How to Get Into a Magnet School
Congratulations! You’ve set your sights on a magnet school for your child. Whether you’re considering a pre-school or elementary magnet school like Riverside Magnet for your tyke, or sending your teen to a specialized high school like Connecticut River Academy, … Continue reading How to Get Into a Magnet School
The Need for Skilled Manufacturers: Which Manufacturing Skills Are Employers Seeking?
In 2016, the number of open positions in the United States’ manufacturing industry reached its highest in the last 15 years. The shortage, industry experts say, is largely because workers do not possess the necessary manufacturing skills to do today’s … Continue reading The Need for Skilled Manufacturers: Which Manufacturing Skills Are Employers Seeking?
The Ins & Outs of an Environmental High School
Goodwin College’s magnet high school, Connecticut River Academy (CTRA), will continue to impress in 2017 with innovative, collaborative programming, forwarded by an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant. The EPA is an organization that endeavors to protect human health and the … Continue reading The Ins & Outs of an Environmental High School
Connecticut River Academy: Focused on Bright Futures
Since 2014, travelers passing through East Hartford on Route 2 see a magnificent, new, four-story building situated right on the banks of the Connecticut River. If they take the exit to Riverside Drive, they can follow walkways leading to a … Continue reading Connecticut River Academy: Focused on Bright Futures
Choosing a Public Health Degree Program
Are you thinking about starting a career in public health? Then you’re ready to make a difference in the world around you; a world that is more globally connected than ever. But which public health degree program is right for … Continue reading Choosing a Public Health Degree Program
Reasons to Pursue School Security Training
In our often frightening and confusing world, emergency situations in schools have become more and more frequent. In times of unpredicted danger and distress, we need individuals with the training and experience to effectively handle those experiences. By pursuing a … Continue reading Reasons to Pursue School Security Training
Reggio Emilia Preschools: All Your Questions, Answered
With so many early childhood education options available to toddlers and preschoolers today, making the right choice for your child can be an overwhelming endeavor. However, it’s easy to narrow school options down by at least 50 percent, according to … Continue reading Reggio Emilia Preschools: All Your Questions, Answered
Accelerate Your Business Degree at Goodwin College!
Are you ready to become a successful entrepreneur? Then it is time to ready yourself to become not only an innovator but also a leader! At Goodwin College, our Entrepreneurship Program allows you to take your vision from idea to … Continue reading Accelerate Your Business Degree at Goodwin College!
Considering a Security Certification? Think Goodwin College
If you’re interested in pursuing an in-demand career that allows you to serve and protect your fellow citizens, then you may have thought about attending courses at a criminal justice school. Those who are able to call themselves protectors possess … Continue reading Considering a Security Certification? Think Goodwin College
6 Components of Early College Programs for Ambitious Teens
Ambitious teens deserve a competitive advantage, and an early college high school program might be the best way to offer that head-start to your young adult. But what makes an “early college high school program” different from your typical “high … Continue reading 6 Components of Early College Programs for Ambitious Teens
How to Earn Your Optician License in 2 Steps
You could become a licensed optician in just two simple steps! Learn more to start your new career today! Are you looking to earn your optician license? Ophthalmic science can be a great career move! Pursuing an ophthalmic science degree … Continue reading How to Earn Your Optician License in 2 Steps
9 Types of Healthcare Degrees You May Want to Consider
Are you looking for a secure job in an in-demand field? Do you have an interest in medicine and a strong passion for helping others? If so, healthcare may be the right career path for you. Within the industry, there … Continue reading 9 Types of Healthcare Degrees You May Want to Consider
OTA Students Attend Landmark Healthcare Event
Shown in photo with Senator Murphy are Andisio, Rodino, Arrowsmith, and Pierlioni along with InterCommunity clients. On December 19, Goodwin Occupational Therapy Assistant clinical instructor Cynthia Andisio and two of her students, Christina Rodino and Adam Arrowsmith, attended a recognition … Continue reading OTA Students Attend Landmark Healthcare Event
The Day-to-Day Duties of a Medical Assistant
Are you a natural caregiver with a passion for helping others? Do you dream of a future in the medical field, working directly with patients? Are you interested in both the clinical and administrative aspects of the healthcare industry? If … Continue reading The Day-to-Day Duties of a Medical Assistant
Goodwin Earns National Recognition as College of Distinction
Innovative application of high impact educational practices at Goodwin College earned the school recognition among the nation’s Colleges of Distinction. “We’re so happy to award Goodwin College for developing skills relevant to graduates’ lives,” said Tyson Schritter, executive editor for … Continue reading Goodwin Earns National Recognition as College of Distinction
What Makes Riverside Different? 4 Ways Alternative Elementary Schools Stand Out
The foundations of learning that are laid in elementary school can have a significant impact on your child’s development, both intellectually and socially. As a parent, it is up to you to select the style of education that will be … Continue reading What Makes Riverside Different? 4 Ways Alternative Elementary Schools Stand Out
6 Reasons to Apply to an Online Nursing College
Are you a registered nurse looking to further your education? As an RN, it can be hard to think about earning your Bachelor’s degree while still upholding your day to day duties as a nurse. From patient care to clinical … Continue reading 6 Reasons to Apply to an Online Nursing College
Connecticut River Academy Receives EPA Support
In December, the early college high school at Goodwin College, Connecticut River Academy (CTRA), was welcomed into a new network of urban environmental high schools from across the northeast United States. Fueled by a $75,000 grant from the Environmental Protection … Continue reading Connecticut River Academy Receives EPA Support