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1. Do I Need More Education?
The news is full of stories about the importance of a college education. But why is a college education important to you ? Here are just a few of the reasons:
Learning increases earning
Years of studies show the more you learn, the more you earn. The federal and state government support education to help individuals have a higher quality of life, to help the economy, and to offer opportunities for growth. The University System of Ohio, our state's higher education organization, dispels myths and offers information about earning a degree. Related to this topic, Postsecondary.org has produced a graphic showing the relationship between educational attainment and income and unemployment.
A Rewarding Career
But remember, money doesn't motivate everyone and earning more money doesn't necessarily equal job satisfaction. If you choose a career that doesn't suit your personal interests, abilities, and values you may end up dreading getting up every morning to go to work because you dont enjoy your work. However, earning more money does often help improve your quality of life so balance your decision by including the salary you will earn, the hours you may have to work, the type of work you will be doing, and your interests, abilities and values. To help you choose a career, visit our career section of the Web site. There you will find self-assessment activities and links that will help you choose a career that can be personally rewarding to you.
Economic Development
An educated, skilled work force is what helps bring new jobs into a state. Ohio's state leaders are charged with keeping our economy growing, among other tasks. Learn more about how Ohio hopes to do this by reviewing their presentation.
