Credentials: An Important Piece of the Puzzle
By Kris Powers | August 30th 2016
To increase their chances of succeeding in today’s ever evolving job market, students of all ages are expressing the desire to quickly close any personal skills gaps and show aptitude in a variety of subject matters.
5 Reasons Why Professionals Prefer Online Learning
By Kris Powers | August 23rd 2016
Many professionals find that online learning is a perfect fit for them and their development needs.
Back to School: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
By Kris Powers | August 16th 2016
Every fall, students around the country go back to school, and before that, many go back-to-school shopping. If you plan on buying new clothing and/or shoes for the upcoming school year, please take the time to dispose of your old items in a responsible, eco-friendly way.
Credentials Matter: The Value of Certification
By Kris Powers | August 9th 2016
Career training courses that offer certification can provide learners with a less expensive alternative to traditional degree programs as well as provide a faster pathway to job opportunities.
Happiness Happens
By Kris Powers | August 2nd 2016
I recently came across a listing of holidays and observances for the month of August. Hidden between National Catfish Month and Rye Bread Month, I spied Annual Happiness Happens Month.
National Night Out
By Kris Powers | July 26th 2016
National Night Out (NNO) is a community-building campaign that promotes police-community relationships and strives to build neighborhood fellowship.
Develop a Career Vision Statement in 7 Easy Steps
By Kris Powers | July 19th 2016
Are you where you want to be in your professional life or does it feel like something is missing?
Are You Ready to Take Your Learning Online?
By Kris Powers | July 13th 2016
More and more students are taking online classes because of the flexibility and convenience they provide.
Happy 4th of July from Ed4Career!
By Kris Powers | July 4th 2016
"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave". ~Elmer Davis
Five Jobs For PTSD Sufferers Who Want To Maintain an Active Lifestyle by Julia Merrill
By Kris Powers | June 28th 2016
PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, affects many Americans who have lived through highly stressful situations but are looking to recover and get back to the things they’ve always loved to do. The traumatic event can be anything from being involved in an accident to serving in military combat, but no matter the experience, the effects are often similar in sufferers.
Still, everyone is affected differently, and therefore there is no one treatment that will work for every case. Some PTSD victims find it best to limit their social interactions, some choose to work with other survivors of traumatic events, and others are fine with working outside of the home but need a quiet environment.