Great jobs with terrific earning potential and benefits are out there – and many don’t need an advanced degree. Nope, this isn’t a fairy tale. These careers pay $40+ per hour and you don’t have to rack up a zillion dollars in college loans to qualify. Online degree programs offer excellent educational [...]

Even the fabled New York Times (NYT) is feeling the pinch of a tight economy. Like so many other newspapers, the Times is struggling to balance sagging advertising revenues with operating costs. But unlike other newspapers, the NYT is still a powerful ‘brand,’ and the paper’s management is starting to cash in on [...]

Thanks to continued advances in technology, it has never been easier to take a class online or even to earn a degree without ever stepping foot on campus. At the same time, some students take online courses as part of their coursework as they take some classes on campus and some from the comfort of [...]

“In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the police, who investigate crime; and the district attorneys, who prosecute the offenders. These are their stories.”
If you’re like millions of television viewers, those words signal the start of one of your favorite television shows, LAW & ORDER. [...]

The economy is shaping the classes of community colleges all across the country. Kira Cassels, an 18 year old Virginia resident, applied to 11 colleges and got a fat “you’re accepted” envelope from every single one. After considering her options, including the prestigious University of Virginia, Ms. Cassels opted for the honors track [...]

Mirror, mirror on the wall – where are the job prospects for us all?
As 2010 approaches, thoughts turn to fresh starts and new possibilities — and a growing number of Americans are wondering what this new decade will mean in terms of career opportunities. Even with the infusion of economic stimulus funds that helped [...]

Are you considering attending an online school in order to get your degree? If so, you are likely interested in learning more about the pros and cons associated with getting your degree online. The reality is that there are several advantages to attending an online school. Let’s take a look at a few of the [...]

Are you one of the millions of unemployed or underemployed adults who have had their job prospects derailed in the current economy? If so, take heart – you’re not alone and there are steps you can take to get back on your feet. Believe it or not, you may qualify for a government funded [...]