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5 Creative Ways to Celebrate National Nursing Assistants Week in 2022

They major in essential duties by keeping patients engaged and comfortable with their care and enhancing their safety against falls and bedsores. Unfortunately, nursing assistants rarely get the appreciation they deserve for their effort in the healthcare industry. Taking major steps to let them know they’re treasured can boost their morale and make them […]

By Justin Shook

Benefits of Starting a Training Program in the Summer

Benefits of Starting a Training Program in the Summer Your new training and skills are just around the corner. There are many upsides to starting a training program during the summer months. Here are just a few benefits of starting a training program in the summer: Get a head start – One of the […]

By Justin Shook

5 Ways to Support Your Mental Health When Returning to School

This article walks you through five effective ways of supporting mental health in school. These solutions will help you return to school prepared to handle the mental pressure. As a result, you will boost productivity in your academic world and life in general. 1. Manage Your Time Well Ineffective time management can have […]

By Justin Shook

What Are the Roles of a Computer Support Specialist?

They are responsible for ensuring that everything IT-related is running smoothly by listening and responding to users’ issues with the right and viable solutions. Apart from having all the necessary skills, educational requirements, and qualifications, you must also understand your roles and responsibilities -that’s what makes a successful computer support specialist. The roles […]

By Justin Shook

The Why and How of Screen Breaks During Online Courses

Although there are many benefits, too much screen time can negatively affect our physical and mental health if we aren’t careful. Those taking courses online spend a significant amount of time looking at screens during their course work, so it is essential to know when to take a break from your computer screen and […]

By Justin Shook

Here’s the Difference Between an Electrical Technician and an Electrician

While electrical technicians handle engineering systems or maintain existing systems, electricians are responsible for installing electrical systems. Their roles may vary depending on industry, qualifications, interests, and experience. If you’d like to pursue a career as an electrician or electrical technician, it’s crucial that you know the differences between them so that you can […]

By Justin Shook

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 breathing, eating, and dying — […]

By Justin Shook

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 different in some respect and […]

By Justin Shook

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 10 employees said their workplace […]

By Justin Shook

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 course that is accredited by […]

By Justin Shook

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 ways that students can exercise […]

By Justin Shook

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 CDL is the main requirement […]

By Justin Shook

5 Skills You Learn in an HVAC 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

9 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

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