2018 Career Fair Sees Increased Participation to Support College Mission
On April 5, 2018, the Goodwin College Career Services team presented its annual Career Fair, this year hosted in a new, larger space at Goodwin’s Business and Manufacturing Center on Pent Road in East Hartford. Traffic was brisk throughout the event with…
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Looking Ahead: The Optician Job Description
In today’s world of millennials and hipster “geek chic” – eyewear is important as ever. Do you have an eye for great eyewear? If you do, a career as an Optician may be the right choice for you! Opticians help fit people…
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Master of Science in Leadership in CT | Goodwin College
Where do you see yourself in the next six months? The next six years? The next 60 years? If you envision yourself progressing within your career over these time periods, then certain actions must be taken – in the long-term and the…
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The MSN Job Description: What Does an MSN Nurse Do After Graduate School?
There’s no doubt about it: graduate school helps take your career to the next level. As a nurse, earning a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) will help you go from a registered nurse to an entire array of advanced leadership positions.…
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Women of Manufacturing Summit Looks to the Future
Roughly one hundred participants focused on the future of Connecticut manufacturing gathered for the Women of Manufacturing Summit 2018: We Are Makers at Goodwin College’s Business and Manufacturing Center on May 16. Individuals interested in encouraging women to consider career options in…
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What is a Vocational School and Is It Right for You?
Postsecondary education is a key requisite for many – if not most – industries today. To land a great job, candidates must have the knowledge, skillset, and credentials that employers are actively seeking. They must have a foundational understanding of their field…
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Finding a Flexible College for Working Adults
In today’s working world, higher education is demanded for nearly every successful career. But for the many working adults who do not have a post-secondary degree, the idea of “going back to school” can be a daunting and discouraging one. Of course,…
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Next-Level Community Health Worker Training at Goodwin College
Are you interested in a career focused on helping others? Do you dream of working in the health and wellness field? It’s an incredibly rewarding industry, with plenty of opportunity for growth. You see, over the years, the world has watched the…
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A Breakdown of the Different CNC Careers
Manufacturing is evolving. Today, modern manufacturing firms are adopting advanced technologies, systems, and equipment that is computer-controlled – Enter CNC machining. Computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining is transforming the manufacturing industry from dull to cutting-edge. And because of this development, a new…
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Riverside Magnet School: “Rewarding Community and Amazing Curriculum”
A Riverside Magnet School (RMS) mother was drawn to the school because of her own experience at Goodwin College. She first heard about RMS while she was completing her bachelor’s degree and felt it would be the right choice for her son.…
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Riverside Magnet School: The Impact of the Reggio Emilia Model
A Riverside Magnet School (RMS) parent knew that RMS was the right choice for her family from the moment she stepped foot in the school. “You can feel it when you walk in the door — RMS is a very special place,”…
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GOODWIN COLLEGE SELECTED FOR ADDITIONAL YEAR OF CIC INTERGENERATIONAL CONNECTIONS PROJECT
Goodwin College Selected for Additional Year of Intergenerational Connections Project Goodwin College is one of a select group of 15 institutions across the nation chosen by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) to receive renewed grant support in the amount of $11,102…
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Earning Your Phlebotomy Certification in Connecticut
The modern medical field relies heavily on laboratory testing – and even that’s an understatement. Without laboratory tests (like blood samples), it would be extremely difficult to diagnose illness and coordinate patient care. It is no wonder, then, why phlebotomists are so…
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What is a BSN, and What is a BSN Nurse?
A career in nursing is both rewarding and challenging. It is arguably one of the most strenuous positions a person in the health care field can have, and, as a result, takes a person with compassion, patience, and extreme determination to be…
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Susan Grabowski Selected for the 2018 Nightingale Award
Goodwin College faculty member Susan Grabowski was among the 82 area nursing professionals selected for the 2018 Nightingale Awards for Excellence in Nursing program, originally developed by the Visiting Nurse Association of South Central Connecticut as a collaborative effort to celebrate outstanding…
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5 Jobs You Can Land with an Advanced Manufacturing Certificate
Well-trained industry professionals in manufacturing are in-demand all over the state of Connecticut. Whether you are just starting out, or looking to further your role in the field, you likely want to do so fast. You are ready to advance your manufacturing…
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Welcoming Project Worth Young Adult Academy | Goodwin College
Goodwin Welcomes Project Worth Young Adult Academy The 2017 fall semester brought a new community partnership program to campus, forming a unique synergy between Goodwin College’s Facilities Department and Project Worth Young Adult Academy, a program of South Windsor Public Schools. Project…
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CNC Machinist Requirements & Qualifications in Connecticut
CNC machinists are highly skilled workers. They know how to read blueprints and computer-aided files and programs. They understand the complexities of feeding, controlling, and disassembling advanced machinery. They can turn, mill, drill, shape, and grind machine parts using very precise specifications.…
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