Category archives for: Education

An apple a day keeps the dentist away

(ARA) – More than two-thirds of children will have at least one cavity before their 19th birthday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. While tooth decay remains one of the most common health problems in children, it is also the most preventable, experts say. “With proper education and regular dentist appointments, children can [...]

Help kids learn by growing a windowsill garden

(ARA) – A child’s awe while watching a seed germinate and grow into a healthy plant with beautiful flowers or a delicious vegetable is something very special. Their sense of accomplishment expands when the flowers they grew are arranged in a beautiful bouquet or their vegetables are shared in a family dinner. This accomplishment illustrates [...]

Job outlook positive for diverse accounting-based careers

(ARA) – The need for well-educated accounting professionals will continue as long as business grows. From large to small, domestic or global, all businesses require financial guidance from professionals with accounting knowledge who can prepare, analyze and verify financial documents. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects a 22 percent increase in accounting [...]

School lunch fuels success for spring sports

(ARA) – Springtime packs a punch for students. Between tests, papers, school trips, extracurricular performances and jobs, finding the energy for spring’s after-school sports is often a challenge. Time and energy are at a premium. Eating well can help ease the crush. While breakfast is often tapped as the most important meal of the day, [...]

Lesser-known health care careers are very rewarding

(ARA) – Have you looked at career possibilities in health care lately? The health care industry offers a wide array of career choices, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many positions in the medical arena involve operating room (OR) procedures or patient care. Others require totally different skill sets, such as positions in [...]

What working professionals should look for in degree programs

(ARA) – The college experience means different things to different people. An undergrad straight out of high school might consider Saturday football games and fraternity events part of the deal. But if you’re a working professional heading back to school, chances are you’re going to be a lot less concerned with the extracurricular aspects of [...]

Changing economy adding up to more job opportunities in accounting

(ARA) – Job prospects in many industries have dwindled as the country still struggles with the lingering effects of the recession. But while the economy has undermined opportunity in many industries, it’s also spurred growth in others. Job opportunities for accountants and auditors are expected to grow 22 percent between 2008 and 2018 at the [...]

Is this the year you change your career?

(ARA) – When you evaluate your current situation and set goals for the future, do career goals top the list? If so it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get to work. Why not make 2012 the year you get your new career underway? If you were planning on scouring the want ads, you [...]

The art of navigating corporate culture

(ARA) – Learning to navigate your career while grasping the culture of a company is one of the greatest challenges a new employee will face. Whether you’re a recent college graduate, or at a crossroads in your career, steering your way around a company’s 20,000 or 1,000 employees and figuring out the unwritten rules of [...]

Certification can improve your career prospects in a shrinking job market

(ARA) – With the economy still recovering from the Great Recession and increased global competition, many disillusioned workers have been left wondering: “How can I set myself apart within a shrinking job market?” Beyond degree attainment and experience, achieving specialized certification in your chosen field may be your best bet. Earning certification is a signal [...]

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