Archive for tag: Applications
How Education Tax Credits Can Cut Education Costs
October 3, 2011 8:50 am Economy, EducationThough a precious commodity, education has become somewhat of a costly investment. The price of education today has topped the charts and even surpassed some housing prices. The “per credit” costs can add up rather quickly and as a result many aspiring students find they need additional assistance to carry the financial load. The Federal [...]
College Success vs. Payment Source: Which One Makes the Grade?
September 30, 2011 10:53 am EducationFortunately, for students heading off to college, or those that are currently enrolled, there are several different sources of money to choose from to cover the tuition, books, room and board and other costs of college. Does the students’ academic success depend on who pays for their college—be it themselves, parents, scholarship or financial aid? [...]
iPad or iFad: Is an iPad Necessary for College?
September 27, 2011 5:13 pm EducationOn October 3, 2011, the iPad will be a whopping 18 months old. Hard to believe, since it seems like the cute little device has been around forever, mainly because it quickly wormed its way into our collective consciousness faster than the pet rock. When it first came out Apple claimed that the iPad would [...]
10 celebrity parents who chose to drop out of college
September 8, 2011 1:36 pm Moms in SchoolOkay moms, I urge you not to become a college dropout. Maybe you dropped out once and are returning but don’t stay out of the college loop. Pursue that degree you have been talking about for so long. You can do it! I thought I would take a slightly different angle and display a list [...]
United Association for Labor Education Offers Summer School for Union Women
May 15, 2011 10:34 am Career AdviceFor the 34th consecutive year, the United Association for Labor Education is offering free summer education to working women whom belong to unions. The courses are tailored to meet the needs and interests of blue collar working women. The school is based on the women’s movement schools of the 1920′s. The first school was held [...]
A Mom’s Legacy
May 7, 2011 3:16 pm Career AdviceWorking women have come a long way from the days of when my mother was young. An orphan, my mother only went to school until the 4th grade. She can read and do basic math, but she was denied the full education that women today are entitled to. Once she reached the 4th grade, she [...]
Women with College Degrees Fare Better than Those Without
April 24, 2011 2:34 pm Career AdviceThe Federal Government has released the latest data on employment and wages. The news on women’s wages is disheartening but not new: women must work for 16 months to receive the amount of pay their male co-workers (performing the same tasks) make in just 12. Women With College Degrees Women with college degrees, on average, [...]
Top 25 College Educated Athletes
April 20, 2011 3:43 pm Careers, Education, InfographicsIn order to debunk myths and stereotypes about college athletes being “less intelligent” than other college students I would like to point out that earning a degree while becoming a legendary sports superstar isn’t a walk in the park. Obtaining just ONE of those two feats is daunting to the majority of the world. Thanks [...]
Dr. Jill Biden to Deliver 2011 Commencement Addresses
April 19, 2011 8:05 pm Career AdviceDr. Jill Biden, wife of vice President Joe Biden, will deliver two commencement addresses this spring. One will be at Montgomery County Community College and will take place in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The second will be at Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island. 2011 Graduating Class of Salve Regina University Dr. Jill Biden [...]
