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"Increasingly, we're seeing a trend toward greater professionalism in law enforcement and corrections; so a bachelor's degree (and in some cases, even a master's degree) is tremendously helpful for securing a good job in the field," says Leanne Owen a Professor of Criminal Justice at Neumann University.
Movoto says it used the percentage of high school grads who were employed, the percent who had health insurance, and their median annual income taken from the U.S. Census Five Year American Community Survey (2009-2013) to determine the rankings.
"Drexel's online RN to B.S.N. program has taught me that there is more to nursing than just being a staff nurse," says Rebecca Lance, Substitute School Nurse at Flemington-Raritan School District.
"Graduates should possess an intuitive knack for the technology being studied," says Vincent Palochko, Director of Human Resources at Linode.com.
The majority of growth can be found in retail sales, tourism and real estate leasing according to the Federal Reserve Beige Book.
"I always ask my students to really explore their motivations for going into this profession," says Dr. Evans-Weaver of Widener University.
While a student is in law school they should look for extra-curricular opportunities such as being a member of the Moot Court team or a member of the school's law journal.
"Today's educators must recognize and address the 'life' needs of their students before beginning to recognize and address their educational needs," says experienced educator David Bretzius.
"Linux training and experience is a must," says Jonathan Curry - a community manager and developer evangelist at Linode.
"The best part of my nursing education was the clinical time with instructors, which provided one-on-one interaction with patients," says Kathy Conallen.
Marc Brownstein, President & CEO of Brownstein Group, Philadelphia's oldest independent brand communication agency, says "It's so critical to get as much on the job experience under your belt as possible."
Is the posting of a suspect's mug shot without his consent legal? Does it matter if the person is never convicted?
Training her brain to process the information quickly in order to attain the proficiency at 225 words a minute was more of a challenge for Lauren Sweeney.
"Education gives us the theories and techniques to practice what is already in our hearts - a desire to help others, and ourselves, heal from emotional pain and suffering," says Julie Jacobson.
It's not uncommon for a company to mistakenly overpay or continue to pay an employee who's quit. Do they have to give the money back?
The Philadelphia region is one of the most thriving regions in the country due to the growing rail lines in several parts of the city and suburbs.
Kathleen Kinslow, President & Chief Executive Officer at Aria Health says that her MBA put her "ahead of the game in the health care industry."
Connie Grier has been professionally engaged in education and educational management within the Philadelphia community for more than 20 years possessing a strong commitment to social justice.
Ari Jacoby, CEO and Co-Founder of Solve Media, advises prospective tech students that "The pace of technology is accelerating to the point that Moore's Law applies across the enterprise."
Frank Healy, Outpatient Therapist with AtlantiCare Behavioral Health, gives advice on entering the field of psychology or social work.
According to the Philadelphia Business Journal, the job market for the next decade looks very promising in the tri-state area in several sectors of the economy.
Graham Alexander built Graham Alexander & Co. into a thriving business in the music industry.
Jill Schlesinger reports the holiday season is a great time to go on the job hunt.
Dr. Robert Kane, advises students to "take it slowly and really learn your field."
"Learning how to manage projects and people, and how to ask the right questions" is key to the career success of Denise Hayman-Loa.
Portals Organization says it's looking for a new host for the livestreaming attraction within the city of Philadelphia.
LeBron James will return to Los Angeles on Christmas Day in 2026, and the Sixers will open the season in New York against the Knicks.
The shooting drew a large police presence in Wilmington, Delaware on Tuesday morning.
The threat of storms continues Tuesday as a front approaches the Philadelphia region.
Edmundo Sosa drove in three runs and Kyle Schwarber reached base four times as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Monday night.
LeBron James will return to Los Angeles on Christmas Day in 2026, and the Sixers will open the season in New York against the Knicks.
Portals Organization says it's looking for a new host for the livestreaming attraction within the city of Philadelphia.
The brother of a suspect charged with killing a Penn State student is wanted in an attempted carjacking of a Philly police officer where shots were fired.
No winning tickets were sold for Monday night's $905 million Powerball jackpot, so the estimated grand prize for Wednesday night's drawing will be at least $975 million, Powerball says.
The shooting drew a large police presence in Wilmington, Delaware on Tuesday morning.
Portals Organization says it's looking for a new host for the livestreaming attraction within the city of Philadelphia.
Kensington native and MMA legend Eddie Alvarez is thrilled to see UFC 330 come to Philadelphia this weekend.
The wings were frying, drinks were poured and nearly every seat was filled as customers packed Pappou's Pizza Pub for a final goodbye Sunday.
A Philadelphia couple was charged with assaulting their 7-week-old daughter Monday, police said.
More than 400 people have signed a petition calling on Philadelphia to address an illegal dumping problem at Devil's Pool in Wissahickon Valley Park.
A 36-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after stabbing two people in Egg Harbor Township Sunday morning, police said.
An emergency curfew will go into effect in the city of Trenton Friday night after multiple violent crimes happened in recent months, city officials said.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
Joel Deanley Jr. was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a Timber Creek Regional High School student.
Hope Community Charter School in Camden is scrambling to move into a new space after flooding earlier this summer.
The shooting drew a large police presence in Wilmington, Delaware on Tuesday morning.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
Measles cases have spread to the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, as a big jump in outbreaks is happening in other parts of the state.
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
LeBron James will return to Los Angeles on Christmas Day in 2026, and the Sixers will open the season in New York against the Knicks.
Edmundo Sosa drove in three runs and Kyle Schwarber reached base four times as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Monday night.
Congress is asking MLB to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators after Phillies star Bryce Harper was featured in a video for a FanDuel VIP reward customer.
Kensington native and MMA legend Eddie Alvarez is thrilled to see UFC 330 come to Philadelphia this weekend.
BLJ Community Rowing, founded by former Division I athlete Brannon Johnson, has introduced more than 1,000 people to rowing.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Michelin Star restaurant Friday Saturday Sunday received a $1.5 million grant from Pennsylvania's Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program to transform two adjacent properties into one space.
A car crashed into a home in Moorestown, Burlington County, on Tuesday morning.
Call it a presidential bait and switch: CBS News reports President Trump slipped away from Air Force One in a catering cart after the U.S. learned of a threat from Iran to fire a missile at the plane. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
The Portal, a live window into other cities around the world, will be moving from its City Hall home and organizers are looking for a new place to display it.
There may be a morning shower in the western parts of the Philadelphia region with more rain and storms possible Tuesday evening. As showers and storms clear, it will be less humid on Wednesday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.