Master's Degree Is Key To Success For DFW-Area Police Detective
Joe Herrera says, "Having a master's degree helps open up other career paths no matter what line of work you are in."
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Joe Herrera says, "Having a master's degree helps open up other career paths no matter what line of work you are in."
Kiara Smith, North Lake College Senior Academic Advisor, offers invaluable advice for returning and online program students.
Making the decision to return to school is one of the best decisions one can make, says Ruben Johnson - executive dean of the Business and Technology Division at Cedar Valley College.
Yonwi Bell, Vice President of the NOBCChE for her campus, discusses the benefits and challenges of being a returning student in an online degree program.
Job growth in the field of play therapy is strong, as therapists help children cope with their problems and help them connect their emotions to words through play.
According to Dallas auditor Keeva Clacks, going back to school was difficult but paid back tenfold in terms of satisfaction and income.
Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks Dallas second, in both the number of jobs added and the rate of job growth, among the 12 largest metropolitan areas in the country,
Dallas Police Officer Charles Vaughn discusses the importance of community outreach, volunteering and higher education.
Craig Hicks, Solution Manager for Sabre AirVision In-flight Onboard Catering and Provisions, says an advanced degree can open a world of opportunities.
Ann Hatch, found her calling while writing for the high school student newspaper, and went on to "make the switch to media relations and never looked back."
Dianna Booher, founder of Booher Consultants, received the Council of Peers Award for Excellence.
Sergio Mora, Texas State Representative with the Dallas Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, discusses how he found his true passion in the health care field.
Harvard graduate and professor Dr. Cindy Castañeda offers wise words for returning students in Dallas.
Employment is booming in Dallas and a solid education can be just what you need to become a part of this growth.
If you think being a teenager flipping burgers and making minimum wage is the only thing one can do at a fast food restaurant, think again.
Providing health care to individuals is a goal for many. Providing it to third world countries is the career goal of Alyssia Sloan.
DFW CEO Paul Hillers took his career into his own hands by continuing to expand his expertise through additional educational pursuits.
Bree Whitmore is a social worker in the DFW area who has gone through extensive education to feel more than adequate in helping families deal with end-of-life care situations.
A woman understands the importance of education and has made it her career to help students keep at it, and walk away with a degree and newfound knowledge.
If you are looking to make a career change, becoming a health care worker has several rewards in the DFW area.
An education can lead to many different career paths. Karen Hopkins shares how she made a career switch later in life.
The process of higher education in regards to physical therapy has changed. DFW rehab director Beverly MacGray tells us how.
Dysfunctional family dynamics is DFW CEO Kay Smith's expertise and her educational pursuits helped her become an expert in the field.
Deborah Stabell-Tran was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease, which gave her the motivation to overcome and turn her personal experiences into a career to help others in Dallas.
DFW Risk Reduction Specialist Marie Camacho, knows an advanced degree will help her achieve the next step in her career path.
