Education is quickly becoming one of the largest monetary investments one can make in their lifetime. The price of higher education has skyrocketed in recent years, making many reevaluate their return on investment. Here are five ways Odyssey Training Centers ensures that no Certified Addiction Counselor leaves our campus doubting whether or not their investment will make a return.
- Lower average cost per student
Most colleges and universities charge their students by academic credit hour, class level, and technological requirements such as computer programs that require expensive textbooks. This leads to astronomical prices that could necessitate taking out loans to cover. At Odyssey, we charge by the class, which helps keep down overall costs.
- Time it takes to graduate
The Department of Education reports that 59% of undergraduates in four-year degree tracks graduate in six years. Factoring in extra time in education ultimately increases its cost significantly. Odyssey’s pay-per-class approach minimizes the unnecessary spending that comes with paying tuition at a university. In addition, students can take most classes in any order that fits their schedule (several classes have prerequisites) This way, our students control the scheduling of classes and the cost of their education.
- Potential to land a career
Odyssey is a great place to meet other working counselors and develop your professional network. Although Odyssey isn’t a job placement facility, make sure to come in and check out our Jobs Bulletin Board. Treatment programs throughout Colorado send Odyssey job announcements. We provide training for CAC I, II, III, and LAC, giving our students a variety of paths towards career enrichment. Even if you’ve never worked in Behavioral Healthcare before, our approach ensures that our students walk out with a practical knowledge of the skills they learned in the classroom.
- Minimize missed income opportunities
Going back to school full time often means losing income. It could also be very difficult to balance time between work, studying, and family. Odyssey offers all the CAC online classes approved by OBH. Blending online and classroom classes is designed to help students afford their education on a budget and manage their time.
- Hands on training
Instead of offering lecture-based classes, our team of experienced instructors utilizes an experimental learning experience. This creates a thorough educational program, which maximizes hands-on learning and practical application. By doing so, our students learn to apply their newly learned skills as professionals on day-1 of their new job. Becoming a Certified Addiction Counselor gives you the knowledge and tools to make a positive impact on individuals, families, and communities struggling with addiction. The Odyssey Training Center is #1 in Colorado for Addiction Training for Behavioral Healthcare professionals.