

Welding Requirements: What Employers Are Looking for in Aspiring Welders
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 … Continue reading Welding Requirements: What Employers Are Looking for in Aspiring Welders

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

Your Early Childhood Education Degree Options
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 … Continue reading Your Early Childhood Education Degree Options

What Do Nursing Programs Look for in Prospective Students?
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 … Continue reading What Do Nursing Programs Look for in Prospective Students?

LimeBike “Dockless Bike Share” Comes to Hartford
Goodwin College Student Engagement Coordinator Vanessa Pergolizzi was a 2017 member of Leadership Greater Hartford’s (LGH) Quest Program. Part of Quest participants’ yearlong commitment is to research community needs and to focus their energies on finding solutions, often in partnership … Continue reading LimeBike “Dockless Bike Share” Comes to Hartford

Goodwin College and LEARN Appoint Assistant Superintendent of Magnet Schools
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 … Continue reading Goodwin College and LEARN Appoint Assistant Superintendent of Magnet Schools

Goodwin Hosts Inaugural UDL Conference
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 … Continue reading Goodwin Hosts Inaugural UDL Conference

Organizational Leadership Degree Job Outlook
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. … Continue reading Organizational Leadership Degree Job Outlook

4 Careers You Can Secure with a Criminal Justice Degree
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 … Continue reading 4 Careers You Can Secure with a Criminal Justice Degree

A Fully-Rewarding Career: Human Services Salary Potential
Most people considering a Human Services career have a passion for helping others. They desire to make a difference, to support people in times of need, and to improve the well-being of others. Whether its helping veterans back on their … Continue reading A Fully-Rewarding Career: Human Services Salary Potential

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

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

Considering a Machinist Trade School for CNC?
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 … Continue reading Considering a Machinist Trade School for CNC?

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

Top Nurse Leadership Jobs You Can Land with an MSN
If a nurse’s resumé already shines with a Bachelor’s degree and Registered Nurse licensure, then it surely gleams with a Master of Science in Nursing! With an MSN degree, RNs can pursue nurse leadership jobs that require a higher level … Continue reading Top Nurse Leadership Jobs You Can Land with an MSN

The Welder Job Description
The welder job description is a multi-faceted one, involving everything from mathematics to machine operation, to design and all things metalwork. If you are interested in becoming a welder, you should expect a very hands-on workday. Welding is both innovative … Continue reading The Welder Job Description

From ADN to MSN, and Beyond: 6 Steps Towards Advancing Your Nursing Career
If you are looking for a highly respected career in healthcare where you can make a real difference in people’s lives, then nursing is a great career path for you. Not only is it a rewarding career path, the nursing … Continue reading From ADN to MSN, and Beyond: 6 Steps Towards Advancing Your Nursing Career

Nursing Students Build Skills at YMCA Camp Chase Clinical
During July 2018, Robin Young-Cournoyer, Pediatric Clinical Coordinator for Goodwin College, conducted a teaching clinical at Camp Chase YMCA, set on 78 beautiful acres on the Burlington/Farmington, Connecticut, town line. Participating in the clinical were current Goodwin Nursing students Kim … Continue reading Nursing Students Build Skills at YMCA Camp Chase Clinical