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How Hard Is it to Learn SQL Online?

To obtain a data science job, you must learn programming languages that focus on data organization and management. Structured Query Language (SQL) can be a great language to learn as it allows data scientists to manage and manipulate data using databases.  Though this programming language may seem challenging, SQL is fairly easy to learn. SQL […]

By Sophia Acevedo

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Do You Have Leadership Qualities?

Having qualities of a leader enable you to do your best work while also encouraging others within your team to follow your lead. But great leadership, like any attribute, is a skill. If you’ve ever wondered if you have leadership qualities, know that like any skill set, you can learn it. All it takes is […]

By SCI Administrator

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HOW TO GET BECOME AN ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN IN WACO, TEXAS

How to Become an Electrical Technician in Waco So you have decided you want to get an electrical technician job in Waco. Now what? The first step on the road to an exciting and lucrative career as an electrical technician in Waco, Texas, is to get training. A student should focus on electrical theory, construction […]

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What Is National Higher Education Day

Let’s take a closer look at defining what National Higher Education Day is as well as defining existing initiatives associated with higher education. Finally, we’ll look at how higher education can help people improve their lives both personally and professionally.  What Is National Higher Education Day?  Higher education is any kind of education or training […]

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Benefits of Being an SCI Student

Being an SCI student means you are on the road to having a better life. Whether you are just out of high school, want a career change, or need extra skills to get a promotion or the raise you desire, there’s a training program for you.   Southern Careers Institute was founded for the purpose of […]

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How the CARES Act Supports Higher Education

On March 13, 2020, President Donald J. Trump declared a United States national emergency in direct response to the current coronavirus pandemic. With this declaration, came the CARES Act.  Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund To address income, health, and economic security in response to this national emergency, the CARES Act was enacted on March 27, […]

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Training as a Medical Assistant

A routine appointment with your doctor may seem like a one-on-one visit, but it actually isn’t. You will interact with your doctor and nurse. But it doesn’t end there. There are a number of different people who are involved in the efficient functioning of any health facility, and one of those people is the medical assistant. In fact, the first person whom you see in your doctor’s office may be the medical assistant.   They check you in, schedule subsequent appointments, answer phones, file insurance forms, and answer questions about the office. Depending on their medical assistant training, they may also administer injections, draw blood, and verify the accuracy of your medical records.   Read more...

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What is SCI Connect?

One of the methods we employ to reach the goal of helping students find jobs that suit them well is our SCI Connect Platform. As a part of student career services, the platform connects graduates to employers who are looking to fill available positions. It also gives employers a taste of who our students are and […]

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What is On-the-Job Training?

On-the-job training allows employees to learn at their job sites, giving them first-hand experience that helps them perform their roles confidently and efficiently.    Why is it important? Most jobs today require post-secondary education and/or training to learn the skills to do them. On top of this, many employers provide it to familiarize employees with […]

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What is an Externship?

At Southern Careers Institute, an externship is required in several of the training programs. But, what exactly is an externship? Some people have an idea of the kind of work they would like to spend their lives doing and others have no clue. It’s hard to know what a career is really like unless you have […]

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A Memorial Day Guide to Gratitude

In the United States, the last Monday of May is a federal holiday, Memorial Day. On May 25, 2020, national offices will be closed as we celebrate Memorial Day and give thanks for our freedom. This is a special time when we honor the memories of those who have given up their lives in defense […]

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What is Career Readiness?

Even though you might have completed the education and training needed for a specific job, you may not yet be career-ready. A career readiness assessment of most new graduates would probably reveal similar results. Let’s take a look at the importance of career readiness and how to obtain it. Career readiness makes a big difference […]

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What is Anatomy and Physiology?

If you want to have a career in healthcare, it is important that you know about the human body, including learning about anatomy and physiology. If you seek employment in healthcare, particularly as a medical assistant or a pharmacy technician, you need to have a firm grasp of the body’s structure and how it works in order to […]

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Why Medical Terminology is Important

Medical terminology is used every day throughout the healthcare industry by doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and medical assistants. It is also used by billing specialists and medical coders as well as insurance companies to document conditions, process claims, and enable patients to apply for their insurance coverage. Healthcare terminology is important for three key reasons: First, […]

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