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Can You (and Should You) Pursue Your BSN Online?

September 24, 2018 Sara Germain

Nearly 80 percent of healthcare employers today – hospitals, health clinics, private practices – strongly prefer to hire BSN graduates. That is, nurses holding a Bachelor’s degree. Why is the demand for BSN grads increasing? To put it simply, the healthcare field… Read more...

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6 Associate Degrees in Healthcare You Can Pursue Now

September 24, 2018 Sara Germain

If you’ve ever dreamed of pursuing a career that focuses on helping others, healthcare may be at the top of your list. This fast-paced, ever-growing career path is both exciting and rewarding, though for some, can also feel intimidating at first. Where… Read more...

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Online Master’s Programs You Can Pursue at Goodwin College

September 20, 2018 Sara Germain

Let’s face it, it is a competitive and ever-evolving job market out there. So, the more you can do to keep your professional skills up to date and relevant to make yourself stand out, the better. There are several things you can… Read more...

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Master’s in Nursing Career Options: What’s Out There After Your MSN?

September 20, 2018 Sara Germain

Graduating with a Master’s in Nursing offers you the opportunity to climb the career ladder. In the healthcare field, this is truly one big key to a future of success. In fact, career prospects take up the top three reasons why, as… Read more...

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Welding Requirements: What Employers Are Looking for in Aspiring Welders

September 19, 2018 Sara Germain

Innovation. Precision. Technique. These are just some of the many words one might use to describe a welding career. On the day to day, professional welders are crafting and creating the products of tomorrow. They are working with a mix of machinery,… Read more...

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What is Precision Machining, and How Do You Get Involved?

September 19, 2018 Sara Germain

If you’re interested in joining the manufacturing workforce, you may be curious to learn more about machining and – more specifically – precision machining. Precision machining is an evolving area of manufacturing, and something that impacts our daily lives. As a result, it… Read more...

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Your Early Childhood Education Degree Options

September 18, 2018 Sara Germain

Early childhood educators are among some of the most important professionals out there today. Why? Because they are guiding the minds of our next generations – our children. Early childhood educators work with children under the age of eight, teaching them at… Read more...

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What Do Nursing Programs Look for in Prospective Students?

September 18, 2018 Sara Germain

So you’ve decided to work in the healthcare field, to become a nurse and help others in need. Nursing is one of the most rewarding career paths you can take today, in terms of personal satisfaction as well as professional growth. The… Read more...

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Goodwin College and LEARN Appoint Assistant Superintendent of Magnet Schools

September 11, 2018 Rob Muirhead

Goodwin College and LEARN, a Regional Educational Service Center based in Old Lyme, have announced the appointment of Craig Drezek as the Assistant Superintendent of Magnet Schools for Goodwin College, effective October 1, 2018. Drezek’s 23 years of experience in educational leadership… Read more...

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September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 Rob Muirhead

For the past year, educators at Goodwin College have been engaged in professional learning and spirited conversations on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), an innovative approach to education based on cognitive neuroscience research. The UDL framework is used to develop flexible learning… Read more...

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Organizational Leadership Degree Job Outlook

September 7, 2018 Sara Germain

Our world is changing and evolving at a faster rate than ever, thanks largely to technology. Most of these positive changes have attributed to more efficient workflows and processes within many business models and organizations, and across nearly all industries. That said,… Read more...

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4 Careers You Can Secure with a Criminal Justice Degree

September 5, 2018 Sara Germain

From Law and Order to Blue Bloods to NCIS, the criminal justice system is often depicted in many of today’s popular television shows. Why is that? Not only are people drawn to the twist, suspense, and intricacies that these shows highlight, they… Read more...

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Earning Your “RN Degree”: What You Need to Know

September 5, 2018 Sara Germain

Nursing is one of the most highly-respected fields not just around the country, but around the world. Nurses play an integral role in the healthcare system, serving as an important link between physicians and patients, and ensuring quality, compassionate patient care. Because… Read more...

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Gov. Malloy Among Guests as Riverside Magnet School Opens New Doors

August 30, 2018 Rob Muirhead

Dozens of state and local officials, teachers, parents, and students gathered on August 28 to celebrate the new expansion of Riverside Magnet School at Goodwin College. This officially brings the entire Riverside community together, uniting all Pre-K through Grade 5 students in… Read more...

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Considering a Machinist Trade School for CNC?

August 27, 2018 Sara Germain

Are you interested in becoming a machinist or machine operator, and looking for a trade school to help kickstart your career? Learn the difference between a machinist trade school and a comprehensive, career-focused CNC machinist training program. Machinists play a vital role… Read more...

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Putting It Together: David Henry Provides a “Helping Hand”

August 20, 2018 Rob Muirhead

Goodwin College CNC student David Henry spent most of his working career as a mechanic, examining how things functioned and putting his knowledge into practice as a fixer and a builder. Two years ago, David decided the time was right to make… Read more...