How Do Magnet Schools Work?
With all the different educational options out there, it can seem overwhelming to make the right educational choice for your child. As a parent, you may be asking: What type of learning environment will they excel in academically? What type of setting…
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Optician Education Requirements in Connecticut
If you’ve got your *eye* on a great career that involves helping others see clearly, you may be considering becoming an optician. Within the in-demand healthcare field, optician careers are expected to grow 15 percent over the next several years – much…
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Alternatives to the Traditional, Four-Year College
There is no doubt that there is value in a college degree. Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reiterates the fact that college degree holders, generally speaking, earn more income than those without postsecondary education. There is also a much…
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6 Exciting Criminal Justice Associate Degree Jobs to Consider
From a young age, we are taught to respect the law and those who enforce it. Many kids look up to police officers so much that they wish to become one when they grow up, or will even dress up as cops…
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How to Become a Nurse in Connecticut
Nursing is an incredibly rewarding career path, in terms of both personal and professional growth. In fact, registered nursing is rated #18 out of the 100 best jobs in the United States today, due to its bright job outlook, high job satisfaction,…
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What is Reggio Emilia, and How Can it Benefit Your Child?
Providing children with the resources they need to succeed is a top priority for most parents. Those resources come in all different forms, but one of those valuable resources is a solid learning environment in which children can learn and grow. There…
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Should You Choose a STEM Magnet School for Your Teen?
The teenage years are some of the most crucial and influential years for adolescents. It’s a period in their lives in which they will mature physically, mentally, and emotionally, and start making the transition into adulthood. As they gain traction in their…
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The Respiratory Therapist Job Description (and How to Exceed Expectations)
Many people who want to help others often think about working in the healthcare industry. And if you are someone who is compassionate, motivated, and looking to breathe new life into your career, a career in respiratory therapy may just be for…
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Is a General Studies Degree Right for You?
A college degree is highly cherished – and often required – by top employers today. According to a US News’ report, a college degree has a value of about $300,000, translating to higher earnings and greater professional success for those degree holders.…
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Why Get a Master’s Degree Today?
No one can tell you exactly how a master’s degree might affect your future. Everyone’s educational and career paths are unique. However, what we can tell you, is just how graduates with a master’s degree are faring today. Below, Goodwin College assesses recent…
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The Complete Student Guide to Welding Careers
Welders are some of the most vital workers in the manufacturing industry. And over the past few years, many skilled welders have been reaching retirement age – leaving plenty of job opportunity for trained and skilled professionals. In fact, just a decade…
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How to Go from a BSN to MSN Online
Have you passed the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX), earned your title as a Registered Nurse, gained some valuable experience in the field, and now looking to take that next step in advancing your nursing career? That sounds like a great upward…
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10 Sought-After Accounting Skills that Transfer to Any Career
So you’re looking to advance – or, perhaps, jumpstart – your career. You’ve done your research and considered your options. Accounting is a solid choice, with plenty of opportunity for job growth and success. But did you know that a great accounting…
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How to Become a Mortician in Connecticut
As the nation’s baby boomer population ages, the annual death rate across the United States is expected to rise, reports the U.S. Census Bureau. This means the demand for funeral service professionals – including morticians – is rising at record-rates. If you…
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Goodwin Receives SIP Grant for “Milestone” Strategy
Goodwin College has been selected by the United States Department of Education to receive a Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) CFDA # 84.031A grant, designed to help eligible institutions of higher education become self-sufficient and expand their capacity to serve low-income students by…
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Goodwin Receives CCAMPIS Support for On-Campus Child Care
On October 1, 2018, the United States Department of Education announced that Goodwin College has been selected for a grant under the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) Program. CCAMPIS supports the participation of Pell grant-eligible, low-income parents in postsecondary…
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The Immeasurable Outcomes of an Organizational Management Degree
There are a lot of self-defined leaders out in the professional world. This might be because there are also a lot of different ways in which to lead! Management Study HQ, a resource compiled by corporate management experts, dives into no less…
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Why Earn Your Master’s in Nursing in Connecticut?
Connecticut is known not only as the Nutmeg State and the Constitution state, but also for its motto “He who Transplanted Sustains Us.” This means that by transplanting from one location to another something is able to continue growing and spreading. While…
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