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What Would You Study in an Energy Management College Program?
Energy management is the evaluation, planning, and use of energy to gain maximum efficiencies to meet economic and environmental goals. To work in the field, you need a full understanding of how to follow energy data to assess needs, monitor usage, and continually optimize. A Bachelor’s Degree in Energy Management should give you a solid
READ MOREWhy It’s Important to Have Women in Technology
Even though more women work in technology than ever before, in 2022 only 24 percent of computing jobs were held by women and only 19 percent of STEM majors are women. That underrepresentation does a disservice to the women, and also to society, as a whole. Women can bring a fresh approach and offer unique
READ MOREHow to Get a Job in Wind Energy
The wind energy industry has seen incredible growth during the last decade, and there is an abundance of career paths you might take in the field. To land a first job, or rise in a career in wind energy, you’ll need the right education, knowledge, and experience. Build a resume, make connections, and immerse yourself
READ MORE10 Different Careers in Wind Energy
With the United Nation’s annual report on climate change making it clear that renewable energies are an important path forward, wind energy is among the sectors considered a viable alternative to fossil fuels. Wind energy output recently surpassed the use of coal and jobs in renewables are expected to grow much faster than average through
READ MOREDo Many Women Work in Energy Management?
Even with an increased focus on clean energy and preserving the environment among today’s college students, the energy sector remains one of the least gender diverse occupations. Women make up only 25% of workers in energy-related companies and 32% of the renewable energy workforce. And they comprise only 13.9% of senior management positions within energy
READ MOREHow to Apply to Online College After the Military
You’ve served your country well and have decided to attain your college degree online. But where do you start? Consider the programs that might be a good fit, find a university that respects your military service, and apply online. Here are 5 steps to take to apply to an online college: 1. Narrow Your Focus
READ MOREWhy Construction Companies Should Hire Women
In an industry where women occupy only 11 percent of the jobs, construction companies now want to hire female workers. They understand that gender diverse organizations are more likely to have above-average profits and that individual corporations, nonprofits, and governmental agencies look to grant awards based, in part, on overall diversity. Women can have the
READ MOREWhy is There Demand for Construction Managers?
Four out of five organizations say they are struggling to find construction project managers. With current managers getting ready to retire, a rebounding economy, and an influx of federal funding for infrastructure repairs, the demand for construction managers is on the rise. Construction managers oversee projects, estimate costs, acquire materials, hire workers, schedule tasks, ensure
READ MOREIs Human Resources a Good Career?
If you think you might enjoy working with people from all walks of life to help make their jobs more satisfying and fulfilling, human resources might be a good career for you. You could work for a small company and have a variety of responsibilities or be a part of an HR team in a
READ MORE5 Online Healthcare Programs to Consider
Healthcare is a $4.1 trillion industry in the U.S. with a much faster than average growth rate predicted through 2030. If you want a career with stability and growth—that also lets you help others—the healthcare industry checks all the boxes. And you can gain the education and training you need for many jobs online. Whether
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