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| Going to a career college can be a significant investment of both time and money. The goal? To get trained for a rewarding career. But how do you know you’re training for a career field that is growing and will have opportunities in the future? | | June 04, 2008 By Thomas A. Hauck | | | | |
| Science has made many wonderful contributions to our quality of life, and near the top of the list are modern pharmaceuticals. Nowadays we have access to many effective prescription drugs that can add years to our lives. If you enjoy helping people lead healthier lives through scientific advances, you might want to consider training to become a pharmacy technician. | | June 04, 2008 By Thomas A. Hauck | | | | |
| You want to continue your education. You’ve combed through college websites. You see that there are many different types of programs—some are individual courses, and some programs lead to a diploma, or an associate degree, or a bachelor’s degree. What do these terms mean to you? | | June 04, 2008 By Thomas A. Hauck | | | | |
| You’ve just graduated from high school and you’re making career plans. Or, you’re a working adult and you’re ready for a job change. You decide to get career training, and you start to research technical schools and colleges. The question is—what can you expect by earning your certificate or degree? | | June 04, 2008 By Thomas A. Hauck | | | | |
| If you enjoy having a personal relationship with a person who needs your help, then perhaps you should explore a career as a home or personal care aide. Imagine the rewarding feeling you’ll have when you assist an elderly or disabled person to lead a happier and healthier life. | | June 03, 2008 By Thomas A. Hauck | | | | |
| Are you physically active? Do you love to play sports and exercise? Do you work out every day at your local health club? Is diet and good nutrition important to you? Then you may want to consider a career as a fitness trainer. | | June 03, 2008 By Thomas A. Hauck | | | | |
| It’s hard to believe that the Wright Brothers took the first powered aircraft flight in 1903—a little more than one hundred years ago. Since then, airplanes have become a part of everyday life. From small single-engine private planes to huge jets that can carry heavy cargo, aircraft are in use in every part of the globe. They all have something in common: they require regular maintenance and repair. | | June 03, 2008 By Thomas A. Hauck | | | | |
| What occupation in the healthcare sector employs the most people? According to the U.S. government, registered nurses constitute the largest healthcare occupation, with 2.5 million jobs. Perhaps training to become a registered nurse (RN) is the right career path for you. | | June 03, 2008 By Thomas A. Hauck | | | | |
| What career path combines high-tech computers, mechanical engineering, and construction, and has the goal of making people safe and comfortable? Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration—or HVACR. | | June 03, 2008 By Thomas A. Hauck | | | | |
| If you’re thinking about college—either because you’re a recent high school grad or an adult who hasn’t set foot in a school in twenty years—you’re probably focused on the curriculum. But there’s more to college than classrooms! | | April 25, 2008 By Thomas A. Hauck | | | | | 1 |
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