Today’s Guest Blog was written by one of our FaceBook Friends, Mike Wrong. If you would like to have your views on education published on the Education Connection blog, please contact us! We are here and we are listening. From a little one room...
While 2009 may not be forever remembered for its education related headlines, it was a banner year none-the-less. The recession has seen massive growth in students enrolling in education programs and online degree programs. The need to stay competitive...
Due to the specific demands of today’s college students, online colleges have grown in popularity. For example, Ashford University recently announced record numbers of graduates this year, the majority of which were enrolled in online degree programs....
Many chefs with extensive experience are enrolling in evening, Saturday and online degree programs to learn hospitality management skills, the New York Times reports. Even highly regarded culinary experts are realizing the value of a diverse skill set...
As the recession takes its toll on the finances of families across the country, more mothers are foregoing staying at home full-time and going back to work, Fox News reports. Men’s careers have been the hardest hit by economic downturn, as they...
More than ever before, students pursuing college education are choosing to major in science and engineering, which could cause an increase in the number of PhD candidates. A new study from the UK’s University and College Admissions Service (UCAS)...
Military veterans who wish to ease their transition into civilian life and improve their career prospects may consider enrolling in on-campus and online degree programs, particularly those that were recently recognized by Military Advanced Education. The...
Knowing about your Personality Type can not only help you find another job, it can also help you keep the one you have. The more of your natural, inborn talents you’re able to use in your job, the happier and more productive you will be – which will...
For most of us, if asked what we strive for in life, we would say things like, “I want peace,” “I want to be comfortable,” or “I want security.” No matter what combination of words that we use, they’re all pretty much the same. We don’t...
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...