the online college experience, Ashworth (http://www.ashworthcollege.edu) invites students and other viewers to engage in live video chats with instructors, alumni and featured guests at the cutting edge of their field. Participants can simply watch the live video on their computer or interact by chatting and submitting real-time questions to the featured guest.

Anyone that has access to a computer can participate. There's no registration or webcam required. Careers that have recently been featured include Health Care, Criminal Justice, Security, Finance, Creative, and Skilled Trades industries. Interested viewers can also check out past chats at AshworthLive.com.

Getting the Inside Career Track

Ashworth's Interactive Services Manager, Ryan Rode, says, "We realize how important it is for students to hear success stories from recent graduates, instructors and other career experts. These events are a great opportunity to get inspired and receive sound professional advice from true experts in the field."

Other chat topics address questions relating to education and the job market in general, such as "How does one select the right college? What are the hottest career fields? What degrees do employers want to see on a resume?"

The Ashworth Social Community

Ashworth's virtual community provides a great way for Ashworth students, alumni, faculty and friends to connect. Facebook™ provides a way for them to participate in discussions and access the latest videos and news updates. Twitter® keeps them up to date with event information, news and tweets. MySpace® helps people search for fellow classmates within the MySpace network. YouTube™ is where they can check out student, alumni and faculty member videos. And Flickr™ helps put faces with the names of fellow students. They can access Ashworth's photo streams as well as their own pics.

About Ashworth College

Ashworth College, a leader in distance education, offers students worldwide more than 100 career-focused online high school and career diploma programs; undergraduate and graduate online career certificates; and online Associate degree, online Bachelor's degree and online Master's degree programs that are affordable and fit the busy schedules of working adults. Ashworth also offers specialized programs to corporate partners, active duty military personnel, military spouses, and homeschoolers.

Headquartered in Norcross, GA, Ashworth is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), a division of the U.S. Department of Education. Ashworth High School is also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). For more information visit AshworthCollege.edu.

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SOURCE Ashworth College