CTRA Scholars: Julia Snyder Prepares for Her Future at CTRA
Julia Snyder is from a Connecticut community that “strives to preserve its quiet, small-town charm.” Her favorite color is purple, she loves risotto, enjoys listening to Billie Eilish, and her favored movie is Beauty and the Beast. She attributes her … Continue reading CTRA Scholars: Julia Snyder Prepares for Her Future at CTRA
Should I Go Back to School for Accounting?
Accounting is an essential component of every business. Without accounting professionals, invoices might not get processed, tax documents might not be compliant, and employees might not get paid. As a result, accounting and finance related skills are always in demand. … Continue reading Should I Go Back to School for Accounting?
Self-Discovery: The Journey to You
Self-Discovery: The Journey to You By Sandi Coyne-Gilbert, MBA DM MS Organizational Leadership Program Director, Goodwin College I have always loved the statement, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Its author, the philosopher Lao Tzu, … Continue reading Self-Discovery: The Journey to You
Mentoring and “Tribal Knowledge” Lead to Continuing Education Opportunities
Mentoring and “Tribal Knowledge” Lead to Continuing Education Opportunities by Dr. Michael Wolter Program Director and Associate Professor of Management and Leadership My mentor, Grace, was a director at the university where I was an undergraduate. Ours was a … Continue reading Mentoring and “Tribal Knowledge” Lead to Continuing Education Opportunities
School for Thought: Why Get an MSN Degree?
Are you undecided, wondering if getting your Master’s in Nursing (MSN) is the right next step for you? You might be worried about cost, time commitment to school, potential job prospects… we understand, there’s a lot to consider. Good thing … Continue reading School for Thought: Why Get an MSN Degree?
Why CNC Precision Machining is So Important
You want a hands-on career. You want to work in a field that is exciting, growing, and gives tangible results at the end of the workday. You want to join the manufacturing industry. With the focus on technology in today’s … Continue reading Why CNC Precision Machining is So Important
Student Success Story: Cheyenne Welsh, Welding Certificate Program
The Young Woman in the Weld Zone For many people, their path in life is not linear. On the way to the destination, we encounter deviations, distractions, and disruptions. In the midst of it all, we hold onto an anchor … Continue reading Student Success Story: Cheyenne Welsh, Welding Certificate Program
6 Benefits of Reggio Emilia for Growing Children
Parents want the best for their kids. From those first precious days at home, to the trip to the college dorm – and beyond – moms and dads want to see their child live a fruitful life. With the best … Continue reading 6 Benefits of Reggio Emilia for Growing Children
ADN vs. BSN Salary: What Nurses Should Know
Nursing is one of the most rewarding career paths you can pursue today – both personally and professionally. Nurses have the ability to make a real difference in the lives of others. They also have abundant jobs available, room for … Continue reading ADN vs. BSN Salary: What Nurses Should Know
Is an MPH Distance Learning Program Right for You?
Public Health professionals focus on improving lives and communities all around the world. The work they do on a daily basis directly affects every single individual in our population. It is a rewarding field both professionally and personally, and the … Continue reading Is an MPH Distance Learning Program Right for You?
School for Thought: Why Become an Early Childhood Teacher Today?
“Children’s play is not just kids’ stuff. Children’s play is rather the stuff of most future inventions.” – Fred Rogers For decades, Fred Rogers (“Mr. Rogers”) shared many important and meaningful lessons with children through his educational television series. He … Continue reading School for Thought: Why Become an Early Childhood Teacher Today?
NCLEX-RN Requirements for Aspiring Nurses
As an aspiring nurse, you’ve likely heard of the NCLEX. But what, exactly, do you need to know about it? The NCLEX-RN (short for the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse) is a board-issued, standardized test used to determine whether a … Continue reading NCLEX-RN Requirements for Aspiring Nurses
Commercial Refrigerator Preserves Nutritional Needs of Goodwin College Community
At Goodwin, for some facing economic hardships, finances can be a balancing act- deciding between essential bills, books, heat or food. Others in need of assistance live in households with incomes too high to qualify for most food-driven federal programs. … Continue reading Commercial Refrigerator Preserves Nutritional Needs of Goodwin College Community
7 Signs a Mortician Degree (and Career) is Right for You
Morticians, often referred to as funeral directors or undertakers, assist families of the deceased by coordinating the details of a funeral. While it can be emotionally taxing at times, a mortician does some of the most rewarding work a person … Continue reading 7 Signs a Mortician Degree (and Career) is Right for You
Student Success Story: Edwin Ortiz, Welding Certificate Program
Student Success Story: Edwin Ortiz, Welding Certificate Program Sometimes the resilient walk among us within the stillness. Calm and confident in their own quiet nature, and without knowing it, there is strength in the silence of those sitting right beside … Continue reading Student Success Story: Edwin Ortiz, Welding Certificate Program
Why Pursue a Public Safety and Security Degree?
Emergencies can happen at any time. When disaster or tragedy strikes, there needs to be brave individuals who run towards the danger, to protect those who are running from it. Police officers. First responders. FBI agents. Security guards. Emergency management … Continue reading Why Pursue a Public Safety and Security Degree?
Master’s in Epidemiology vs. Master’s in Public Health: Is there a Difference?
If the study of disease and illness gets you excited, you’re in the right place! A Master’s in Epidemiology or a Master’s in Public Health can give you the tools to achieve a rewarding career as an epidemiologist. With this … Continue reading Master’s in Epidemiology vs. Master’s in Public Health: Is there a Difference?
What the Best Master’s in Leadership Programs Have in Common
A Master’s in Leadership degree will positively benefit your career no matter what industry you work in, or which organization, business, or educational institution you work for. Therefore, making the decision to go back to school to pursue an advanced … Continue reading What the Best Master’s in Leadership Programs Have in Common