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How 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
READ MORE5 Strategic Security Management Corporate Careers
There are many different career directions you can take with a degree in Strategic Security Management. Cybersecurity managers are needed to prevent thieves from hacking into your company’s network to steal trade secrets, customer information, or money. Strategic Security also protects employees while they are at work or traveling on business. And in the specialization
READ MOREWhat Is Strategic Security Management?
Strategic security management encompasses intelligence gathering and analysis, threat assessment, workplace violence, cybersecurity, and corporate security to safeguard personnel, assets, and information. In an age of cyberthreats, international turmoil, and homegrown hackers and terrorists, strategic security management is more important than ever. To effectively secure our borders and our boardrooms, we need to be able
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