Sizzling Careers to Launch This Summer

CollegeSurfing.com offers access to today's hottest professions.

Staten Island, NY (PRWEB) June 13, 2007 -- Summer is here, and what better way to kick off the season than by securing a scorching hot career? CollegeSurfing.com provides dedicated students with inside information into the country's fastest growing occupations, as projected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (Bonus: These careers only require short-term study!) Here, CollegeSurfing.com (http://www.collegesurfing.com/clickcount.php?id=6612004&goto=http%3A//www.collegesurfing.com) offers a sneak peek at some of the hottest jobs this season:

•    Medical assistant

Records vital signs, collects lab specimens, administers medications, and more. Students can increase their marketability by earning the Certified Medical Assistant credential through the American Association of Medical Assistants, or the Registered Medical Assistant credential through American Medical Technologists.

•    Physical therapist assistant

Prevents and treats conditions associated with loss of mobility. With targeted vocational education, students learn how to teach patients exercises for mobility, strength, and coordination; they also learn the art of massage.

•    Legal assistant

Investigates and analyzes cases, and prepares reports to help attorneys determine how to handle each case. Students can up their career ante by earning the Certified Legal Assistant designation from the National Association of Legal Assistants.

•    Dental assistant

Takes dental X-rays, removes sutures, makes casts of the teeth and mouth from impressions, makes temporary crowns, and more. Key benefit: Nine out of 10 dental assistants receive dental coverage, reports the American Dental Association.

•    Occupational therapist assistant

Works with patients to improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, and compensate for permanent loss of function. Students are trained to help people achieve independence in all areas of life.

"The freedom found in summer months presents an excellent opportunity to test drive a new career," affirms Dawn Papandrea, managing editor of The CollegeBound Network. "From identifying in-demand career destinations to providing a roadmap to get there, CollegeSurfing.com has all the resources students need to choose the school and the career that's right for them."

More than 1.5 million surfers utilize The CollegeBound Network's resource sites each month, which include CollegeBound.net (http://www.collegebound.net/clickcount.php?id=6612007&goto=http%3A//www.collegebound.net/college), CollegeSurfing.com, HolisticJunction.com, SpaBeautySchools.com, TopCareerSchools.com, and others.

Since 1987, The CollegeBound Network (CBN) has worked with America's leading colleges, universities, and career schools in connecting learners with educational opportunities. CBN specializes in recruitment lead generation solutions for 800+ educational institutions and 3,000 campuses, using its content-rich portals.

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