Posted on Friday, Feb 21, 2020 by Altierus
Trouble sticking to a study plan? It might come down to how you study. Not everyone can hit the books for hours on end. If you’re struggling to retain information by simply reviewing and re-reading material, here are some unusual ideas to try that are backed by research. Write Your Notes by Hand Multiple studies […]
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Posted on Thursday, Feb 6, 2020 by Altierus
February is Career and Technical Education Month (CTE Month)[i], when we celebrate the schools, faculty, and staff training the next generation of the U.S. workforce. Career and technical education focuses on teaching knowledge and skills for jobs in healthcare, manufacturing, and skilled trades. Altierus Career College is proud to be a CTE provider. One of […]
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Posted on Thursday, Jan 9, 2020 by Altierus
Think it’s time to change careers, not just jobs? Taking control of your future is empowering—especially when it’s about something as important as the job you spend most of your waking life doing. Changing careers isn’t a decision to be taken lightly, however. This article gives advice for making long-term plans, conducting research, and pursuing […]
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Posted on Tuesday, Dec 17, 2019 by Altierus
Going to career college is exciting. You’ve embarked on a journey that can lead to new experiences, new opportunities, and a new quality of life for you. It can also be challenging and even overwhelming, especially if you’re balancing a job and family obligations while you study. Before you start your program, we want to […]
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Posted on Tuesday, Dec 3, 2019 by Altierus
Interested in training for medical billing and coding career opportunities? It’s a growing industry that offers the potential for a satisfying career path. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that job openings for health information technicians (which includes medical coders and billers) are projected to grow by 11% over the 2018-2028 period.[i] You […]
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Posted on Tuesday, Nov 26, 2019 by Altierus
One of the important fields in construction is heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC). Professionals who work in HVAC play a critical role in keeping homes and businesses safe and comfortable by maintaining the systems and equipment that regulate room temperatures and control refrigeration equipment. HVAC is a career path with good job growth prospects. […]
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Posted on Tuesday, Nov 5, 2019 by Altierus
If you’re looking for a new career path, pursuing a healthcare career could be right for you. As the baby boom generation continues to age, they need more healthcare. As demand for care rises, so does demand for healthcare workers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that job openings for the healthcare sector at […]
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Posted on Monday, Oct 21, 2019 by Altierus
Looking for a career path that keeps you on your toes and has good job growth prospects? Consider becoming a medical assistant. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects national job openings for medical assistants will grow 23% over the 2018-2028 period—that’s more than four times as fast as the overall national job growth rate […]
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Posted on Tuesday, Sep 24, 2019 by Altierus
If you’re looking for an in-demand career path that offers the opportunity to help others, consider training to become a pharmacy technician. Pharmacy technicians provide customer service in retail and hospital pharmacies, filling prescriptions under the direction of a pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians will portion out pre-prepared medications and compound custom medications. According to the U.S. […]
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Posted on Tuesday, Sep 17, 2019 by Altierus
September 15-21 is National Surgical Technologists Week. During this week, we celebrate the important contribution surgical technologists make to operations every day. If you’re not familiar with what surgical technologists do—or if you’re interested in pursuing a surgical tech career—this article describes their daily duties and responsibilities. While every operation is different, there are common […]
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