Ways to Connect with Your Incarcerated Loved One Having a loved one who is incarcerated is an emotionally challenging experience for both parties involved. Maintaining a strong connection is vital for emotional support, rehabilitation, and fostering hope for the future. Although there are obstacles, there are numerous ways to connect with your incarcerated loved one,…
A Popular Career Pathway for Incarcerated Individuals Introduction Benefits of inmate education have been well reported and include a reduction in the rate of an individual returning to prison (recidivism); a decrease in disciplinary actions needed while still incarcerated; an improved mental outlook, self-esteem, and confidence for the individual; increased employment opportunities post-release; and an…
2024 Holiday Gift Guide for Incarcerated Individuals If you have loved ones who are incarcerated, you know that the holidays can be a challenging time. One way you can warm the heart of your incarcerated loved one is to send them holiday gifts. Choosing gifts for incarcerated individuals can be difficult—facilities have different restrictions and…
Flexible Online Programs for Military Families There are multiple types of benefits available to military members and their families, and it can be confusing trying to sort through the information on various benefits and what educational programs they cover. We created this guide for people who want to pay for flexible online programs using funds…
Benefits of Online Schooling for Military Families Military families face unique challenges, especially when it comes to higher education. The constant relocations, deployments, and unpredictable schedules that are part of military life can make it difficult for service members and their spouses to complete traditional college programs. Self-paced, online schooling for military families offers a…
How to Get a Job after Prison After sleeping uncomfortably, operating in fight-or-flight mode, and having your every action monitored by others, you now are responsible to make decisions about how to live your life. You have the opportunity to re-write your story—consider who you will be and what you will do. Freedom is a…
How to Gain a Certification with the MyCAA Scholarship Service men and women and their families sacrifice comforts and conveniences on the daily in order to keep our country safe. While the ways of saying thank you feel limited because of the risks they take, there is one sacrifice they shouldn’t have to make—their education.…
How to Prepare for Your Pharmacy Tech Externship One of the potential benefits of pursuing pharmacy technician education is the ability to complete a pharmacy tech externship with your program. Externships provide beneficial hands-on experience that will help you gain confidence in applying the knowledge you’ve gained from your coursework. We’re here to help you…
5 Time Management Strategies to Complete Your Online Course Online learning is becoming more and more popular, with more than one-half of all U.S. college students currently enrolled in an online course! Online learning has many benefits, but most people especially love that it gives them more control of their time and schedule. With Blackstone…
How to Improve Your Long-Term Retention for Your CPC Exam Preparing for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC)® examination given by AAPC is a significant step toward a rewarding career in medical coding. Success on this exam doesn’t just come from short-term cramming; it requires strategies that promote long-term retention of complex material. At Blackstone Career…
