A shy child who often kept to herself, Emma could never have imagined that someday she would be tapped to speak at her college graduation, standing behind the podium addressing her teachers and peers. But thanks, in part, to her time at Charter College, Emma found her voice,
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Middle-skills jobs are careers that require a certain level of knowledge, training, skills, and experience but not necessarily a bachelor’s degree. As a middle-skills healthcare worker, you can be part of the multi-trillion-dollar healthcare industry without having to wait four years to get started. Many
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Radiologic technology and medical sonography are both used to make medical diagnoses, but there are key differences between them. They use different technology, tools, and procedures to generate images of internal organs, bones, muscles, and tissues. And while both help diagnose illness and injury, each has its areas
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Lawyers are licensed to practice law. That means they can represent clients in court and provide them with legal advice. Paralegals cannot perform the same duties as an attorney, but they can assist them as they prepare cases. Lawyers also need to earn a bachelor’s degree and a
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You can have a long and rewarding career as an HVAC technician if you follow the right safety protocol. As you handle chemicals and refrigerants, work with electrical currents, lift heavy equipment, and work in cramped or high spaces, you need to be careful, aware, and compliant with
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You’ve got to love a state that cares so much about pets that they’re working to pass a pet Bill of Rights in California. If you’re thinking about becoming a Veterinary Assistant in California, you’ll want to train for the role and get some hands-on
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Have you ever wanted a job but felt stuck because you just didn’t have the right education or training? That was a big concern for Jana Lavulo, but when her husband fell ill, was hospitalized, and put on life support, she needed to find a way to care
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An Administrative Dental Assistant ensures the business side of a dental office runs smoothly so that the dentist and hygienist can focus on the patient care side of the practice. In a typical Dental Assistant job, you handle administrative tasks and also assist the dentist during oral exams
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Charlotte Nibler brings 36 years of medical assistant experience, a passion for teaching, and her love of crafts to the Charter College classroom every day. She also brings a lifetime of ups and downs, and she believes those experiences are what help her truly connect with her students
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As a medical sonographer, you have a lot of responsibilities. You’re an important part of a medical team and the work you do can literally help to save lives. You capture images, called sonograms or ultrasounds, of internal organs and tissues. Those sonograms are used by doctors
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