Although largely considered an agricultural state, the “Badger State” of Wisconsin is growing in a variety of industries. Professionals, who head back to school for a college degree, are discovering a wealth of career opportunities throughout the state. Wisconsin colleges and universities are training students to compete successfully for higher salaries and more advanced occupations. [...]

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Professionals with college degrees now have some of the best career opportunities in the state of Virginia. Colleges and universities are training students to compete for top positions in the state’s diverse industries. Thanks to progress in technology, Virginia universities and colleges are now easily accessible to students from all life situations. Top Virginia Industries [...]

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Working professionals are heading back to school in search of career advancement in South Carolina. Colleges and universities are training students to compete in industries, such as business, government, manufacturing, and trade. Thanks to advanced technology, South Carolina universities and colleges are now able to offer flexible degree programs that allow students to maintain their [...]

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With 49 Fortune 500 companies based in the state, working professionals who head back to school in Pennsylvania have an abundance of career options. Pennsylvania colleges and universities are training students to work in the commercial and industrial centers of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. College degree programs and career options throughout the “Keystone State” of the [...]

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Whether looking for an associate degree, bachelor degree, or advanced degree, students are heading to Oklahoma colleges and universities to pursue their educational goals. One of Oklahoma’s major cities, Tulsa, was recently rated by Forbes magazine as second in the nation in job income growth. Career advancement and increased earnings are growing even faster for [...]

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Single parents and working professionals are heading back to school in search of career advancement throughout the state of North Dakota. Colleges and universities are providing more flexible education options than ever before. Whether looking for a nursing degree, business degree, or criminal justice degree, North Dakota college students are now finding programs that fit [...]

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Working professionals in North Carolina are heading back to school in search of career advancement. North Carolina colleges and universities are now offering flexible programs that suit the educational and financial needs of students from all life situations. Whether looking for an associate degree, bachelor degree, or advanced degree, students are now able to maintain [...]

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Despite its heavy dependence on agriculture, Nebraska offers a strong economy with a diverse labor market. Nebraska colleges and universities provide training and research opportunities for working professionals and full-time students. With an unemployment rate well below the national average, Nebraska college graduates can expect to find a wealth of career prospects in their field [...]

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Popularly known for its automobile manufacturing industry, Michigan offers a diversified local economy for graduates of Michigan colleges and universities. In fact, Michigan is the fourth largest employer of high technology professionals in the nation. The Michigan university and college system ranks among the top in the nation, providing lucrative training opportunities for both working [...]

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With its sand dunes, marshes, mountains, and rolling hills, Maryland is often referred to as “America in Miniature.” Its extensive network of Maryland colleges and universities provides quality training for a high earning workforce. The Maryland economy is boosted by the major U.S. port in Baltimore, Maryland. Now more than ever before, college-bound working professionals [...]

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Individuals in search of campus-based and online education in the Northwestern U.S. will find ample opportunities in “The Gem State” of Idaho. Besides being the nation’s largest producer of potatoes, Idaho is home to several thriving technology companies and new vacation resorts. Idaho colleges and universities provide superior career training programs and prepare Idaho university [...]

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Working in nonprofit organization jobs is a way many people choose to infuse their careers with a fulfilling purpose. Although nonprofit agencies make no financial profits, paying positions exist within many of the companies in order to carry out the necessary functions of running an organization. One of those positions, the company grant writer, has [...]

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Nonprofit organizations, neither a part of business or government, exist to further a cause rather than to make profits. Nonprofit agencies make no profits, but they still require financial resources to carry out necessary activities and programs. For students interested in pursuing nonprofit organization jobs, the position of fundraiser is one of many opportunities. What [...]

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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 his work for the Occupational [...]

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As the very name implies, nonprofit organizations make no profit. Consequently, a large portion of the organization’s labor is dependent on the time and efforts of volunteers. Juliet Orzal, Director of Volunteers recently featured in the Occupational Outlook Quarterly, manages the 50 to 100 volunteers that come to Martha’s Table on a daily basis. Orzal [...]

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