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What Is Nuclear Security?
When you think of nuclear security, do you conjure up worst-case scenarios of Russian invasions and the threat of nuclear war? Or are you more concerned with the security of our nation’s nuclear power plants and a Chernobyl-sized meltdown? Nuclear security actually covers a lot of territory. Its goal is to protect people, animals, plants,
READ MORECan You Get a Construction Management Degree Online?
You may think that a hands-on profession like construction wouldn’t be something you could learn about online. But online learning has become a whole lot more sophisticated in the last few years, while also being easier to navigate. Many construction management classes like estimating, building codes, and planning and scheduling are actually well-suited to a
READ MOREWhat Criminal Justice Careers Could I Get with an Associate Degree?
Criminal Justice is an interesting and exciting major that can lead to a variety of careers. Even with an associate degree, you could be prepared for entry-level work in security, corrections, courts, or private investigation. Which would you choose? Here are some careers to consider with an Associate degree in Criminal Justice: Security Officer Security
READ MOREWhat Is Upskilling?
You probably have heard the term “continuing education.” Many careers benefit from continuing education; some even require it. But “upskilling” takes the notion of continuing your education to a new level. It’s not merely about learning more within the confines of your career. Upskilling is about acquiring new skills that add to your knowledge base,
READ MOREHow to Become a Business Intelligence Consultant
Today’s businesses collect a staggering amount of data. But 90% of that data are unstructured, (raw data that has not been organized or analyzed). That’s where Business Intelligence Consultants come in. They help uncover, gather, analyze, interpret, and disseminate important business information pulled from mountains of data. The information consultants provide is valuable across industries
READ MOREHow to Afford an MBA
A Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is a valuable credential that can set you apart as a business leader and job candidate. But many programs are costly in both time and money. If you want to acquire an MBA in the most affordable way possible, there are 7 steps you can take that might
READ MORE5 Jobs You Can Get with a Construction Management Degree
Even with rising prices and material shortages, the pace of new construction continues to increase. According to the National Association of Home Builders, the level of single-family housing starts will be about 24% higher than it was in 2019, and the construction industry will need to add 740,000 workers a year to account for industry
READ MOREWhat Does Logistics Mean in Business?
If you didn’t receive your holiday gifts on time this year or have been waiting for months to get a new refrigerator, you know first-hand the importance of Logistics in business. Logistics is the process of getting the stuff you need, want, and order from where it is to where you are. It is what
READ MOREMindset and Academic Success: What’s the Connection?
Remember the children’s story, The Little Engine That Could? With the mindset of “I think I can, I think I can,” the Little Engine could! It pulled a long train up a large hill when other engines wouldn’t even try. Studies have shown that this same positive mindset has a direct connection to academic success
READ MOREWhat Training and Degree Do You Need to Work in Renewables?
Renewable energy is a growing industry. Especially in the U.S., where 48 of 55 large investor-owned utilities have committed to reducing carbon emissions, there is a boom in demand for people with expertise in renewable energies. If you have a desire to work in a growing field that might also help to save the planet,
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