Though formal education is not required for medical assistants, many employers prefer it – and that might be due to the fact that higher education for the job also includes vital hands-on training. Learn why medical assistant education and training is considered so important for employers here!

If you have the ambition, drive, and desire to own your workday, you’ve probably thought starting your own business. With the right skill set, becoming a virtual assistant might be a great choice for you. Here’s what they do and why being a virtual assistant can be an interesting and lucrative option for those who consider themselves self-starters!

Are you interested in pursuing a career in healthcare but unsure whether a career as a medical assistant is right for you? Here are a few ways you can decide whether becoming a medical assistant is the right career path for your professional life.

Have you ever had a tough day at work and thought, “I wish I could be my own boss?” Recent technologies have made opening your own business less of a risk - particularly online businesses. If you’ve been considering starting an online business of your own, check out a few of these different types of businesses you can open!

ServSafe Certification is so essential to certain workplaces that many employers in the hospitality and food industries require an employee to take and pass the exam within a certain time frame after being hired. Learn more about the importance of ServSafe Certification in this Student Life Blog post!

Because we rely on being warm when it’s cold, and comfortable when it’s hot, HVACR Technician is a career that isn’t going to go out of style any time soon! If you’ve considered working in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration field, check out this information on what you should expect working as an HVAC technician.

Guest Service Agents, Hotel Concierges, and Guest Relations Associates serve as front-line representatives for hotels and resorts, ensuring guests’ needs are met during their stay. If you’re not sure that studying to become a Guest Service Agent is right for you, check out some of what you’ll learn throughout your training!

If you’ve wanted to take on more responsibility, lead an efficient team, and work closely with coworkers and customers, a career as a Retail Supervisor may be a step in the right direction for you! Not sure what you need to do to become one? Check out these steps and get started on your future.

Career experts and parents generally have one piece of advice they give in common: do what you love. In the first part of our "From Pastime to Profession" series, we take a look at how you can turn your firearms repair hobby into a career as a gunsmith!

Pharmacy technician schools may offer students similar skills, but how and where they will use them can differ significantly. Take a look at these career paths for pharmacy technician graduates and see if you can find the career path that's right for you!