Make Your Next Education Investment Count: For Midlife Professionals

Here's what we hear from professionals in their 40s and 50s:

"I want to advance my career, but I'm not sure if a degree is the answer."

"Online programs are everywhere—how do I know which one is right for me?"

"I'm overwhelmed by the options and worried about the time and cost."

This workshop is for you if any of these sound familiar.

In 60 minutes, we'll walk through a 5-step decision-making process that helps you answer the tough questions before you commit to a program:

• Do I really need a degree right now? (Or would a certificate work better?)
• Can I realistically balance work, family, and studies?
• What are the true costs—tuition, time, opportunity costs?
• How do I evaluate the dozens of online programs out there?
• What's the best program fit for MY goals and MY life?
  

You’ll learn:

• Strategies to audit your goals, skills, and readiness before applying
• How to identify non-negotiables that matter for your situation
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

Session Outcomes:
By the end, you’ll have:

• Clarity on whether now is the right time for formal education
• Evaluation tools you can use to make an informed decision about your educational pathway
• An idea of next steps towards your plan of action

Who is this For?:

• Working professionals considering a degree, master’s, MBA, PhD, certificate, or bootcamp
• Career changers and professionals seeking credential advancement
• People considering school after a career break or extended period of caregiving
• Busy adults who want structured guidance, not generic advice
• Anyone tired of feeling overwhelmed by educational choices

Your Facilitator:
Dr. Kim Ochs has 20+ years of experience in adult learning, career development, and organizational development, including a decade of experience teaching graduate studies and administrative experience at an online university. She saw firsthand some students leave their studies without their degrees but with student debt. Kim developed the Before You Enroll tools and frameworks as a strategy to improve prospective student awareness and readiness before starting graduate school, ultimately to improve student satisfaction and completion rates. Kim is a certified leadership and cognitive coach, and has extensive expertise in helping professionals navigate educational transitions across industries and geographies.

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