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Benefits of Getting an Intuit® QuickBooks User Certification for Bookkeepers in 2021

Intuit QuickBooks is the leading accounting software for small businesses and entrepreneurs. It’s an essential tool bookkeepers use in their day-to-day activities and provides a platform for you to understand accounting concepts while perfecting your accounting skills. Validate your QuickBooks knowledge by taking the Intuit QuickBooks User Certification exam. Why ...
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Harlingen Cotton Committee Awards First Bale Scholarships to Harlingen Welding Students

Harlingen Cotton Committee Awards First Bale Scholarships to Students at Southern Careers Institute’s Harlingen Campus $10,000 in scholarships will benefit students in SCI’s welding program   From left to right: Nikki Munoz, Rene Lopez, Kara Alcocer, Sam Simmons Sr., Sam Simmons Jr., Scott Hooks, Steve Krenek, Leonor Fortiscue   Harlingen, ...
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American Heart Month 2021: 15 Reasons to Love Your Heart [Infographic]

Are you showing your heart enough love? February is American Heart Month 2021. And it’s time to reflect on your heart-healthy habits. Heart health is the key to living a long and healthy life, so you can celebrate heart health month until you hit 100 (or even older!). If you’re ...
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Young female student succeeds in her classes with these tips for taking classes online-scitexas.edu
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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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Experts at Southern Star Salon share their favorite advice for creating your cold-weather hair routine.
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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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Woman who graduated from a business accounting specialist program at a trade school in Texas works in front of her computer.
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What to Know About Choosing a Trade School in Texas

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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