The pandemic has really accelerated the work at home movement to where it is expected to become the norm for some companies even when the pandemic has ended. A recent survey found that 83% of employers say the shift to remote work has been successful for them. It is expected that this trend will continue Read More

For all your students looking to live comfortably and pursue a career they love, here are five lucrative options. While they all require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and several years of experience, none of them involve med school. 1. Product Marketing Manager In this role, you’ll spearhead campaigns and Read More

Are any of your students interested in becoming a teacher? They might be wondering how to turn your career vision into reality. Here are some tips that will guide them through everything from deciding which subject to teach to getting their teaching license. Choose a Grade First, they will need to determine which grade level Read More

Have any students interested in pursuing a Cybersecurity related career? There is a fee Cybersecurity workshop being held this week. What will you learn at the workshop?• What is cybersecurity and types of jobs in the field.• What is the cyber skills shortage and how big is it?• Identifying students who might like cyber careers Read More

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently updated its list of the 10 fastest growing careers. BLS’ top-10 list of fastest-growing American occupations between 2019 and 2029 is comprised of six health care-related jobs and three tech/green energy-related jobs, though projections do not include the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, BLS said. The top 10 jobs are: Read More

We publish several articles in each issue of LINK for Counselors that cover “Careers to Consider”. These are careers you and subsequently your students might not be that familiar with. I came across a podcast recently that is covering something similar. It is called “Gracie Meets” and is hosted here at www.mindonmymission.com. She also has Read More

The tech industry is one of the most rewarding fields for professionals. It not only has great salaries and benefits but students could get the opportunity to help change the world.  The skills needed for a career in tech can be learned in more than one way, such as in online courses or coding bootcamps, Read More

It was at the Queen’s Croquet Ground in the story of Alice in Wonderland, that the game begins with Alice using a flamingo tucked under her arm as the mallet, a rolled-up hedgehog as the puck and the Queen’s soldiers bent over, acting as the hoops. The players all start at the same time without Read More

Teaching is a vital and admirable career. As such, it comes with quite a bit of responsibility, both in practice and in preparation. Every state has specific requirements for teachers, and additional qualifications for public school K-12 teachers. The following steps provide a general breakdown of the requirements for teachers: Earn an undergraduate degree: You’ll Read More