Why Become a Physician Assistant? In short, a Physician Assistant (PA) is a nationally certified and state-licensed medical professional. A physician assistant works on healthcare teams along with a variety of medical professionals and can also prescribe medications for a patient in virtually every state in the United States. The vast majority of physician assistant…
Top Paying College Degrees Facts are facts: a broad-based employment market in the United States is demanding more and more college students to enter STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields than ever before. The goal is to increase our overall effectiveness and competitiveness in a global economy as the world continues to evolve. That…
Why Choose a Teaching Career? Teaching careers are in demand. In fact, the BLS estimates that approximately 700,000 new jobs will be added within the teaching profession through 2024 which is about an 8% growth rate during that time frame. It is widely accepted that schools require an exceptional teaching staff and students expect a…
Who Should Complete a FAFSA? The short answer is that the overwhelming majority of families should submit a FAFSA form. The FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a centralized platform for determining financial need for qualifying postsecondary institutions administered by the U.S. Department of Education. Starting in October 2016, the FAFSA form…
EMT and Paramedic Career Guide Paramedic and EMT (Emergency Medical Technicians) professionals work to provide life sustaining support to a person who has suddenly fallen ill or requires medical attention from a professional. An EMT may have to rush into an office building to assist a worker who may be experiencing the signs of a…
Common Reasons Why College Students Forgo Financial Aid The US Department of Education recently commissioned a broad-based study to determine why undergraduate college students do not apply for financial aid. The data from the study was assembled visa vi the National Postsecondary Aid Study (NPSAS:12) and includes a variety of financial aid including grants, scholarships,…
Careers in Psychology If you are considering a career in psychology then you are in good company. A broad-based research study has shown that most psychologists are personally fulfilled and have a general sense of satisfaction at the end of their work week. The truth is that psychology is an in-demand field and can lead…
Financial Aid for College The best way to help ensure your success in college and beyond is through planning. Do not believe there are shortcuts to get your degree without effort, planning, organization, and grit. Having good information from the onset then developing a roadmap for success will increase your odds of successfully navigating this…
What is HVAC? The term HVAC is an acronym for a few adjacent disciplines that include heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. In its simplest terms, an HVAC professional are able to design, install, and service the mechanical and electrical equipment necessary to properly heat and cool buildings and/or households. What is a Refrigeration Maintenance Technician?…
Massage Therapy Career Guide If you take the time to speak to a professional in the massage therapy field and ask them why they have select this profession, you’ll typically receive several variations on the same answer: they are ecstatic to wake up each and every morning and truly love what they do for a…