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09th September 2008
When Sherry Richardson was named Correction Officer of the Year by the Connecticut Department of Correction, she credited her firm, fair, and consistent approach. "I look at it really as a journey that I have been on... I love the job," she said. "I lo...
09th September 2008
Earning a degree in homeland security can open more doors than you might think. While homeland security likely inspires images of government work, the budding industry spans a wide range of private sector careers.
"I'd say there's not an industr...
09th September 2008
With job opportunities expected to grow by 22 percent through 2016, and with an annual median salary of over $40,000, it's no wonder so many people want to become a paralegal. So what can you do to get your foot through the door and into this fast grow...
09th September 2008
Imagine a six-figure income and some familiar figures may come to mind. Doctors, lawyers, and top-level executives are no strangers to incomes above $100,000, but you might not realize the pay scale possible for those who make a living transcribing cou...
09th September 2008
You've seen the actors on CSI: Miami use high-tech gadgets to solve crime. Now, meet the real-life experts of Miami criminal justice.
"Television certainly makes things very simple," Dr. Joanne Leoni tells South Florida Times, "solving a crime j...
09th September 2008
With the number of jobs increasing faster than people are graduating from counseling programs, now could be the right time to enter this worthwhile profession.
What Does an Addiction Counselor Do?
Two types of counselors deal with addict...
09th September 2008
What Exactly Are the Behavioral Sciences?
The behavioral sciences fall somewhere between social sciences and natural sciences, absorbing some components of each. It's a big category, so it typically gets broken down into two smaller ones: Neural-D...
09th September 2008
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an estimated two-thirds of the young people who need mental health services aren't getting them. The time is now for a career in child and adolescent mental health.
M...
09th September 2008
A recent report lists professionals in counseling and social work as the eighth most sought after U.S. job candidates, enjoying a median annual salary of between $35,000 and $45,000. This unique fusion of grounded scientific knowledge and passionate hu...
09th September 2008
From child welfare to outreach social work, personal care to vocational rehabilitation, the human services industry is more meaningful to our world now than it has ever been. Find out why this career option earns high marks from new graduates and mid-c...
21st July 2008
The news keeps coming in, and it's not encouraging. Declining home prices and the resulting slowdown in the American economy have put manufacturers, investment bankers, and retail employees out of work. With less to spend on luxuries--and less credit from...
21st July 2008
Going back to college? If so, don't quit your day job just yet. More and more students are finding they can stay employed during school by using flexible education options such as evening coursework, weekend schooling, and online classes. In fact, accordi...
21st July 2008
Nursing assistants are a critical link in the health care chain. You can be the face that brightens a patient's day, a helping hand for basic tasks, and, for some patients, the key to maintaining dignity.
Nursing assistants, also called nurse aides, ty...
21st July 2008
When veterans of World War II returned home, our government took care of them. In exchange for their service, Uncle Sam helped many of them buy a home, go to college, and get training for civilian work through the GI Bill of Rights. Although in a slightly...
21st July 2008
If you're looking to make the transition from final exams to full-time employee, an internship with a solid company could be the perfect stepping-stone. In fact, internships are fast becoming an integral part of the college experience. According to a 2006...
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