Manufacturing is one of the most essential and influential industries in the United States. It is among the largest contributors to the U.S. economy and the fourth largest industry for employment. Currently, over 15 million Americans possess a manufacturing job. … Continue reading Is Manufacturing a Good Career? Dispelling the Myths Around Manufacturing Jobs
As part of their dedicated efforts to provide the manufacturing workforce needed for Connecticut’s economic future, Goodwin College is bringing advanced manufacturing training on the road! Having already travelled to dozens of middle and high schools around the state, Goodwin’s … Continue reading The Future of Manufacturing Education: Goodwin’s Mobile Manufacturing Lab
“Women have been trained to speak softly and carry a lipstick. THOSE DAYS ARE OVER.” — Bella Abzug We all want great jobs, ones that create flexible, positive lives for ourselves and for our families. If that is so, why … Continue reading Women in Manufacturing: Pointing Industry Toward a New Horizon
The thought of going back to school as an already-working RN can feel like a tedious task. You know that getting a BSN is the right move for your career, but there are so many BSN programs out there – … Continue reading 5 Qualities the Best RN to BSN Programs All Share
Nursing is one of the most valuable and rewarding careers one can pursue. As a nurse, you have the opportunity to make a positive difference in people’s lives. As with many professions, there is so much to learn within the … Continue reading Tell-Tale Signs You Should Pursue a Nursing Master’s Degree
Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you have an interest in healthcare and the medical field? You could have what it takes to become a nurse. Nursing is an incredibly rewarding job that is always in demand. … Continue reading What’s the Difference Between an RN & BSN Degree?
Thanks to the Internet, you can answer any question you may have with a few strokes of the keyboard and a click. You no longer have to visit a library, consult hard-copy journals, or pick up the phone to get … Continue reading Master of Nursing Distance Education: What You Need to Know
With advances in technology and growing demand for highly skilled workers, it’s more important than ever that companies ensure that employee training is provided. Goodwin College’s Manufacturing Training skills development workshops help manufacturers maintain their competitive edge while increasing their … Continue reading Goodwin College Can Train Incumbent Manufacturers’ Workers Quickly
East Hartford, CT — On Friday, April 6, the Goodwin College Manufacturing Program will host the SkillsUSA Computerized Numerical Control Contest at the Business and Manufacturing Center, One Pent Road in East Hartford. More than 24 students from 14 Connecticut … Continue reading Goodwin College to Host SkillsUSA CNC Contest, April 6
by Dr. Michael Wolter, Program Director, Management and Leadership Creating environments where individuals work remotely allows leaders to develop a competitive advantage and the organization to consistently reinvent itself, creating a diverse workforce in the process. The challenge for leaders … Continue reading Remote Possibilities: Virtual Teams Enhance Group Dynamics and Boost Productivity
The manufacturing field is surging with opportunity. Manufacturing, as a whole, is the most influential industry supporting the U.S. economy, driving 15 percent of economic output and accounting for roughly 12,960,000 jobs nationwide. Within the field, there are thousands of … Continue reading The Many Types of Manufacturing Jobs You Can Pursue Today
You probably already know the answer to this question. After all, you’re a nurse working in the field, so you’ve witnessed how a master’s degree can be an asset to career growth. It’s the ticket to leadership and advanced roles. … Continue reading Is Going to Nursing Graduate School Worth It?
Are you a hard-working professional looking for an opportunity to grow your professional skillset, advance within your job path, and achieve your career goals? Great! Now what? If you are a born leader and interested in taking business head-on, a … Continue reading Choosing a Flexible, Online Master’s in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) Program
Healthcare is perhaps the most in-demand field today. It is an industry known for its bright job outlook and unwavering job security – in fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that healthcare is on its way to becoming the … Continue reading The Phlebotomist Job Description: What Does a Phlebotomist Do?
Do you have an interest in anatomy? Do you want to work in the health field? And have you ever watched a crime investigation show on TV, seen the experts in the lab handling microscopic evidence, and thought: ‘How cool?!’? … Continue reading What is a Histotechnician?
by Sandi Coyne, Program Director, Master of Science in Organizational Leadership “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler…” wrote Robert Frost in the poem many of us had to … Continue reading The Road Taken: Looking at the Options of MSOL and MBA
Public health professionals are dedicated, compassionate workers who promote and protect the health of specific populations – or, in other words, the communities, organizations, and regions in which they work. Through research, advocacy, and health care, public health workers assess … Continue reading What is Population Health, and Why Does It Matter?
Do you have a passion for helping others? Are you caring, patient, and have excellent communication skills? Do you feel like you have a calling to serve your fellow man in need? If so, a career in human services may … Continue reading Human Services vs. Social Work: What’s the Difference?
