National Military Appreciation Month
By Kris Powers | May 1st 2017
The month of May is characterized by six national observances which highlights the contributions of those who have served.
Meeting the Needs of Nontraditional Students
By Kris Powers | April 25th 2017
It would appear that our “nontraditional” students have now become our “new traditional” students.
Earth Day - Environmental & Climate Literacy
By Kris Powers | April 18th 2017
The celbration of Earth Day is meant to “broaden and diversify the environmental movement worldwide."
Counseling Awareness Month
By Kris Powers | April 11th 2017
Getting your worries out in the open, particularly with someone trained to help you manage them, is a good thing for your well-being.
Project Semicolon
By Kris Powers | April 4th 2017
Project Semicolon does not offer a direct helpline, but instead brings those who are battling depression together through inspirational messages, blogs, and other resources.
Vocational Training and the Shortage of Skilled Workers in America
By Kris Powers | March 28th 2017
It’s time to reach out to a new generation of tradesmen and women and encourage them to use their skills and talents to find careers within a skilled trade that will help to pave the way to a fulfilling career and a bright financial future.
Feed Your Entrepreneurial Spirit
By Kris Powers | March 21st 2017
Have you ever looked at an existing product or service and thought to yourself, “I can do this better?”
The Benefits of Lifelong Learning
By Kris Powers | March 14th 2017
Lifelong learning involves seeking or creating learning opportunities for both personal and professional reasons. This type of learning applies to everything that we learn throughout our life, not just what is learned in a classroom.
Soft Skills Can Get You the Job
By Kris Powers | March 7th 2017
Many companies are seeking employees that have a good mix of “hard” technical skills and “soft” interpersonal skills. Are you wondering how to best set yourself apart from the competition? Improve your soft skills!
Motivation, Self-Control and Productivity
By Kris Powers | February 28th 2017
Motivation is a critical element in setting and attaining goals—and research shows you can influence your own levels of self-control and motivation.