Distance learning just might be the perfect option for those who need to update their skills or pursue training for a new career but cannot attend classes full-time. This educational resource illustrates the variety of audio, video, and online opportunities available to those who want to acquire the knowledge needed to move ahead in today’s ultra-competitive employment marketplace. Various academic programs are profiled. A Meridian Production. (22 minutes)

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