Lifestyle & Trends - Education

College credit but no degree: The focus is on working adults

If you are a working adult who has accumulated some college credit but haven't earned enough to be awarded a degree, you are not alone. There are at least 54 million people in the nation who fall into this category. To once again put the United States among world leaders whose citizens have college degrees, these "near completers" are receiving increased attention.

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How moms can find opportunities to chase business dreams

While raising children, many women find themselves looking for a solution in which they can work, while still being involved in their child's life. This may be one of the reasons for the rising trend of successful "mompreneurs" - women starting and running their own businesses, often from home.

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Simulation training: a growing, life-saving trend

High tech mannequins bleed, cough, speak, cry and teach students, nurses and physicians every day in environments where mistakes aren't deadly. They are used in hospital and university simulation centers and they are increasingly becoming a part of the training and continuing education of health care professionals.

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Recharge your career through education

While this may be a challenging time to look for a job, there is no shortage of personal career aspirations. Whether you are in between jobs or gainfully employed, these uncertain times provide the opportunity to assess your options for the future.

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Changing economy adding up to more job opportunities in accounting

Job prospects in many industries have dwindled as the country still struggles with the lingering effects of the recession. But while the economy has undermined opportunity in many industries, it's also spurred growth in others. Job opportunities for accountants and auditors are expected to grow 22 percent between 2008 and 2018 at the national level, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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