In today’s tight employment market, specialized skills are appreciated and rewarded more than ever. The days when new staff could expect to receive in-depth, on-the-job training are rapidly fading away as employers expect new hires to hit the ground running.

This reality is recognized by the schools and colleges of Anthem Education Group, which offer career-oriented programs that help students prepare for entry-level positions in business settings. Two programs offered at Anthem schools stand out in particular: Business Management and Paralegal.

• The Business Management program is ideal for persons who wish to enter a business-focused position. It introduces students to basic business concepts that can help them compete for entry-level positions in businesses of all sizes, as well as nonprofits and government offices.

Students in Anthem’s Business Management program take courses in fundamentals of business and marketing, management, economics, and computer applications. The breadth and depth of their education gives them a competitive edge for entry-level jobs in areas such as research and marketing, where analytical skills and practical knowledge of business operations are highly valued.

• Paralegal training is essential to compete for entry-level positions in the legal field. Anthem’s Paralegal program provides specialized training to prepare students to work in law firms, corporate legal departments, and government offices.

Students in the Paralegal program learn about the legal process and are introduced to different types of law, including civil, criminal, business, and family law. They are taught the fundamentals of legal research and discovery, and get hands-on experience with electronic technologies used in the legal field.

According to the Department of Labor, paralegals with formal training have the best job opportunities. Furthermore, the field is growing, and is expected to increase by 28% through 2018.

Similarly, persons with business management skills are considered more competitive for entry-level jobs in administration and office support.

Business Management and Paralegal programs are offered at the following Anthem schools:

• Anthem Career College Memphis
• Anthem Career College Nashville
• Anthem College Phoenix
• Anthem College Online

For more information, visit www.anthem.edu/programs.