Blog
Why it’s Smart to Start your Degree at a Community College
February 24, 2021
You’ve decided what you want to study and major in at college. Why not get a step up on your classmates in your first two years of college by choosing a transfer major at a community college? Starting your education in a transfer major can give you a lot of advantages. What is a Transfer…
What is Industry 4.0?
February 18, 2021
Smartphones have changed the way we communicate with one another, evolving from dialing and speaking capabilities to texting and emailing; Smart TVs and streaming services have changed the way we watch our favorite shows. “Smart” technology has impacted our day-to-day lives in important ways. This same technology is transforming manufacturing in a movement dubbed Industry…
Unique Scholarships Anyone Can Apply For
February 11, 2021
It’s no secret – going to college can be expensive! Luckily, there are groups that want to make college more affordable! Different groups and organizations offer financial aid (in the form of scholarships and grants) that can lessen what you pay out of pocket. And, you may not need to be a super student to…
Sweet Ways to Treat Your Valentine on a Budget
February 10, 2021
It’s the thought that counts. Cliché? Maybe but it can be true for doing something great for your Valentine without breaking the budget. It isn’t always how much you spend but to show that you are thinking about the one you love. Way to their heart…through your stomach Don’t break the bank by going to…
Customized Training Solutions for Your Business
February 4, 2021
When you hire a new employee, how do you ensure they have the skills they will need to be successful in their position? During the interview process, it can be difficult to know that you are hiring someone with the technical capabilities to keep up with the demands of the job. Often you want to…
Can You Take a Gap Year After You Have Been Accepted to College?
February 2, 2021
Welcome to college! It’s an exciting day to receive the acceptance letter to the college you had planned to attend. Well, sometimes plans change and you have decided you aren’t quite ready to start college. That’s okay. You may have decided that you want to wait a year to explore what you plan to attend…
How Online Classes Help You Advance Your Career Goals
January 28, 2021
You are looking to take that next step in your career. Maybe you are looking to change career paths entirely, or you are just looking to update your skillset and prepare yourself for your next promotion. No matter your reasons, an online class may help you reach your goal. Why Online Classes? You’re a working…
How Drones Are Used in Insurance
January 26, 2021
Insurance carriers are taking their service to the sky. They see the value in adding commercial drones (and drone operators) to their fleet to provide unmatched service. We know that drones are used in several industries already. In Iowa, you don’t need to look far for insurers that are looking to leverage this technology. Insurance Companies Driving the Need …
Can you take Continuing Ed classes if you are a full-time student?
January 21, 2021
You are a full-time student, but there are so many areas you want to explore. You have perused the college catalog, but you have also seen courses offered as adult education… and they look kind of fun. (Hello, photography!) You wonder – is it OK to take these classes, even if you are already taking…
Six Things the Financial Aid Office Wants You to Know
January 20, 2021
You have been accepted to college; now you wonder, how are you going to pay for it? Figuring out financial aid for college can be an intimidating process but it doesn’t have to be. Here are six things that the college financial aid office wants you to know to help you along the way. 1)…