Model maker may not sound like an official profession but, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were over 11,000 model makers employed in May 2004. One of those professionals, Duane Martinez, creates models of everything from computers and gas pumps to MP3 players. When asked to describe [...]

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Can the placement of a bed affect the quality of sleep at night? Can the presence of a dividing wall change the perceived cleanliness of a bathroom? Can a mirror in a five-by-six-foot room create more space? All of this and more can be accomplished not with the Eastern [...]

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Two out of four employers in the fashion industry look for workers with credentials such as a bachelor’s degree in fashion design or a bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job competition is expected to be high given the relatively few new positions that [...]

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With a background consisting of just a few college courses and a long history of playing with model cars as a teenager, Derek Sanders has landed a successful, fulfilling career as a model maker. He was recently profiled in a popular career journal for his unique occupation. Designers consult Sanders with ideas sketched on [...]

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Westwood College isn’t your typical institution of higher learning. With our career-focused education, students can earn a bachelor’s degree in just three years and some associate degrees in as little as 20 months.
Career-focused means students are immersed in career-related courses starting in their first term.* And with day, night and online schedules**, we can accommodate [...]

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