According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, careers requiring trade or vocational training are projected to have the most growth between now and 2026. Thus, the next step to achieving your career goals might be a trade certificate. What is a trade certificate? A trade certificate is a career-specific certificate earned in no more than two years. Students take … [Read more...] about What Is a Trade Certificate?
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WANTED: Women in STEM
U.S. News & World Report has a shorter, less overwhelming list of scholarships for women and minorities. The six women’s STEM scholarships they chose to list included the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship, HP Helion OpenStack Scholarship, Palantir Scholarship for Women in Engineering, Society of Women Engineers, Women in Technology Scholarship program, and Association … [Read more...] about WANTED: Women in STEM
Is Construction the Place for You?
Nationwide, the construction industry employs 888,000 women—they make up 13.6 percent of construction workers. Women comprise less than 5 percent of trade occupation workers, and less than 10 percent of construction managers. It is a huge opportunity for women to find well-paying jobs with or without a degree! By helping women who are interested in higher-paying, but also … [Read more...] about Is Construction the Place for You?
Pursuing Jobs in the STEM Fields
As a woman or mother entering the workforce, you may desire a job that offers both a high salary and flexible hours. If that’s the case, you may consider pursuing a job in a STEM field. Not only are STEM jobs high-paying, but they are becoming more and more abundant as we live in an increasingly technological world! What Is “STEM”? STEM stands for “science, technology, … [Read more...] about Pursuing Jobs in the STEM Fields