The thought of summer conjures up different ideas for people. For some, it truly is summer vacation — a time to relax and recharge. For others, it’s a time to get motivated and mark items off an ongoing “To Do” list. Both schools of thought are perfectly acceptable. I recently came across an...

Every year, thousands of technical college graduates proudly receive their degrees and diplomas. Subsequently, thousands more will take their place on campus in hopes of achieving similar success. These students start out with dreams of finding a rewarding career and bettering their lives — and the...

May 21-27 is EMS Week . It’s a time to celebrate those who dedicate their lives to serving the EMS professions. From dispatchers to EMTs, paramedics, police and fire department, they’re on the frontlines of day-to-day lifesaving services. We rarely expect to need the care of an EMS professional,...

Parents who make the decision to go back to school know the difficulties that lie ahead. Juggling family responsibilities, work and education takes commitment. But for those that do, the long-term rewards far outweigh the challenges faced. A recent study shows that the number of student-parents...

Summer is the time for children to recharge after a long school year. But for some, that time can also be used to get a jumpstart on their futures. Many colleges around the state offer summer camps, workshops and other events to help middle and high school students explore potential careers. In...