| Make a difference with a master's in human services | 2012-02-08 |
| Compassionate human care is a critical need in our world today. Whether you are in the field of health promotion and advocacy, work with adults in later life, help vulnerable community members deal with mental health concerns, substance abuse, physical neglect and abuse, or provide individuals access to programs and services, you realize that you want to serve people with your whole heart. Earning a master's degree in human services is one way you can garner the foundation to make a difference and help others. |
| Slash college bills with tax benefits | 2012-02-02 |
| Other than buying a home and automobile, a college education is one of the biggest investments Americans typically make. On average, in-state tuition and fees at a four-year public college increased by more than 8 percent to $8,244 for the 2011-2012 academic year, and room and board now averages more than $17,000 per year. Fortunately, you may be able to cut your college costs at income tax time with a variety of credits, deductions and savings plans. |
| Registered nurses encouraged to pursue bachelor's degrees | 2012-01-26 |
| As many industries scaled back and cut resources in the last year, health care continued to grow, adding an average of 26,000 jobs per month, according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics. This trend is likely to continue as technological innovations and new regulations prompt additional oversight within the health care setting. |
| Tips for a smooth military transition | 2012-01-25 |
| Some 39,000 U.S. troops will be headed home from Iraq by year's end. Many will begin the difficult process of transitioning out of military life - including starting a second career. Some cities offer military veterans better employment opportunities than others. |
| How students can meet the challenge of the evolving health care industry | 2012-01-05 |
| Health care reform has expanded access to health care insurance coverage to more than 30 million new patients beginning in 2014, stretching the resources of health care facilities nationwide. Health care administration professionals navigate this complicated system from the business side, ensuring that health care delivery processes run smoothly and patients continue to receive quality care. These professionals are in high demand. |
| Advanced degrees can help you climb the business career ladder | 2012-01-03 |
| It takes a lot of effort to promote yourself in the business world, and pursuing an advanced degree is a great step toward working your way up the career ladder. |
| Why taking care of your emotional health is important while unemployed | 2012-01-03 |
| It seems that nearly every newscast these days includes some discussion of wide-scale joblessness in the U.S. and discussion of economic crises at home and abroad. If you're unemployed, pay attention to your health, stay active and take care of yourself to help prevent any negative impacts on your emotional health. |
| Changing economy adding up to more job opportunities in accounting | 2011-12-21 |
| Job prospects in many industries have dwindled as the country still struggles with the lingering effects of the recession. But while the economy has undermined opportunity in many industries, it's also spurred growth in others. Job opportunities for accountants and auditors are expected to grow 22 percent between 2008 and 2018 at the national level, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). |
| Head off college debt: shape teen skills early | 2011-12-16 |
| Succeeding in college is about more than being smart. It's about how students manage time, themselves, and their studies, according to Dr. Bob Neuman, former dean of academic development at Marquette University. |
| Jobseekers: What to look for in a company | 2011-12-12 |
| In the current tough job market, it's understandable that you might be tempted to take just any position. However, there are numerous factors to take into consideration when deciding to work at a company. If you look beyond the usual set of parameters, you may find yourself far happier and more secure in your new position once you arrive. |
| Who is giving you that flu shot? | 2011-12-09 |
| Pharmacies, doctors' offices and walk-in clinics - you have more opportunities than ever before to get that all-important annual flu shot. But if you'll be getting yours somewhere other than the doctor's office, you might wonder just who is giving you that shot and what that person's qualifications are. |
| What's the right career for your children? | 2011-12-06 |
| If you ask kids in elementary school what they want to be when they grow up, you'll likely hear singer, ballerina, athlete or movie star. As students move into middle school and high school, they think more seriously about career possibilities. All parents want their children to be successful, so what careers should they expose them to in order to help them make a good decision? |
| Is a graduate degree in nursing right for you? | 2011-11-30 |
| The national nursing shortage is looming again, and it is expected to affect all levels of professional nursing. The U.S. Department of Labor expects the demand for nurses to grow by 22 percent by 2018. But the demand surge for nurses also means that current nurses will have more professional opportunities. If you are considering professional advancement, how do you know if a nursing graduate program is right for you? |
| Three rules for the unemployed job seeker | 2011-11-17 |
| Everyone has heard that employers like to hire the currently employed, and there is a stigma attached to gaps in work history. Unemployed job seekers can follow a few rules to overcome any potential negative association with their work history. The effort can make all the difference. |
| Five ways (count them) to get your children excited about math | 2011-11-14 |
| If your middle school student is excited about his or her math homework today, be very thankful: By the time they're in high school, the numbers show they could be far less interested. According to data from the Business-Higher Education Forum, less than 20 percent of America's high school students are math proficient and interested in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Yet the demand for engineers and advanced technology professionals in some key fields is expected to grow in the coming years. What can parents do to keep students enthused about math? |
| Blast away the 'Mom, I'm bored' winter break blues | 2011-11-11 |
| Winter break from school used to mean a few lazy weeks spent indoors until boredom hit. This holiday season, parents can transform their family's winter break blues into excitement by offering children what they crave - fun and engaging activities that will keep their minds active. |
| Make online education work for you | 2011-11-09 |
| Enrollments in online education have grown exponentially over the past decade. In fact, during the fall 2009 semester, approximately 5.6 million students in the U.S. were enrolled in at least one online course, an increase of nearly 1 million students over the previous year, according to the 2010 Sloan Survey of Online Learning. To ease the back-to-school transition, consider the following tips for nontraditional students. |
| Five ways to avoid costly repetitive stress injuries | 2011-11-01 |
| Some may think that injuries in the workplace only happen to those who work high-intensity jobs like construction workers, firefighters or police officers. But you're probably unaware that sitting at your computer and typing - something you do every day - can leave you at risk for significant pain and discomfort. |
| Time to reboot your morning routine | 2011-10-26 |
| The beginning of the new school year means busy mornings for both mom and the kids. We rush out of bed, shower and get dressed, wake up the kids and give them breakfast, and make sure they catch the bus on time. The routine may be chaotic, but it gets both you and the kids on track and helps you stay on schedule for the rest of the day. |
| Seven careers that can get your child excited about science | 2011-10-25 |
| You may have already heard this, but "geek" and "nerd" are no longer disparaging monikers for kids. As technology continues to reach into the lives of children, the kids who are embracing the science behind what makes the world work could play crucial roles as scientists in the future. If you're looking for ways to inspire your children, here are seven interesting careers that you can help your children learn more about. |
| Credit by exam: the missing piece in the college puzzle helps students reduce expenses | 2011-10-19 |
| If you are a 21st century student, you may be facing concerns over the rising cost of a college degree and the prospect of future college debt. You may be wondering, can I achieve my education goals and still find a way to contain costs? Meanwhile, President Obama is calling for increased degree completion as an element of workforce development. |
