by Noël Rozny myFootpath Web Editor & Content Manager It’s time to show the nurses in your life some love. May 6 – May 12 is National Nurses Week, which celebrates these health care professionals and all they do to help us rest, heal, and get back on our feet after injury or illness. So if you’re a nurse, or thinking about becoming a nurse, it’s time to show yourself…

by Noël Rozny myFootpath Web Editor & Content Manager Why, you might ask? First, because this week is National Be Kind to Animals Week. (So if you needed a reason to bring your cat home some special treats, or to offer to walk your neighbor’s new puppy, or to spend a day volunteering at your local shelter, now you have it.) Second, because veterinary technician careers are some of the…

by Noël Rozny myFootpath Web Editor & Content Manager Maybe you’ve always dreamed of stitching up wounds, setting bones, and saving lives, but the thought of spending 11 years in medical school makes your head swim. Or maybe you want to have a hands on role in treating patients, but you don’t want the responsibility (or the headaches or the hours or the schedule) of being a doctor. Have no…

by Noël Rozny myFootpath Web Editor & Content Manager In this economy, many of us are thinking about going back to school or expanding our skill sets to become more competitive. But before you sign up for a four-year program, consider this: some of today’s fastest growing careers don’t require a Bachelor’s degree at all. If vocational careers aren’t something you’ve thought about since your high school shop class, it’s…

by Noël Rozny myFootpath Web Editor & Content Manager Happy Administrative Professionals Week! If you haven’t bought your administrative professional flowers or chocolates yet, that’s your task for today. Because let’s face it: administrative professionals are the ones we come to when we have a question, impending deadline, or pretty much any other problem that needs help fixing. With their multi-tasking skills, organization knowledge, and ability to troubleshoot, administrative professionals…