Continuing education refers to ongoing learning and professional development after completing formal education. In today’s rapidly evolving job market, continuing education is essential for career advancement and adaptability. The Changing Landscape of the Job Market The pace of change in the job market continues to accelerate due to technological innovations, globalization, and shifting economic factors....
Although the economy has been heading toward a recession, unemployment rates remain low. This means there are more jobs available than before. This presents an opportunity for many people who want to get a job or learn trade skills. Now is the time to get your resume up to date and polished. Get ready for interviews and tests if...
Trying to pay for school has just gotten harder and harder. According to the College Board, college prices have increased by more than 169% since 1980. And while there may be several different reasons for the inflated cost of higher education, people who want to return to school face a challenge. They need to be creative when...
Drug and alcohol addiction is a pervasive problem in the United States. According to a recent national survey, nearly 20% of teens and adults struggle with a substance abuse disorder. Alcohol is the leading source of addiction (74%), while illicit drugs account for 38% of reported instances of addiction. Many of those people can successfully...
Have you seen the headlines? America is in desperate need of more construction workers. Industry experts say that construction businesses need to hire 2.2 million more workers in the next three years. It’s easy to equate the construction industry with male workers, and that’s a fair assessment. Men have long dominated construction trades; over 90%...
You’ve reached that point in your life where you’re supposed to start applying for all the universities you can, but what if that doesn’t feel quite right? Don’t worry. A four-year university isn’t your only option for postsecondary education. Instead, you may choose to enroll at a trade school. What is a trade school? We’ve...
Did you know there are over 7 million workers in the construction industry in the United States alone? Those workers build nearly $1.4 trillion worth of structures each year, and that number isn’t expected to stop growing any time soon. Even during economic strife, the construction industry has faced a steady incline over the last decade, but...
From 1999 to 2014, trade school students nearly doubled from 9.6 million to almost 16 million. That increase has been credited to high school graduates learning that there are more opportunities available to them other than a four-year degree, and they’ve begun leaping at careers that only require a certificate. More people are going back to school...
In 2018, according to Finances Online, 34% of students stated that fees and tuition were their main concerns when applying to college programs. If you live on campus at a 4-year school, the average cost is about $24,300! Going to school doesn’t require this much or take this long. Have you thought about attending a...
If you are a parent wondering how to balance academic and home life, you are not alone. 1 in 5 college students in the United States is also a parent. Parents returning to school may often feel overwhelmed. They think they can either be a good parent or a good student, but not both. But...