By Joe Du Fore Online learning can seem intimidating to new students; however, following the five suggestions below allows an online learner the chance to excel in an online learning environment. College Tips for Online Learners Equip yourself In most cases, you will need a word-editing program (e.g. Open Office, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, etc.). Nearly all online classes rely heavily on the written (typed) word. Having only an antiquated…

by Noël Rozny myFootpath Web Editor & Content Manager Kristina Ogilvie already had a Bachelor’s in English and a Master’s in Humanities under her belt when she discovered an unknown talent and passion for graphic design. So rather than begin a four-year Bachelor’s program, she did the smart thing: she enrolled in a continuing education course. For professionals like Ogilvie who are looking to enter a new field, continuing education…

by Noël Rozny myFootpath Web Editor & Content Manager If death and taxes are two things you can count on, jobs in education might be a close third. While every industry has been shaken by the financial earthquakes (and volcanoes and tsunamis) of the past 16 months, education careers have historically provided stability, longevity, and growth. But what if you can’t imagine yourself in the front of a classroom? Besides…

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 When you think of business, do you think of Donald Trump? (Or his infamous hair?) Do you think of people in pinstripe suites sitting around a board room, talking about money? Or do you think about giant, faceless corporations buying somewhat smaller faceless corporations and turning themselves into one giant, all-powerful corporation? Whatever your ideas about business are, one thing is…