Program in Focus: Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospitals, nursing facilities, and hospice care agencies all need certified nursing assistants. Those who are interested in this profession must have compassion for people and enjoy helping those who cannot help themselves. Good certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are in great demand, especially as the population grows older and more baby boomers will require assistance with tasks, such as bathing, walking, eating, etc. This profession is expected to grow exponentially as more people will require more assistance. (more…)
Degree in Focus: Neurosurgery
A neurosurgeon is a specialized medical doctor that works primarily on the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system. Becoming a neurosurgeon takes a great deal of time, commitment, and dedication, but it can also be rewarding both personally and financially. (more…)
Going to College as a Veteran
Veterans face new challenges as they transition from military service into the college classroom. Adjusting to civilian life can be difficult enough, but making the change to being a college student brings even more challenges, some more readily apparent than others. Preparation is the key to success. (more…)
Fun Online Courses for Seniors
Learning doesn’t have to be boring; it doesn’t even have to take place in a classroom anymore. If you have the time and want to keep your mind active, consider taking an online class. They don’t have to be for credit and they don’t have to be dry and uninteresting. Today’s online course offerings are diverse and growing every day. From physics to the history of ceramics, there is a course available for almost any subject. Besides the basic academic courses that focus on major subject areas like math, science, or literature, there are many other courses to choose from. (more…)
Career in Focus: Tax Accountant
Tax accountants are employed in a variety of businesses, industries, and governmental settings. While working in public accounting, an aspiring tax accountant can obtain the experience in financial statement preparation and auditing that is required to become a certified public accountant, CPA. Tax accountants also work in corporate and fiscal environments. An entity with operations in other states and overseas will hire competent tax accountants knowledgeable in international taxation as well as federal, state, and local tax laws. (more…)




