Black History Month: 10 Individuals Who Influenced Education Purpose is ingrained in the human psyche, and using your life to impact the world around you for the better provides a sense of accomplishment. Each person is unique in their skill sets, life experiences, passions, and knowledge. No one quite sees the world the same way…
4 MyCAA Approved Programs to Consider What is the MyCAA Program? The Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship program is available to spouses of active-duty military members to obtain certifications, diplomas, or associate degrees. MyCAA approved programs enable military spouses to continue their education to learn in-demand career skills that will move with them and…
5 Affordable Certification Programs in Healthcare Are you thinking about pursuing a new career direction this year? Does the area of healthcare interest you? You might be thinking about exploring a healthcare career. Perhaps you want to train for the healthcare field without the time commitment or expense of a degree program. Consider enrolling in…
Train for a New Career in 6 Months Choosing a new career path can feel daunting when you consider the change from a bird’s eye view. Yet, the change is not impossible, and it doesn’t have to take eons either. Did you know you can prepare for a new career in 6 months? Taking small,…
A New Career for Nurses: Becoming a Legal Nurse Consultant Nursing is a rewarding profession built on skill, judgment, and resilience. But even the most dedicated nurses can reach a point where long shifts, physical strain, or burnout start to take a toll on them. For many, that moment sparks the search for a new…
Why Become a Paralegal Before Law School If you’re considering law school in the future, you may already be weighing major questions: Is the legal field right for me? What kind of law do I want to practice? And how can I prepare, both financially and professionally, before committing to years of rigorous education? One…
Honoring Tribal Nations: Supporting Justice-Impacted Learners Through Education Incarceration disproportionately affects Native Americans with a recidivism rate of 45.3% compared to 32% for the general population. This disparity is influenced by a variety of historical factors, including displacement, broken treaties, and policies that created generational trauma and economic hardship for Native communities. Despite these challenges, tribal nations are…
How to Make a Career Plan for the New Year At the start of every new year, you may make New Year’s resolutions. The common list of resolutions includes implementing lifestyle changes to improve your health, making a financial plan to spend less and save more, traveling around the world, reading more books, or trying…
Incarcerated Gift Ideas If you have a loved one who is incarcerated, the holiday season can feel bittersweet. You want to let them know they are remembered, cared for, and still part of your daily life, even from a distance. Sending a thoughtful gift is one meaningful way to keep that connection alive. Finding the…
7 Ways to Make the Holidays Brighter in Prison The holidays behind bars are emotionally complicated. In “What It Means to Spend the Holidays Behind Bars” from The Appeal, incarcerated writers describe this season as a mix of loneliness, joys, and the pressure to “be festive” in a place built for punishment. Yet a single…
