Chicago Police Officer Moves Up The Ranks Because Of Higher Education
A common misconception for many people seeking a career as a police officer is that there is a bare minimum in terms of educational requirements.
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A common misconception for many people seeking a career as a police officer is that there is a bare minimum in terms of educational requirements.
Many people can be confused of how to utilize their Psychology degree in the real world, but education can open up doors to a myriad of different career opportunities.
With competition on the rise in the job market, a simple bachelor's degree doesn't seem to be cutting it anymore for many professions.
Ruth Figueroa uses the knowledge she has obtained through her education to become a speaker within her community to raise awareness and help those to help themselves.
Using her extensive knowledge in the business field, Wendy Muhammad does not pigeonhole herself into one category.
The information industry, which includes motion pictures and sound recording, posts positive gains from year-ago levels.
Rochelle Michalek, executive director of PAWS Chicago, gives the scoop on the importance of obtaining an advanced degree.
Health Care Administrator Jodi S. Joyce offers advice on furthering education to get ahead.
With residential and highway projects underway, the Chicago area is seeing an increase in construction employment.
Chris Wahl shows how investing in yourself in terms of training and knowledge can be a way to invest in a successful career.
A suburban kindergarten teacher discusses the importance of continuing education for teachers.
The leisure and hospitality industry in Chicago is experiencing a spike of 2.3 percent from year-ago employment levels.
If you want to pursue an MBA along with your medical school degree, consider getting the inside scoop from a Chicago-based ophthalmologist.
Derrick Yang is a great example of how one can use their educational background in the medical field on a much larger scale.
Employment improved significantly in Chicago's professional and business services sector since last year.
I.T. professionals in Chicago continue to be in high demand to keep technology systems running smoothly.
Allison Melville, a music teacher in Chicago's northwest suburbs, emphasizes the role her own education plays in the classroom.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, manufacturing is one sector seeing an increase in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Health Manager Mariana Burgos is using the Presence Resurrection Medical Center to better an entire community.
Consulting Firm Principal Jay Beaton shares his experience with education and shaping a career.
Over the course of four years in Englewood -- population 25,000 -- there were 80,000 arrests. Half were thrown out. But when it comes to finding a job, that doesn't matter. CBS 2's Derrick Blakley reports.
Jobs from health care to sales are all seeing increases in listings in the Chicago metro area.
Beverly Billy started her own non-profit organization to help women move on from abusive relationships.
Get an inside look at what it takes to be a clinic coordinator for a public health department.
Professional and business services jobs showed significant gains year over year in the Chicago metro area.
