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The Importance of Online Literacy

Having such a powerful tool at the disposal of the common man, shouldn’t every single person possess the same foothold on the world’s knowledge?  Shouldn’t people from every walk of life share the same ingress to the internet?  Unfortunately, that isn’t the case.  Much like everything else in life beside ...
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Is online education worth it?

Whether you’re looking to begin college, earn a certification, or train for a new career at a trade school, there’s an online program for you!  That is, IF online education is for you. Does online learning offer all the same opportunities as in-person learning? Yes and no! They are very ...
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How to Support Mental Health While Working in a Skilled Trade

Mental Health in the Workplace   Everyone’s mental health has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. As many workplaces shifted to a remote environment, people found themselves switching careers. Job duties changed to fit COVID regulations, and employees’ mental health was affected. According to Mental Health America’s 2021 report, 9 in ...
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7 Medical Assistant Certifications to Consider

Certified Medical Assistant Exam  The most basic exam that you can take after you have completed your program is the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Exam. This exam is offered through the American Association of Medical Assistants. One of the first requirements for taking this exam is to have completed a ...
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How You Can Exercise Soft Skills While Learning Online

 Thus, it is important that you have opportunities to learn these skills as a student. With the trend towards online schooling for higher education, some may think that soft skills are not being learned as they should be. However, this is not the case at all. There are several ...
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What Can You Do With a Commercial Driver’s License?

Essentially, you need a professional driver’s license, also known as a commercial driver’s license (CDL), to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) on all public roadways in Texas and the rest of the United States. Of course, this requires training and certification, which takes about seven weeks.   While a ...
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5 Things You Learn in an HVAC Training Program

Many skills you learn in an HVAC training program cross over with other maintenance skills like appliance repair and some minor electrician work. For someone who likes to be handy or is simply looking for a reliable professional skillset, it’s hard to go wrong with knowing how to repair and ...
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Important School Supplies for Your First Day

 Your Required Textbooks Are Necessary School Supplies  Before your courses are scheduled to begin, your professors will send you a list of the textbooks for class. Taking the time to purchase these textbooks beforehand will help you to feel more prepared on the first day because you can dive ...
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Why More Graduating Seniors Are Choosing Trade School Over a Four-Year Degree

 More and more students are choosing to bypass traditional education for trade school after they graduate high school. In fact, in 2020, 57% of students in college agreed that higher education no longer seemed worth the cost of the education.   Pathways After High School  Getting a 4-year degree isn’t ...
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Careers You Can Pursue After Beauty School in Texas

Become a Hair Stylist With a Cosmetology License   One awesome career to pursue as a cosmetologist is a hairstylist. This career is one that you will find very fulfilling and it is very broad in terms of job tasks. One aspect of being a hairstylist involves cutting hair. Another ...
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