Education Is Crucial In A Rapidly Changing Field For Philadelphia IT Tech
Jesus Perez, says that education is a necessity in a field that "is highly specialized and is constantly changing."
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Jesus Perez, says that education is a necessity in a field that "is highly specialized and is constantly changing."
Ken Wisnefski, creator of WebiMax, an industry leader in digital marketing, who turned a New Jersey basement one man start-up into a multi million dollar enterprise.
Philadelphia real estate is in great demand; both large and small units are being leased quicker than replacement stock can be constructed.
Kim Dove, Senior Primary Therapist at Princeton House Behavioral Health in Men's Trauma, questioned her career and educational choices early in her career.
In order to be a criminal defense attorney, you must have a passion for protecting the constitutional rights of your client, who may not always be likable characters.
With many people living longer lives and baby boomers (born between 1946-1964) entering elder care age, in-home care is an essential and growing part of the health care industry.
The CEO of a cloud services provider in Philadelphia, says learning the key fundamentals early is crucial to a successful career in the IT field.
Dr. Aroutis Foster, Professor at Drexel University in Philadelphia, shares the challenges and rewards of a career as a college educator.
Pax Tandon is an expert in Positive Psychology and discusses how she uses her education to help others be happy.
"Along the way, you might change your mind about your career, but if you can pull from the things in your life that drive you or your passions, you will be wildly successful."
The economic and job outlook in Philadelphia continues to look positive through 2014 due to new business opportunities.
The thriving health care industry in Philadelphia opens many doors for companies related to the health field, especially through technology.
With the University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Hospital, Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia is a great city for those interested in pursuing a career in health care.
Adam Anolik's degree in culinary arts was a recipe for success in the business world as he his now the owner of a success wireless franchise.
According to the Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey, the Philadelphia region can look forward to continued growth in the manufacturing industry.
Irina Baranov, a certified life coach/executive coach in Philadelphia, uses her psychology knowledge and education in her practice every day.
Philadelphia Attorney, Tracy Brandeis Roman discusses the challenges and benefits of being a criminal lawyer, and gives advice for those pursuing a career in the field of law.
Megan Miller attributes a mix of on-the-job experience and formal education to her success in the nursing field.
According to C. Joseph Keesey, the key to growth within the field is to never stop learning and to be open to new ways of doing things.
President of The Liguori Academy, Michael V. Marrone offers advice to students pursuing a career as an educator.
Lauren Napolitano, Psy.D. shows the diversity of employment opportunities in her field, as she runs a dual diagnosis program at Bryn Mawr Hospital, has a private practice working with individuals and couples.
With a positive outlook in tourism, manufacturing, retail, finance and real estate, the Philadelphia job market is projected to be on the upswing well into 2015.
Cara Street, Manager of Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, advises anyone who is getting into management, "to make sure you find an industry that you are passionate about."
Hope C. Lefeber, a criminal defense lawyer with over 30 years of experience, shares the educational process it takes to become a criminal defense lawyer.
Theresa Groody, tells prospective education students that "there is room to learn every day."
Flash flooding is the greatest risk for impacts, along with frequent lightning and damaging winds
The attorney representing the father charged in connection with the alleged cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State University defended his client.
Lionel Messi's first game at Subaru Park since 2023 drew another large crowd and offered fans a chance to see one of the greats.
The Phillies won a season-best sixth straight game and closed within 4 1/2 games of the first-place Braves in the NL East.
One person was killed and two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were injured when a small plane and a state police helicopter were involved in a midair collision in central Pennsylvania, authorities said.
Flash flooding is the greatest risk for impacts, along with frequent lightning and damaging winds
The attorney representing the father charged in connection with the alleged cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State University defended his client.
Lionel Messi's first game at Subaru Park since 2023 drew another large crowd and offered fans a chance to see one of the greats.
The Phillies won a season-best sixth straight game and closed within 4 1/2 games of the first-place Braves in the NL East.
One person was killed and two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were injured when a small plane and a state police helicopter were involved in a midair collision in central Pennsylvania, authorities said.
Flash flooding is the greatest risk for impacts, along with frequent lightning and damaging winds
Detectives in Northeast Philadelphia are investigating an arson at the Walmart store on Roosevelt Boulevard.
Police in Philadelphia are looking for a man they say vandalized a statue outside of the city's Jewish museum.
Cheltenham School District has tapped Chris McGinley as its next superintendent.
School officials met with families Tuesday night in Kensington to explain what went wrong and where students will go instead.
Flash flooding is the greatest risk for impacts, along with frequent lightning and damaging winds
Families and small business owners say a beach replenishment project in Ocean City, New Jersey, has affected their routines this summer.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Camden educators visited families at home Wednesday to share resources ahead of the new school year.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
Flash flooding is the greatest risk for impacts, along with frequent lightning and damaging winds
Art DeRamus' girlfriend was hurt in the shooting while she was sleeping in the front bedroom of the home in New Castle County, Delaware.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
A 54-year-old woman was killed by an alleged drunken driver who ran a stop sign in New Castle, Delaware, Saturday night, police said.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
Parents should start preparing their children now to adjust to a school schedule, according to one sleep expert.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
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
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
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.
Lionel Messi's first game at Subaru Park since 2023 drew another large crowd and offered fans a chance to see one of the greats.
The Phillies won a season-best sixth straight game and closed within 4 1/2 games of the first-place Braves in the NL East.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Bryston Stott's two-run single in the sixth inning helped the Phillies rally to beat the Marlins, 6-4, for their fifth straight win.
The Atlanta Falcons have signed defensive end Za'Darius Smith, the team said Tuesday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
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."
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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.
A stronger cold front will bring periods of showers and thunderstorms to the Philadelphia region on Thursday. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly tracks the timing of the storms.
One person was killed and two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were injured when a small plane and a state police helicopter were involved in a midair collision in central Pennsylvania, authorities said.
Cheltenham School District has tapped a former superintendent to return to the top job as leaders reckon with the aftermath of a hazing scandal that led to multiple arrests.
Two of the 13 people indicted in connection with the bust of a cocaine ring involving two Penn State fraternities are from the Philadelphia area, court records show. Documents also show that police found a gun, drugs and $1,800 in cash in the frat house room of Thomas Robinson, the alleged ringleader.
A witness who works near the scene described what she saw and heard when three people were shot in North Philadelphia on Tuesday. Surveillance video shows people running and ducking for cover as gunman fired more than 50 shots on the 2200 block of Ridge Avenue.