Timothy Prestianni
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November 15, 2022What Does an Accountant Do?
If you’re a detail-oriented team player who enjoys thinking analytically and working with numbers, you may be well suited for a rewarding career in accounting. Contrary to the widely-held misconception that accountants do nothing but deal with tax documents, there’s a diverse range of career paths that students can pursue after they earn a degree ...
November 14, 2022Military Grants: A List of Military Grants and Scholarships
If you’re an active servicemember or Veteran, you may qualify for a variety of financial scholarships and military grants that will help you pay for your tuition and related college expenses. Your spouse and/or children may also be eligible for assistance, or you may be eligible if your parent or spouse is a servicemember or ...
November 10, 2022How to Support Veteran Employees
Everyone has a unique skill set. Talents can shine through in different, exciting, and advantageous ways. Veteran employees — thanks to their military background — offer skills and abilities you may not find elsewhere. It’s critical to ensure your business has the bandwidth, resources, and capabilities to provide a Veteran-friendly environment. Take a few moments ...
October 26, 2022Qualities of a Good Teacher: The 14 Qualities That Top Our List
When you think back on your own education, there’s probably a teacher who stands out as an exceptional source of encouragement and inspiration. Maybe it was a college professor who inspired you to change your career field — or, maybe it was a kindergarten teacher whose simple acts of kindness made a positive difference in ...
October 25, 2022Learning Theories: Five Theories of Learning in Education
What are learning theories in education, and how do they impact teachers and students? How many learning theories exist, in what key ways do they differ from each other, and what goals or objectives do they share in common? These are just a few of the questions we’ll answer in this overview, which compares major ...
October 21, 2022What is Organizational Leadership?
What is organizational leadership, or OL,it is a broad discipline that deals with developing strategic plans to help organizations set and accomplish goals — goals that rely on managing team members’ strengths and talents efficiently. For example, leading a team of specialists to optimize a company’s website is a common, everyday example of how organizational ...
October 18, 2022Types of Engineering: What Are They? Everything Explained
Are you an analytical problem-solver with sharp critical thinking skills, a curiosity about what makes things work, and a passion for innovation? If the answer is yes, you might be interested in a career in engineering — a diverse, dynamic field that challenges teams and individuals to develop safer, faster, and better solutions to some ...
October 18, 2022What is a CNA?
If you have an interest in nursing, you’ve probably run across the acronym “CNA.” But what is a CNA in healthcare, and how does this profession differ from other careers in nursing? CNA stands for “certified nursing assistant,” an entry-level role that provides vital support to both patients and nurses. From transporting, bathing, and feeding ...
October 9, 2022Inclusion in the Workplace
What It Means and How to Make It the Strength of Your Organization October is Global Diversity Awareness Month, and while most of us are familiar with and believe in the importance of differentiation in creating a more compassionate society, there’s much more for many of us to learn about inclusion in the workplace. Diversity ...
- September 19, 2022
What Do Electrical Engineers Do?
From the tiny chip inside your smartphone to the massive power grids that supply electricity to the world’s most populous cities — the appliances in your kitchen, to the GPS in your car — electrical systems, tools, and devices make modern life possible for all of us. Electrical engineers are responsible for designing, prototype development, ...
- September 19, 2022
How to Become a Therapist: Your Questions Answered
Maybe you’ve thought about pursuing a career in therapy, but aren’t sure where or how to get started — or what the job market looks like. Maybe you aren’t even totally clear on what a therapist does, or how being a therapist differs from being a counselor. In this guide to how to become a ...
- September 12, 2022
Behavior Analyst: What Is a Behavior Analyst?
Are you interested in a career that’s related to therapy, psychology, and unlocking a deeper understanding of what drives human behavior? Do you have a passion for helping people achieve a greater sense of fulfillment and success in their social, emotional, and everyday lives? If so, perhaps you’ve wondered whether becoming a behavior analyst could ...
- September 6, 2022
Types of Nurses: 39 Different Types of Nursing Specialties
You already know that there are different types of nurses, but you might be surprised to learn just how many — at least 39 distinctions to begin with, and even that only scratches the surface of the myriad professional opportunities this rapidly-growing field has to offer. But with so many career paths to explore, how ...
- September 5, 2022
Doctorate Degree: What Is a Doctoral Degree?
Maybe you recently completed a master’s degree program and want to take your education — and your earning potential — to a higher level. Maybe you’re a high school senior who’s planning on a future career that requires you to hold a doctorate degree, such as becoming a psychiatrist or surgeon. Or, maybe you’re currently ...
- September 5, 2022
What is a Major in College?
Students today have hundreds of options when it comes to selecting a college major. In fact, there are so many options that the decision can often feel overwhelming — especially if you have limited work or volunteer experience to base your decision upon. But what is a major in college, and how is a major ...
- August 26, 2022
What Can You Do With a Business Administration Degree?
For students with an interest in business or finance, there are numerous majors to choose from, in addition to various minors and certificate programs. The sheer array of options can be overwhelming — so why consider a business administration degree as opposed to an alternative, such as a Bachelor of Science in Financial Management or ...
- August 26, 2022
What Is a Nurse Practitioner?
There are many different types of nursing careers, such as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) — to name only a small handful. So what is a Nurse Practitioner (NP), and what distinguishes this type of role from other careers in nursing? We’ll answer both of those questions in ...
- August 14, 2019
NU’S TEACHING THROUGH ENGAGEMENT (TTE) MODEL IS KEY TO SUCCESSFUL ONLINE LEARNING
At Northcentral University, we reject the “sage on stage” model of teaching – where a professor stands in the front of the room and lectures. It was never very effective in the traditional classroom, and is disastrous in an online course. Instead, we use a model, unique to NCU, called Teaching Through Engagement (TTE), © ...