Getting an IDT Position and Succeeding at it

I am currently seeking a career in the educational field, but I have not worked in over 3 years for many reasons. The factors that made me decide to stop working and focus more on my education include a divorce after 12 years of marriage, a new marriage, a custody battle with my ex-husband over my 3 children, becoming homeless with my 3 children and new husband, 10 surgeries, and numerous health problems. But since everything is looking up and is so much better, I have decided that since I am nearing the end of my college education, I thought it would be best if I started applying for positions at the college I want to work for. 

I have my Bachelors of Science in Instructional Training and Design and I am pursuing my Masters of Science in Global eLearning. With those two degrees combined I hope to get the position that I applied for at my local community college which is Advisor Retention Specialist. Starting in January 2015, I am guaranteed a position as Course Designer. This is where I will gain the experience that I need to land that ultimate career that I WILL get. I want to work for the college for about 2-3 years for that background experience before I apply for the Training and Development Manager for a major corporation. 

What is a Training and Development Manager? Training and development managers plan, direct, and coordinate programs to enhance the knowledge and skills of an organization’s employees. They also oversee a staff of training and development specialists. Training and development managers work in nearly every industry. They typically work in offices and spend much of their time working with people. Most work full time during regular business hours. Candidates need a combination of education and related work experience. Although training and development managers need a bachelor’s degree for many positions, some jobs require a master’s degree. Training and development managers oversee training programs, staff, and budgets. They are responsible for organizing training programs, including creating or selecting course content and materials. Often, training takes place in a classroom, computer laboratory, or training facility. Some training is in the form of a video, Web-based program, or self-guided instructional manual. Training may also be collaborative, which allows employees to informally connect with experts, mentors, and colleagues, often through social media or other online mediums. Regardless of how it is conducted, managers must ensure that training content, software, systems, and equipment are appropriate and meaningful. This is the career that I WILL get...when the time is right. I am currently lacking the actual working experience but after that is completed then I will have that career that I have always dreamed of and wanted.