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6 Tips for Taking Classes Online: Secrets to Success

For all their benefits, online classes also offer some unique challenges compared to traditional, in-person classes. Whether you\’re seeking your first college degree or building on your education, educators at Southern Careers Institute in Texas put together these tips for succeeding in online college courses. 6 Tips for Taking Classes ...
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How to Get a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in 2021

 The trucking industry continues to boom, accounting for nearly six percent of all the full-time jobs across the country. The overall projected employment for truck drivers in the U.S. shows a five percent increase before the end of the decade. In Texas, the projection is higher, showing a 17 ...
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Tips for Healthy Winter Hair: Your Ultimate Cold Weather Hair Routine

 The season’s harsh elements, heated indoors, and use of hot tools steal the moisture from your locks, leaving them more susceptible to breakage and damage, dry scalp, and dandruff. These tips and advice from our hair care experts will help you beat the winter hair woes. 1. Skip the ...
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Woman working in the pharmacy used these tips for passing the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam.
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Tips for Taking the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam

The technician is the face of the pharmacy. She, or he, provides customer service, handles prescription insurance claims, manages patient records, and, depending upon the state, may repackage prescription medication, and refill prescriptions. The pharmacist studied pharmacology in college. She, or he, has advanced knowledge regarding drugs and their use. ...
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Trade School in Texas: Everything You Should Know

Trade schools offer certificates and degrees in fields like medical and health sciences, information technology, automotive engineering, and cosmetology. Trade school certificates and degrees can lead to well-paying jobs like mechanic, pharmacy technician, electrician, welder, cosmetologist, and computer technician. The Benefits of Trade School in Texas vs. a Four-Year Degree ...
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Become a Phlebotomist in Texas and you’ll have a photo like this. Close up of a phlebotomist hands drawing blood from a patient’s arm.
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Comprehensive Guide to Become a Phlebotomist in Texas

 What Does a Phlebotomist Do? Phlebotomists primarily work directly with patients, obtaining blood for donation, medical testing, or transfusions. They are trained to collect blood using procedures like venipuncture, heel pricks, or finger pricks, and prepare blood specimens for transport and laboratory testing. What Education Does a Phlebotomist Need? ...
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Why Women Should Consider a Career in a Skilled Trade

HVAC, welding, and electrical technicians are skilled tradespeople in high demand Texas-wide. And, for most, when they think of their electrician, they often picture a man. While skilled trades have historically been male-dominated, the trades offer many attractive benefits and opportunities for women. Job Opportunities Exist in Skilled Trade The ...
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Highly-skilled and trained welders are needed all over Texas to fill structural welding jobs in Texas. | Conceptual photo of structural welder welding a beam on top of construction site.
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Structural Welding Jobs in Texas – All You Need to Know

What Do Structural Welders Do? As a structural welder, you can use your skills to cut or repair columns, beams, girders, and supporting structure for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) projects. Additionally, you’ll cut to size, position, and secure construction bars to reinforce concrete. A welder must also be ...
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Southern Careers Institute Annual Community Holiday Tree Giveaway 2020

Recently, students, faculty, and staff at each of our eight campuses decorated and donated a total of 26 trees and gifts to families in need. And, this holiday season, this annual tradition took on even more meaning this year, with so many families impacted by COVID-19. “Giving is in SCI’s ...
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Why a CompTIA A+ Certification is Important When Getting a Job in IT

In addition to being hired faster than uncertified counterparts, through preparation for the CompTIA A+ Certification exam — as well as other globally-recognized certification exams — you will also become a better technician. This will help you get faster promotions and therefore, better remuneration. Here is exactly why you should ...
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