While you are working hard earning credentials in the classroom or out in the field, it’s also important to start planning for your next job. Attending a career fair can be a great place to make connections, learn about an industry and figure out your future…
Welding and manufacturing roles play an essential part in our society’s infrastructure and impact our lives every day—from the vehicles that we drive, to the buildings we live in and even the ships that protect us. Experienced welders are highly sought after throughout the country and…
It’s hard to believe that another summer has come to an end, but here we are right on the edge of a new semester. With change often comes nerves. But there’s no reason to feel worried. We spoke with some of our career coaches about how…
To our employers out there, you know better than us that a lot of employee learning takes place on the job, getting their hands dirty and seeing how things are done. As a business owner, you might want to fast forward an employee right to the…
If you are one of the millions of Americans that drives on an interstate for work, school or travel, then you’ve likely passed trucks of every shape and size. Nevertheless, it’s still easy to take the impact of the trucking and shipping industry for granted. According…
Heavy equipment operators (HEO) and construction workers have long been sought after throughout Virginia and the rest of the country. But currently, with more people consuming more resources and urban and suburban areas becoming ever denser, skilled tradespeople are essential to keep pace with modern demand….
Are you a natural caregiver? Do you want to be a part of a hospital, clinic or home care organization and provide expert care to patients? Healthcare is the one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S., and it isn’t going anywhere. According to the…
It’s not your imagination. The infrastructure industry is booming. In small towns and vast cities, on dirt roads and interstates, almost everywhere you look there are signs of growth. With federal dollars pouring in and an ever present need, this train won’t be stopping any time…
As the spring semester rolls to a close, some “traditional” students may wind up lying by the pool or taking a trip to the beach. But for adult learners and those who work and have a family, that is a luxury you may not be able…
There are lots of questions to ask yourself when you start to think about education. What exactly do you want to do? Do you need a degree? What kind of skills and training are required? When you start making your pros and cons list, make sure…