The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the number of healthcare positions in the United States will grow 19 percent by the year 2024. The healthcare and social assistance services sectors, they say, are projected to experience more growth than … Continue reading Flash Forward: What Can You Do with a Public Health Degree?
Do you dream of opening your own business or being CEO of your own company? Do you have a pioneering business idea that you would love to put into action? Or an innovative product design that you can already envision … Continue reading Associate Entrepreneurship Program
In today’s job market, those looking to pursue a career in medical office management—a rewarding, well-paying, and in-demand profession—need experience and on-the-job training. But as the demands on the medical office manager have increased with more complex care, compliance, and … Continue reading Pathways to a Career in Medical Office Management
When Goodwin College moved its campus from its previous location on Burnside Avenue to its current riverfront location in 2009, it was clear that there was much work to be done, both in building a modern campus that served area … Continue reading Turning a Corner: Latest Goodwin College Construction Means Improved River Access
Are you considering becoming an OT or OTA? Occupational therapy is an up-and-coming, rewarding field full of opportunity for compassionate individuals interested in a healthcare career. Occupational therapy practitioners are everyday heroes in the medical field — they are trained … Continue reading OT vs. OTA: Which Occupational Therapy Career is Right for You?
Do you enjoy working with people and have a strong desire to help others? Have you done community service work in the past? Do you feel fulfillment in lending your services to people in need? Helping those who are at-risk … Continue reading Flash Forward: What Can You Do with a Human Services Degree?
Bookkeeping clerks are often at the core of a business’ financial operations. They are the experts of numbers, calculations, and fiscal data. They are the organizers and the keep-trackers, the recorders and the reporters; they are mathematicians with an eye … Continue reading Bookkeeping Classes: The Key to Your Accounting Career
On June 17, the guests’ attire was as colorful as the riverfront sunset at the 2016 Goodwin College Foundation Clambake to support student scholarships. While this popular event, held on the Connecticut River Academy (CTRA) terrace, has grown steadily since 2014, attendance took a significant jump from 175 last year to 300 this year. Continue reading Seafood & Scholarships: Third Annual Foundation Clambake Sets Records
Do you have a strong desire to help those in need? Are you patient, compassionate, and an effective communicator? If you believe you are meant to serve others, a career in human services may be for you. Continue reading 5 Populations You May Serve in a Human Services Career
On June 23, 11 guest interviewers and other individuals involved in job placement joined 17 Goodwin College students in the Community Room for a unique event designed to provide networking practice and offer constructive critiques to those about to enter the workforce. Continue reading Career Services “Mocktails” Offer Real Life Practice in Networking
Janice Watts, Goodwin College’s Nursing School Department Chair, was honored by the CT League for Nursing as one of The WorkPlace’s 2016 Professionals of the Year in a ceremony in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on June 23. Continue reading Janice Watts Recognized as 2016 WorkPlace Professional of the Year
In May, Goodwin College faculty member Lisa M. Wisniewski traveled to Washington to participate in the Polish-American Leadership Summit. Wisniewski is an assistant professor of Academic Skills Development in the General Education Department at the College. Continue reading Investing in Heritage: Lisa Wisniewski Travels to Polish-American Summit
The healthcare industry is currently experiencing record growth. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the medical field is expected to have the fastest employment growth among all other industries and the most job openings between 2014 and 2024. Alongside … Continue reading What the Growing Healthcare Industry Means for Medical Billers and Coders
“I really enjoy the accelerated Management and Leadership classes at Goodwin. I can finish quicker than at other schools and get my degree in a shorter amount of time. “ — Cher Baten, Management and Leadership Student Everyone recognizes great … Continue reading Turn Your Managers Into Leaders at Goodwin College
Pursuing a career in the dental health field is a great way to make a great living in Connecticut. As part of an in-demand career, both dental hygienists and dental assistants can find employment in this rising, in-demand field. Employment … Continue reading Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene?
Goodwin College assistant professor of Humanities Brittney Yancy was among the 5,200 women — and a few men — at the inaugural United State of Women Summit, hosted by the White House Council on Women and Girls on June 14 … Continue reading Goodwin Assistant Professor Attends First United State of Women Summit
Nurses play a vital role in the medical field. From infants to the elderly, nurses work directly with patients in efforts to improve their health, wellness, and overall quality of life. Currently, there are more open positions in nursing than … Continue reading Do You Need a Bachelor’s Degree to Be a Nurse?
If you’re pursuing your law enforcement education in CT, you are dedicated to earning a career in law enforcement. And while there are many different options when it comes to earning a criminal justice degree—certificate, associate, or Bachelor’s—you may not … Continue reading Career Paths for Law Enforcement
