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How Start-Ups Survive:
1. Industries with low odds of failure
2. Starting the venture as a team
3. Writing an in-depth business plan
Avoid roadblocks on path to dream career
According to career coach, many people blame timing for their not aspiring toward life goals… (Image by Sam Scazon)
Gates Foundation gives $335 million to teaching reform
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has donated $335 million to various school districts across the nation, focusing on shifting the industry’s attitudes about teaching… (Image by ‘Refracted Moments’)
Faced with career downgrade? ‘Do what you need to do’
The natural order within corporate society is to progress forward; however, many are forced by a rift between their monetary state and impending obligations to take ‘survival jobs.’ (Image by Kevin Stanchfield)
Sen. Byrd soars to top of Congress’ service list
West Virginia Senator Robert Byrd worked his 20,774th day in the Senate on Wednesday, becoming the longest serving member in the storied history of Congress… (Image by Rob Crawley)
Online continuing education a ‘convenient’ truth for nurses
It is no wonder that many nurses, trained to mange situations with the utmost efficiency, are choosing online continuing education courses… (Image Mark ‘Brykmantra’)
Swift ‘greets’ new career in cards, gift-wrap and more
Taylor Swift is not longer just the country music sensation, as American Greetings has signed the 19-year-old country singer to create greeting cards, stationary, and more… (Image by ‘Fern R’)
Liquidating 401(k) can mean big tax bill, penalties
As our nation’s retirement situation continues to plague workers, experts advise you roll 401(k) accounts from previous employers into an IRA… (Image by ‘Green Kozi’)
Wie’s first LPGA Tour win a long fairway in the making
Michelle Wie, a professional golfer since age 16, earned her first LPGA Tour victory on Sunday… (Image by Dan Perry)
Hawaii close to resolving school day issues
Despite not having to close for any “snow days,” Hawaii ranks lowest in the nation for the number of annual instructional schooldays… (Image by Marc Abundo)
Students use online social tools to build career networks
Career experts urge students to begin networking for careers before they graduate, using sites such as Twitter and LinkedIn… (Image by Micah Taylor)
Apollo’s stock takes flight on Phoenix’s recertification
An update is in today, as Apollo Group, Inc. announced their three-year renewal of Title IV certification, thus calming many concerns initiated by a recent SEC inqury. (Image by Vards Uzvards)
Ex-financial analyst ‘invests’ time to organize new search
Ebony Blue, a 24-year-old former Citibank Analyst out of New York, struggled with the futility of job searching until she came across the Management Leadership for Tomorrow network… (Image by Katrina Tuliao)
Juggling career, kids may not be realistic after all
In London, Jill Berry, president of the Girls’ School Association, has begun teaching her female students that they may not be able to balance child raising duties and a lucrative career… (Image by Lucy Boynton)
Inexperience need not deter Gen Y applicants
Work expert Heather Huhman advises recently laid off college grads to flaunt their gen-y tech skills, and to take the requisite time to discover a unique career path… (Image by Ed Yourdon)
10 high stress, low pay jobs
1. Social Worker
2. Special Events Coordinator
3. Probation / Parole Officer
‘Master Plan’ for affordable CA edu looks ‘quaint’ today
California state colleges, struggling with their own budget shortcomings, are now turning to students to pay the deficit… (Image by Rennett Stowe)
Online program provides recipe for new culinary career
Grand Rapids Community College has formed a strategic alliance with the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education, and now offers a private chef certificate to aspiring chefs… (Image by Bev Sykes)
