NORCROSS, Ga., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ashworth College, parent
company for Ashworth High School, announced today the addition of vocational
high school curricula to its roster of high school programs.



The vocational program at Ashworth High School
(http://www.ashworthcollege.edu/programs/high-school) offers students the
opportunity to match personal interests to a selection of career programs in one
of three vocational tracks - computers, health care or skilled trades. Each
track allows students to acquire career-relevant learning prior to entering the
job market.



"Most everyone understands the importance of a high school diploma," said Dr.
Milton Miller, Ed.D., Vice President of Education at Ashworth College. "However,
not everyone chooses to immediately go on to college."



"There are many high school graduates out there who simply prefer to enter the
workforce and start earning income," Dr. Miller added. "By providing students a
practical, real-life education, Ashworth can help these students get a head
start on their careers."



Vocational Career Tracks



Upon selecting a track, a student has the freedom to select two different career
courses or to pair a career course with a business course.



"Through Ashworth High School's vocational career tracks, students can gain
skills that are applicable across a variety of business types," said John Riser,
Education Operations Director. "This educational experience will give many an
advantage when looking for their first job."



Riser also points out that these courses are not merely overviews, but rather
specialty concentrations.



"Our career programs are developed by working professionals, who are considered
experts in their respective fields," he added. "Ashworth students are able to
benefit from career-specific learning that is not always available in a
traditional high school program."



Each of Ashworth High School's career tracks offer as many as ten career courses
to choose from. Additionally, students also can choose from a list of six
business courses. Available courses include:



    --  Computers
        o Computer Programming with Visual Basic
        o Computer Network Security
        o Computer Network Technician
        o Graphic Design
        o PC Service and Repair -- A+
        o Web site Design
    --  Health Care
        o Fitness and Exercise
        o Health Records Specialist
        o Massage Techniques
        o Medical and Dental Office Assisting
        o Medical Billing
        o Nutrition Specialist
        o Pharmacy Tech
        o Physical Therapy Aide
    --  Skilled Trades
        o Auto Mechanics
        o Carpentry
        o Electrician
        o Gunsmithing
        o Heating and Air Conditioning
        o Home Inspection
        o Landscape Design
        o Locksmith
        o Motorcycle Repair
        o Plumbing
    --  Business
        o Introduction to Financial Statements
        o Introduction to Sales
        o Online Business Management
        o Accounting
        o Computer Accounting
        o Small Business Management


About Ashworth College



Ashworth College, a leader in distance education, offers students worldwide more
than 100 career-focused High School and Career online diploma programs;
undergraduate and graduate online certificate programs; and Associate,
Bachelor's and Master's online 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 US 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 http://www.ashworthcollege.edu/programs/high-school



SOURCE Ashworth College