Goodwin College to Host SkillsUSA CNC Contest, April 6
East Hartford, CT — On Friday, April 6, the Goodwin College Manufacturing Program will host the SkillsUSA Computerized Numerical Control Contest at the Business and Manufacturing Center, One Pent Road in East Hartford. More than 24 students from 14 Connecticut … Continue reading Goodwin College to Host SkillsUSA CNC Contest, April 6
What Does It Take to Make It in CNC? Must-Have CNC Machinist Skills
Left and right, manufacturers across Connecticut are calling CNC machinists to step up to the plate (or, in this case, the machine) and create. According to a recent survey from the Connecticut Business & Industry Association, CNC machinists are some … Continue reading What Does It Take to Make It in CNC? Must-Have CNC Machinist Skills
Early Childhood Education Salary Information
If you have a passion for education and a love of children, you may be considering a career in early childhood education. Unlike secondary education, this career path is dedicated to working with children from birth to eight years of … Continue reading Early Childhood Education Salary Information
Remote Possibilities: Virtual Teams Enhance Group Dynamics and Boost Productivity
by Dr. Michael Wolter, Program Director, Management and Leadership Creating environments where individuals work remotely allows leaders to develop a competitive advantage and the organization to consistently reinvent itself, creating a diverse workforce in the process. The challenge for leaders … Continue reading Remote Possibilities: Virtual Teams Enhance Group Dynamics and Boost Productivity
The Many Types of Manufacturing Jobs You Can Pursue Today
The manufacturing field is surging with opportunity. Manufacturing, as a whole, is the most influential industry supporting the U.S. economy, driving 15 percent of economic output and accounting for roughly 12,960,000 jobs nationwide. Within the field, there are thousands of … Continue reading The Many Types of Manufacturing Jobs You Can Pursue Today
Is Going to Nursing Graduate School Worth It?
You probably already know the answer to this question. After all, you’re a nurse working in the field, so you’ve witnessed how a master’s degree can be an asset to career growth. It’s the ticket to leadership and advanced roles. … Continue reading Is Going to Nursing Graduate School Worth It?
Choosing a Flexible, Online Master’s in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) Program
Are you a hard-working professional looking for an opportunity to grow your professional skillset, advance within your job path, and achieve your career goals? Great! Now what? If you are a born leader and interested in taking business head-on, a … Continue reading Choosing a Flexible, Online Master’s in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) Program
The Phlebotomist Job Description: What Does a Phlebotomist Do?
Healthcare is perhaps the most in-demand field today. It is an industry known for its bright job outlook and unwavering job security – in fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that healthcare is on its way to becoming the … Continue reading The Phlebotomist Job Description: What Does a Phlebotomist Do?
What is a Histotechnician?
Do you have an interest in anatomy? Do you want to work in the health field? And have you ever watched a crime investigation show on TV, seen the experts in the lab handling microscopic evidence, and thought: ‘How cool?!’? … Continue reading What is a Histotechnician?
The Road Taken: Looking at the Options of MSOL and MBA
by Sandi Coyne, Program Director, Master of Science in Organizational Leadership “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler…” wrote Robert Frost in the poem many of us had to … Continue reading The Road Taken: Looking at the Options of MSOL and MBA
What is Population Health, and Why Does It Matter?
Public health professionals are dedicated, compassionate workers who promote and protect the health of specific populations – or, in other words, the communities, organizations, and regions in which they work. Through research, advocacy, and health care, public health workers assess … Continue reading What is Population Health, and Why Does It Matter?
The Hundred Languages of Children: What They Are & How They Inform Reggio Emilia Learning
Have you ever watched a small child encounter something for the first time? Do you remember how they interacted with it? Did they carefully observe it, did they pick it up, shake it and listen, sniff it or lick it? … Continue reading The Hundred Languages of Children: What They Are & How They Inform Reggio Emilia Learning
4 Experiences Your Teen Can Have in an Environmental Science and Technology High School
The teenage years of your child’s life is a period of intense growth not only physically, but emotionally and intellectually. Therefore, making sure they are in an educational environment that facilitates that growth is extremely important to their future success. … Continue reading 4 Experiences Your Teen Can Have in an Environmental Science and Technology High School
How to Go from Your RN to MSN Online
Congratulations! You’ve worked hard to become a Registered Nurse. You accomplished prerequisites, got yourself into an associate or professional diploma program, studied hard, and passed your National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX). You took your RN license straight into a career … Continue reading How to Go from Your RN to MSN Online
Five Reasons to Earn Your Master’s in Nursing Online
In the nursing field, there are many advantages to earning a Master’s in Nursing (MSN) degree. Graduates who earn their MSN degree qualify for more managerial positions, higher earning potential, and increased flexibility and autonomy within their positions. But what … Continue reading Five Reasons to Earn Your Master’s in Nursing Online
The Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Description: What You Can Expect
Occupational therapy is one of the most critical professions for helping people recover from a variety of health problems. This growing, diverse career is needed in various practice areas and settings – hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation facilities, and more. Not only is … Continue reading The Occupational Therapy Assistant Job Description: What You Can Expect
How to Become a Respiratory Therapist in Connecticut
Nationwide, the number of new Respiratory Therapist (RT) positions is expected to increase 23 percent in the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Connecticut healthcare employers anticipate that, collectively, more than 30 Respiratory Therapist jobs will open … Continue reading How to Become a Respiratory Therapist in Connecticut
CNC Machinist Careers are on the Rise: The CNC Machinist Job Outlook in Connecticut
Metal-work. Technology. Precision. Innovation. Creation. These are just some of the many things that define a CNC machinist career. If you are well-versed in computers, have a desire to bring products to life, and are interested in a cutting-edge manufacturing … Continue reading CNC Machinist Careers are on the Rise: The CNC Machinist Job Outlook in Connecticut