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Understanding the Role and Responsibilities and Types of Mechanics

What Does a Mechanic Do? Mechanics are trained to work on motorized vehicles, including cars, trucks, material-moving transportation, and more. Daily mechanic common tasks include repairing cars and trucks, installing new parts, and taking care of routine maintenance to keep a vehicle running smoothly. As part of an auto mechanics ...
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What Career Can I Start In Business Management? 

There are various employment opportunities available in the field of business management. Every company, regardless of size, needs reliable employees to coordinate daily activities. Southern Careers Institute provides students with the skills needed to pursue a career in business. While pursuing an Associate’s Degree in Management at Southern Careers Institute, ...
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Automotive Service TechnicianBlog

What Does an Automotive Service Technician Do?

With over 250 million cars on American roads today, an Automotive Service Technician is becoming higher in demand. Those trained to perform service and maintenance on vehicles also earn a very nice salary. Formerly referred to simply as mechanics, today\’s Automotive Service Technicians are highly skilled and enjoy incredible job ...
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How to Become a Medical Office Assistant

Working as a medical office assistant is the perfect position for someone who wants to work in the healthcare field, but doesn’t want to do direct patient care. There are several job titles for positions that provide office support in healthcare facilities. A medical office assistant may also be called: ...
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Understanding the CDL Requirements and Types of CDL

A Commercial Driver’s License, or CDL, is a specialized driver’s license that allows individuals to drive designated commercial vehicles on roadways. In Texas, commercial drivers must complete appropriate training and testing in order to drive commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). To comply with the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act and ensure ...
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Administrative AssistantBlog

What Does an Executive Administrative Assistant Do?

An Executive Administrative Assistant is a key player in the organization of the executive suite of an organization. As the name implies, the executive assistant assists one or more members of the executive team with a wide range of duties, to maximize productivity and ensure that the organization runs smoothly. ...
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More Than a Helping Hand: The Role of Certified Nursing Assistants

A CNA, or certified nursing assistant, helps those with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or who are simply those getting on in their years. The CNA helps individuals with their daily routine. This can include taking walks, helping with personal hygiene, and guidance on proper nutrition. The CNA assures a patient receives ...
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Administrative AssistantBlog

What to Expect from an Administrative Assistant Role

One of the most common but essential positions found in all industries is the administrative assistant. According to Dictionary.com, the administrative assistant definition is a person who aids an executive or corporate department. Individuals in this job role coordinate office procedure and services such as maintenance, supervision, and workflow. Coordination ...
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What Is a Help Desk Technician?

A help desk technician, also sometimes called a computer support specialist, a desktop support technician or a help desk analyst, is a trained IT professional. These positions are essential to today\’s workforce.  Throughout the course of a business day, many computer users run into technical and non-technical difficulties. They ...
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Southern Careers Institute Annual Holiday Tree Giveaway

Southern Careers Institute Delivers Holiday Cheer to Texas Families with its Annual Holiday Tree Giveaway This holiday season, Southern Careers Institute, a vocational and trade school in Texas will once again support local families with its annual Holiday Tree Giveaway. This event is the result of a collective effort among ...
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