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How to Increase Your Salary as a Veterinary Technician

Whether you are a student learning how to become a veterinary technician or you're already a practicing vet tech, you'll want to be compensated fairly for your hard work. Here are a few ways you can increase your salary as a veterinary technician.

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5 Steps to Becoming a Gunsmith

If you're passionate about your hobby of firearms repair and restoration, why not turn it into a career? Here are five steps that can help you turn your knowledge of firearms into a career as a professional gunsmith!

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6 Traits of a Successful Wedding Planner

Becoming a certified wedding planner requires a person to have a variety of skills and traits. Here are a few qualities of successful wedding planners that can help you along your career path!

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5 Things You Need to Know About Becoming a Certified Wedding Planner

Becoming a certified wedding planner requires specific skills, education, and dedication. It can also be very rewarding! Here's a few things you should-know abou this in-demand career before you start printing your business cards.

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8 Skills Every Automotive Repair Technician Should Have

Not sure if you have what it takes to be a successful automotive repair technician? If you want to excel in this fast-paced career, here are a few traits that can help you succeed along the way.

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Your Guide to Dual Enrollment

Dual enrollment is a great way to jump-start your college education while you're still in high school. Check out this beginner's guide to dual enrollment and how students enrolled in online high school programs can benefit from these programs.

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Making the Most of Your Internship

Internships provide a major opportunity for students looking to get a head start on breaking into their job field. Here are a few ways to make the most of your internship and come out of the experience with new skills, new contacts, and valuable work experience for your resume.

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4 Biggest Myths About Online High School

When researching information on online high school, you may come across some misconceptions that discourage you from pursuing that path. In this Student Life Blog post, we dispel the four biggest myths and misconceptions of online high school!

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Traditional vs Online Education: Which One Is Right for You?

Online programs have many advantages over traditional programs, but not everyone is aware of how effective online school really is. We've broken down the differences between traditional and online education so you can decide which is right for you based on your personality and learning style.

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A Look at the Benefits of Online Cooking Classes

While online programs continue to grow in popularity, many people don't think to consider learning hands-on skills outside of a traditional setting. Take a look at the benefits of learning online cooking online, and how you can get hands-on training while learning at your own pace and on your own schedule.

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