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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 replace HVAC units. Today, we’re […]

By Justin Shook

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 right into the reading, quizzes, […]

By Justin Shook

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 the only option after graduating […]

By Justin Shook

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 function of being a hairstylist […]

By Justin Shook

What Is QuickBooks?

QuickBooks is a powerful tool for many types of businesses. Whether you are looking to start up a small business or expand into a bigger one, QuickBooks will help you with every aspect of running your company’s finances and payroll. If you want to learn more about QuickBooks and what careers require knowledge, please read […]

By Justin Shook

5 Common Accounting Interview Questions (and Answers)

Every hiring manager assesses your capability to fit their company and how well you understand the work at hand. Therefore, if you’ve got an upcoming interview for a business accounting specialist role, you have to make prior preparations on both soft and hard skills to secure the job. Below are some of the accounting […]

By Justin Shook

5 Excellent Tips for Returning to School After a Hiatus

Have a Clear Goal One important tip for returning to school after a hiatus is to have a clear goal in your mind. Having this type of goal will help you to achieve it because you know exactly what you are aiming for. Choosing a S.M.A.R.T. (specific, measured, attainable, relevant, time-based) goal and […]

By Justin Shook

We Need More Women in Skilled Trades – Here’s Why

However, that vision is about 80 years old, and women still make up only about 10% of the skilled trades industry. Of the women who are in the workforce, only 3% of them work within a skilled trade. With the continual need for a skilled workforce, now is a great time for women to consider […]

By Justin Shook

Tips for Successful Engagement in Online Courses

Students that migrate from in-person learning to online may encounter some challenges and difficulties previously unbeknownst to them. So we’ve come up with a list of tips for online learners to ensure they have the best chance at succeeding in this new world of education! Remove Distractions Picture your high school days when you would […]

By Justin Shook

5 Tips for Online Students in 2022

Create a Conducive Working Space When you have a good working space, it helps you think and act purposefully. Make sure your workspace is free of clutter and is well-organized. Besides, being organized is an essential element of a successful online student. Also, your space should accommodate a chair and desk, and it shouldn’t be […]

By Justin Shook

Labor Shortage Results in Long Waits at Local Pharmacies

Many people do not realize they can become certified pharmacy technicians without a four-year degree. This is an essential healthcare position that welcomes young people in Texas who have a high school diploma or GED. Pharmacy Technician Responsibilities The pharmacy technician fills the prescriptions. The job includes: Locating the correct medication Counting out pills […]

By Justin Shook

Starting Online Classes? Tips to Reduce Your Stress

Create a Space for Learning Have you ever walked into a room, forgotten what you were doing, and gone back through the door to remember? This is one of the most common ways people notice that learning and memory connect to location. Without knowing it, students link memories of physical classrooms to what they […]

By Justin Shook

Examining Both Sides of Professional Environments: Office Life and Work From Home

On the bright side, stepping outside of your comfort zone typically manifests a positive change, allowing us to experience growth and promote outside-the-box thinking. For many workforce members, the shift from in-person duties to work from home brings new opportunities and a fresh outlook on life. Depending on specific roles and duties, members of […]

By Justin Shook

Understanding Welding and the Different Types Involved

Did you know there are different types of welding? While all these methods achieve the same thing, how they operate is what sets each apart. This difference in operation makes one type of welding suitable for certain kinds of applications in comparison to the others. Let’s take a look at four of the most […]

By Justin Shook

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Southern Careers InstituteBlog

5 Things You Learn in an HVAC Training Program

Important School Supplies for Your First Day

Why More Graduating Seniors Are Choosing Trade School Over a Four-Year Degree

Careers You Can Pursue After Beauty School in Texas

What Is QuickBooks?

5 Common Accounting Interview Questions (and Answers)

5 Excellent Tips for Returning to School After a Hiatus

We Need More Women in Skilled Trades – Here’s Why

Tips for Successful Engagement in Online Courses

5 Tips for Online Students in 2022

Labor Shortage Results in Long Waits at Local Pharmacies

Starting Online Classes? Tips to Reduce Your Stress

Examining Both Sides of Professional Environments: Office Life and Work From Home

Understanding Welding and the Different Types Involved

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