Who would have thought that a few supplies placed in a plastic sandwich bag could save three lives? But those supplies do save lives, and students in two College Now-Career Pathways classes packed hundreds of those sandwich bags recently. Students explore medical careers. The students are in the Medical Careers Exploration class – high school […]
There’s a new label being used to describe a job category that’s not quite “white collar,” nor is it “blue collar.” It’s “new collar,” and I first read the term in an article Ginni Rometty, chairman, president and CEO of IBM, wrote recently for USA TODAY. She used the term in the context of what […]
If you’re a junior in high school (or the parent of one), it’s a race to the finish line—and you’ll be packing bags for college before you know it. Not so fast, though. There’s a lot to do between now and then: researching colleges, investigating financial aid, visiting schools that interest you, taking the ACT […]
Most of us have heard at one time or another that we should consider attending a community college because it will save you money. But what about all the other great reasons? Well, I’m glad you asked! The Teachers are Passionate I have been truly blown away by some of my professors at FRCC. The teachers […]
People warned me coming back to school would be difficult. What they didn’t warn me about was the terminology used in college that sometimes sounded like complete gibberish. “What on earth are they talking about?!” and “Smile and nod…just act like you belong here” were two of the most common thoughts that ran through my head […]
If you have a knack for numbers and a penchant for the business world, two fields of study that will undoubtedly cross your radar are accounting and finance. But what are the big differences between the two, and which major and career would suit you better? Accounting Looks at the History Accounting is essential for […]
If nursing has always piqued your interest, you are in luck. Nursing is one of the fastest-growing and highest-demand industries out there, as evidenced by U.S. Bureau of Labor projections: — By 2022, there will be about 1.05 million nursing job openings (due to growth and replacements) — Registered Nursing is listed among the top […]
Would you like help paying for college? Who wouldn’t? Your attention might be focused on filing your income tax return, but if you or dependents will be going to college in August, you should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – the FAFSA – separate applications for each student, including yourself. Sunday, February […]
