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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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12 Ways to Reduce Stress in the Healthcare Field Stress Among Healthcare Workers Stress—we all experience it and are constantly seeking ways to reduce stress in our lives. For individuals entering or already working in the healthcare field, stress can be a large part of their occupation because of demanding job requirements, trying to keep…
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11 Affordable Correspondence Courses for Incarcerated Individuals If education programs are limited at your friend or loved one’s facility, consider enrolling them in an affordable correspondence course. Mail-based courses provide an opportunity for incarcerated individuals to complete coursework without internet access. Blackstone offers 11 different correspondences courses for incarcerated individuals to choose from. Sponsoring a…
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Why You Should Continue Your Education as a Parent Making the choice to continue your education is a big step for anyone. But with kids in the picture, parents who are considering going back to school or entering career training have even more to think about. A lot of parents might feel hesitant to continue…
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3 Online Career Programs for Busy Parents Introduction In today’s fast-paced world, busy parents often find themselves juggling multiple responsibilities, from caring for their children to managing household duties and maintaining a job. Amidst all this, the thought of pursuing further education or switching careers might seem overwhelming, if not impossible. However, with the advent…
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5 Life Hacks for Parents Juggling School and Work Choosing to pursue an education while working and parenting is a huge endeavor, but one that can have great long-term rewards. Finding ways to be efficient in your studies is important when there are a variety of responsibilities that require your attention. With countless resources and…
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