art digital media

Next-Gen Careers in Art, Design and Technology

Jun 1, 2018

The relationship between art and technology continues to rapidly evolve, creating both challenges and opportunities. To be successful in the fields of digital media, graphic design, film, television and/or electronic arts, students need strong mentors empowered with the latest technical tools to help them develop the right combination of talent, skill and technique. And because all of these fields are interrelated, it is important that students cross-train within the spectrum of available courses. This enables them to prepare to enter the job market, as well as advance in the field later on.

engineering technology, Tesla

Advanced Manufacturing – Where Technology Meets Innovation

Jun 1, 2018

Due to the recent economic downturn and technology advances, there are many who are concerned about the impact on manufacturing jobs. While it is true there have been some manufacturing job losses, there have also been gains that are propelling manufacturing to the forefront. This is important because manufacturing helps to create economic stability in communities by helping to move workers up the wage ladder.

kinesiology

Athletic Training and Fitness: Rewarding Careers that Build strength, Health and Wellness

Jun 1, 2018

With soaring rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and other chronic health conditions in the United States, demand for cost-effective, quality health-promotion and prevention are at an all-time high. Recognition of the benefits of good nutrition and exercise in preventing chronic disease has created a wide-open career path for qualified athletic trainers and fitness professionals.

academic programs

Dispelling the Top Five Community College Myths

Jun 1, 2018

There are so many myths about community colleges - in this article, we take a moment to review those myths, and provide insight into what is true and false about attending community college.

career education

Break the Mold: Choose a career based on passion, not gender

Jun 1, 2018

Male-dominated and female-dominated jobs have always been part of the landscape in the American workplace, but these barriers have started to fall. The men working in daycare centers and the women working in STEM careers know how it feels to be one of only a few in their position at their place of employment.