Only the most passionate people can make a career of helping others in times of need, especially when drugs or alcohol are involved. According to the BLS, as of April 2019, Over the next five years, there will be jobs for more than 320,000 positions for alcohol and drug counselors in the United States. These...
Are you looking for a job with no luck or stuck in a job you hate? If you’re not working your dream job, you may not have the skills relevant for many of the in-demand positions that need to be filled. If you’ve been applying for jobs and not hearing back, you know exactly what...
Addiction is a deep-rooted disease. Drug and alcohol addicts suffer from more than just the effects of substance abuse. Their issues are psychological, usually resulting from a mental disorder or even from an event in their past. This is why addicts need professional psychological help during the recovery process. Addiction counselors aid an addict in...
“Would you like fries with that?” is not what you want to be asking after the completion of a degree. The problem is, many degrees are too specified and only allow work in that sector. Many other degrees aren’t really functional in the working world. How do you prevent this problem? By earning a degree...
Do you want to become a substance abuse counselor? Not sure what steps to take to make your goals become a reality? In this article, we’re covering how to become a substance abuse counselor, so you can start taking the first step toward becoming one. So, What is a Substance Abuse Counselor? A substance abuse...
With traditional four-year college degrees taking students on average 5.5 years or longer to complete, more and more people are opting to go to trade schools and apprenticeship programs that allow students to be employment-ready after training. One of these options is becoming an electrician, which offers a competitive salary and many job opportunities once...
If you’re looking into higher education, there’s a good chance you’re overwhelmed by the sheer number of available options. From online colleges to trade schools to physical campuses, today’s students have more choices than ever. But which is the best choice for you? Should you go the traditional college route, or choose to specialize in...
You’ve already made the decision to attend college. That’s an awesome choice that will take you to many interesting, new places and will help you build a lasting career. But how do you get there? With some preliminary schooling, of course. This guide will help you decide whether you should prepare for college with a...
Many high schools in the nation push colleges and universities for their students. Because of this, tons of students think that getting a four-year degree is the only way to be successful. However many don’t consider a shorter and more beneficial option: trade school. There seems to be some contempt for blue-collar workers, but at...
Did you know the need for substance abuse counselors is growing faster than most other occupations in the U.S.? As of April 2016, the Department of Labor projects a 23 percent growth rate between 2016 and 2026. The reason for this growth is two-fold. First, more people are seeking addiction counseling services. The National Survey on Drug Use...