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The GI Bill covers many short-term training options. Trade schools and community college programs are covered as well as certifications and apprenticeships.
Johndarius Akins is a 31-year-old certified nursing assistant (CNA) who graduated from Woodruff Medical Training & Testing in Atlanta. Why did you get into this line of work? And did you always want to do
Women: Want to make good money like your male counterparts? A job in the skilled trades may be just the ticket. In construction, for example, women earn about 99% of men’s pay.
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The SkillPointe Foundation and The Home Depot Foundation is launching a scholarship program for high school seniors and graduates, preparing them to thrive in an ever-changing economy while also addressing the skills gap in America.
Sometimes the most obvious career choice is right in front of you. “Growing up, I was in the generation that everyone preached that you have to go to college if you want to be able
Andrew Sonon was sure of two things: He wanted to work with computers and he wasn't interested in earning a four-year degree to get there. He landed a job in IT support and about three
From the moment Olivia McCleery fired up the torch and started learning how to use heat and electrical currents to bond metals together, she was hooked.
As an electrician, Michael Crawford saw all the possibilities of the solar industry. Now he has a job as a solar technician, and he's glad he took the leap.
Here’s what you need to know about electronic technician training, including how much it costs, how long it takes and the salary you can earn once you finish your training program.
By Michael d’Estries and SkillPointe Editorial Team Updated October 8, 2021 For decades, earning a bachelor’s degree has been seen as the golden ticket to achieving the American Dream, a kind of cure-all checkbox that
By Benyamin Cohen A hammer and nails aren’t the only tools you’ll need to get started in construction. We’d also recommend a smartphone and a pair of headphones. There are plenty of podcasts geared to
Meredith Lipman has only been teaching full-time since the end of 2019, but it's clear her creativity and energy are already having an impact on her students. The 25-year-old works at Atlanta Area School for
