Five ways (count them) to get your children excited about math
If your middle school student is excited about his or her math homework today, be very thankful: By the time they're in high school, the numbers show they could be far less interested. According to data from the Business-Higher Education Forum, less than 20 percent of America's high school students are math proficient and interested in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Yet the demand for engineers and advanced technology professionals in some key fields is expected to grow in the coming years. What can parents do to keep students enthused about math?
As the current global market continues to create uncertainty for jobs across almost every industry, self-employment has become a growing trend, with more than 10 percent of workers being self-employed according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. After all, if you're your own boss, what better job security could there be?
Registered nurses encouraged to pursue bachelor's degrees
As many industries scaled back and cut resources in the last year, health care continued to grow, adding an average of 26,000 jobs per month, according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics. This trend is likely to continue as technological innovations and new regulations prompt additional oversight within the health care setting.
How students can meet the challenge of the evolving health care industry
Health care reform has expanded access to health care insurance coverage to more than 30 million new patients beginning in 2014, stretching the resources of health care facilities nationwide. Health care administration professionals navigate this complicated system from the business side, ensuring that health care delivery processes run smoothly and patients continue to receive quality care. These professionals are in high demand.
If you ask kids in elementary school what they want to be when they grow up, you'll likely hear singer, ballerina, athlete or movie star. As students move into middle school and high school, they think more seriously about career possibilities. All parents want their children to be successful, so what careers should they expose them to in order to help them make a good decision?
Looking for a rewarding career? Start with early childhood education
Did you know that the brain is the most immature organ in the body of a newborn? While it may seem as if a baby does little more than eat, cry and sleep, the facts couldn't be further from the truth. Important growth and development take place during early childhood, especially within the brain.
As the United States, one of the world's wealthiest countries, struggles with debt and a still-uncertain economy, Americans are closely watching the steps our leaders are taking to address long-term fiscal problems. The state of our nation's economy has also caused many individuals to re-examine their own personal finances and money management plans.
Advanced degrees can help you climb the business career ladder
It takes a lot of effort to promote yourself in the business world, and pursuing an advanced degree is a great step toward working your way up the career ladder.
When starting a business, remember that time is money
This challenging economy and stagnant job market have left plenty of qualified and capable Americans without work. And when qualified and capable people suddenly have time on their hands, many of them will think about starting their own business.
How to pursue your passion through a career change
Whether you are pursuing a life-long passion or looking to reinvent yourself, it is never too late to pursue a new career. Here are some tips on changing careers and making the most of this transitional period.
