Obtaining a degree is no small feat. Each and every year, freshmen drop out of college before earning their degree. There are a number of reasons why this occurs - financial hardship, job competition and family demands are just a few of the multitude...
As the unemployment rate continues to rise and the job market becomes increasingly competitive, single parents may be able to avoid layoffs by pursuing a degree through colleges online. Because traditional four-year degree programs are designed for young...
Professionals in the hospitality sector may have the freedom to step outside of the nine-to-five world while they work. As a result, members of this industry who wish to accelerate their careers can benefit from the flexible scheduling options that are...
The Obama administration announced its budget today focusing on clean energy jobs and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. Any individual looking for a stable career should pay attention to these fields. The budget discussed the...
While higher education can help professionals instill a more comfortable lifestyle for families, parents may also pursue a college degree to serve as an example for their children. Although it took him 28 years to do so, Hector Nevarez recently earned...
Individuals who are planning to pursue a masters degree in business may wish to consider the application requirements of their prospective schools. Many business schools have begun accepting scores from two graduate admissions examinations, which has...
Technology has become an integral component in the daily lives of individuals in both their professional and personal tasks. However, President Obama has expressed concerns that the American education may not be preparing students to take advantage of...
Completion of an online bachelors degree program has boosted the earnings of a firefighter in Taunton, Massachusetts. Gary Trudeau, a fire department lieutenant, has earned a 5 percent pay raise for earning a bachelors degree in fire science from Columbia...
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...
Are you sure that your friends are really your friends? Oh, you may say, “My friends are the best, they‘re great, none better, can’t live without my friends.” “Heck I’d stack my friends up against any set of friends.” Ok, you love your friends...