Brian’s Story: From housing insecure to hopeful and helping others
Brian’s Story: From housing insecure to hopeful and helping others How Brian Sullivan built his small business and found success after his experiences with our nation’s flawed correctional system Goodwin University’s Entrepreneurial Network (ENet) is an 18-college credit certificate program … Continue reading Brian’s Story: From housing insecure to hopeful and helping others
What is the Right Healthcare Administration Degree Path for Me?
When it comes to careers in healthcare, the image of surgeons going into an operating room or nurses running through a busy ER often comes to mind. However, there are many more career paths within this field. If you are … Continue reading What is the Right Healthcare Administration Degree Path for Me?
The Clear-Cut Advantages of an Organizational Leadership Education
What is the basic operational premise that business, non-profit, and even government, all have in common? The answer is structure, paired with organizational goals. Without a united vision and a structured manner of approaching that goal, operations have no steam, … Continue reading The Clear-Cut Advantages of an Organizational Leadership Education
Incarceration to Entrepreneurship: CTNext $300K Grant Positions Goodwin University Business Cohorts for Success
On August 18, 2020, the inaugural graduates of Goodwin University’s Entrepreneurial Network (ENet) program stepped up to the podium, one by one, to outline the challenging paths they had traveled, the watershed moments when they decided to turn their lives … Continue reading Incarceration to Entrepreneurship: CTNext $300K Grant Positions Goodwin University Business Cohorts for Success
Morgan’s story: Making a difference with her degree
How Morgan’s experience at CTRA, RMS, and Goodwin demonstrated the importance of togetherness and taught her to give back Morgan Sheldon is a creative communicator who enjoys connecting with others and crafting a strong sense of community for those around … Continue reading Morgan’s story: Making a difference with her degree
$100K Bank of America Grant Supports Goodwin University Workforce Development Efforts
A generous $100K grant from the Bank of America will empower a greater number of Connecticut manufacturing workers to access critical skills training from Goodwin University. A key component of Goodwin’s ongoing mission to bolster the state’s economic standing is … Continue reading $100K Bank of America Grant Supports Goodwin University Workforce Development Efforts
Master’s in Global Health vs. Public Health: Which is Right for You?
If you are seeking an advanced career that will help the greater good and make an impact in your community, then the field of public health could be a great fit for you. A career in public health is not … Continue reading Master’s in Global Health vs. Public Health: Which is Right for You?
The Pros and Cons of Online School: Is It Right for You?
Online learning is quickly becoming the norm. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, there were close to seven million students already enrolled in online college courses. Today, that number is higher, as more students are prioritizing their safety and health, … Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Online School: Is It Right for You?
Home Network Vulnerability – UPnP
Home Network Vulnerability — UPnP by Mike Saxton, PhD The COVID pandemic of 2020 has prompted numerous organizations to migrate employees to remote status, and we increasingly find that many of these migrations have gone from temporary to fully or … Continue reading Home Network Vulnerability – UPnP
What You’ll Gain from Mechatronics Classes at Goodwin
Thanks to the modern-day advancements in technology, our world is digitizing in nearly every aspect of life. The rise of Artificial Intelligence, automation, robotics, and other high-tech accomplishments means that we can now capture data, explore concepts, and create products … Continue reading What You’ll Gain from Mechatronics Classes at Goodwin
Jhonatan’s Story: A university experience to smile about
Jhonatan’s Story: A university experience to smile about How a Goodwin Dental Hygiene graduate made his career goals a crowning achievement Economic crisis leads to an educational climb In 2009, Jhonatan Rodriquez lost his job due to the Great Recession. … Continue reading Jhonatan’s Story: A university experience to smile about
Becoming a School Readiness Teacher
Some of the most dynamic years for learning start the minute a child is born. From infancy to age 8, children undergo their most rapid period of brain development (and, therefore, their most important period for learning) in life. Early … Continue reading Becoming a School Readiness Teacher
OB’s Story: Becoming a Barbershop Business Owner
From Self-Taught Trims to School-Certified Credentials: OB’s Journey to Becoming a Barbershop Business Owner Osvaldo “OB” Lugo’s path to becoming a barbershop business owner has been a long one. Although previously incarcerated, OB has embraced his passion to become an … Continue reading OB’s Story: Becoming a Barbershop Business Owner
Tax Avoidance: Legality versus Ethics
Tax Avoidance: Legality versus Ethics by Terrence Simon, Assistant Professor of Business Administration I recently viewed a hearing of the United States House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight on C-SPAN 2. The discourse centered on tax avoidance and IRS … Continue reading Tax Avoidance: Legality versus Ethics
10 Alternative Careers for Registered Nurses
Nursing is an incredibly rewarding career choice. If you are interested in becoming one – or you are already working as an RN – you probably know the challenges that the job can bring. Working as a nurse in a … Continue reading 10 Alternative Careers for Registered Nurses
Why Study Manufacturing?
The manufacturing industry is booming across the United States. In fact, our country is in the middle of another industrial revolution – our fourth, to be exact – according to author and professor, Klaus Schwab. Today, we are creating and … Continue reading Why Study Manufacturing?
Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security: A Breakdown of this Cluster of Careers
You’re looking for an exciting career. You want to help others. You are brave and have a passion for standing up for what’s right. You may be perfect for a career in the criminal justice or public safety fields. The … Continue reading Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security: A Breakdown of this Cluster of Careers
How to Become a Great Leader (Online!)
Leadership comes in many forms. Like any kind of management ^mdash; whether that means parenting, budgeting your personal finances, or running HR at a company – there is no universal definition or “style” of business leadership that’s correct. Rather, the way … Continue reading How to Become a Great Leader (Online!)