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Opportunities for skilled workers with vocational training or an online associate’s degree are expected to grow by 2016, according to a new study. Research conducted by The Workforce Alliance, Skills2Compete and the California EDGE Campaign suggests... 

Blackboard, a technology company providing online learning tools, and the Imagine America Foundation have announced they will team up to help veterans obtain civilian careers. The company’s professional education division has made a commitment to... 

As increasingly more companies pursue environmentally friendly initiatives, opportunities for environmental engineers who have graduated from on-campus or online degree programs are expected to grow. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that environmental... 

A new website from the Art Institutes may help those interested in enrolling in on-campus or online degree programs in the arts explore the latest trends in a variety of industries. The Art Institutes - a nationwide system providing higher education in... 

Note: This article is reposted from the Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, and written by Cheryl Holly. It can be viewed here. Distance education involves learning that takes place when the teacher and the student are in two different settings,... 

The unemployment rate in the U.S. is the highest it has been in 25 years.  Almost one out of ten people, according to the Department of Labor, is out of a job.  Also, the recession is causing companies to decrease hiring – even implementing hiring... 

Versatility: A Masters in Business Administration is one of the most versatile degrees out there.  It can help you get ahead in almost any industry. Every company, even doctor’s offices or restaurants, are businesses and therefore can benefit from... 

Are you a creative or artistic person looking for a way to translate those skills into a lucrative career?  Or perhaps you often look at ads or websites and know intuitively how to make them more visually appealing? If this sounds like you, then a job... 

There was an interesting analysis published on student loans entitled “Drowning in Debt: The Emerging Student Loan Crisis” and written by Education Sector, a think tank that focuses on education issues.  The July 9 piece brought to light the huge... 

Are you looking for a fast growing career in the medical field?  Then you should consider medical assisting. The Department of Labor listed this as one of the fastest growing careers actually, and the best part is that it does not require a lot of training. ... 

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