April 2, 2009
Trade schools in Central New York are seeing a significant increase in students and applicants this year as people look for jobs that won't be affected by the economy. Crouse Hospital School of Nursing is another example of a "specialty services" school that has seen a surge of applicants and students this year with an increase of 20 percent.
According to director Ann Sedore, nursing is rising in popularity because it is a dependable job and at an average starting wage of 23 dollars per hour, pays quite well. "Some of our students are laid-off, middle-aged people coming back for second careers, but some are coming straight out of high school, and we think that their parents are encouraging them to go to school where they can get a job as opposed to some of the things they might have done in the past," Sedore said.
Crouse offers both day and night classes, with the night classes being mostly for people who are still employed, but are anticipating being let go from their current jobs soon. Ann, 46, who preferred not to share her last name, is a travel agent who isn't sure how long she has at her current job. "I'm not ready to retire, so nursing was the first thing I thought of for a career switch. Medical is the one sure job nowadays," Ann said.
Ann already has a job lined up at Crouse Hospital after her graduation this spring.
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