Teacher’s Aide Professional Program
By Kris Powers | November 12th 2019
Teacher’s aides, also known as teaching assistants, work with and under the supervision of a licensed teacher. Teacher’s aides may work with small groups of students and report back any specific needs that they identify. Teacher’s aides may also work with special education students. This could be in a normal classroom where they provide extra support to a student, or this could be in a special education classroom. The Bureau of Labor Statistics lists common duties of teacher’s aides including:
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Reinforcing lessons by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups
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Following school and classroom rules to teach students proper behavior
Cooking and Catering Professional Program- Take Those Classes to Feed the Masses
By Kris Powers | November 8th 2019
A caterer is often responsible for cooking and organizing food service for a variety of events. Caterers often provide food for weddings, fundraisers, parties and conferences. They are responsible for meeting with the client and establishing a plan and a menu. They may also be responsible for cooking, presenting and even serving food and drinks at the event. Caterers can work with restaurants, private companies, event centers or may be self employed.
There are three main types of catering to consider when contemplating a catering career. Career Explorer lists the three most common types of catering including mobile catering, hotel/restaurant catering and private catering.
Dental Office Assistant Professional Program: Creating One Beautiful Smile at a Time
By Kris Powers | November 5th 2019
Dental office assistants are usually the first face patients see when walking into a dental office. Many people have anxiety about going to the dentist, so a nice smiling face when they walk into the office can ease anxiety and make their experience better. Dental office assistants often handle clerical duties within a dental office. This may include:
Photography Professional Program: Capture Their Favorite Memory
By Kris Powers | October 24th 2019
Photographers can be a vital component in capturing the memories of some very important events in a person’s life. They use their creativity, expertise and composition skills to put together the perfect image. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, photographers also do the following:
Medical Billing and Coding Professional Program: Keep Calm and Code On
By Kris Powers | October 22nd 2019
Medical billers and coders are involved in processing insurance claims for diagnoses and treatments provided by physicians and other medical personnel. They code both the diagnosis and request payments from the patient’s insurance company. Accurate billing and coding is imperative as it affects the reimbursement provided to the office or hospital in which they work.
Some of the roles and responsibilities of a medical biller and coder include the following, according to the AAPC:
Cannabis Careers- Cooking and Edibles Track
By Kris Powers | October 17th 2019
Often known as cannabis chefs, these are the individuals responsible for cooking and making edibles with marijuana. They infuse food and drinks with THC which is the chemical compound that is found in marijuana. Cannabis chefs must find creative ways to use butters and oils that have been infused with THC to create food, drinks and other edibles. They also use cannabis concentrates to make medical and recreational edibles.
Cannabis chefs not only have to follow state to state regulations on edibles, but they must also follow standard food safety requirements. They are required to label the edibles with the correct ingredient and potency information. Some states have restrictions on the types of edibles that can be produced and sold, so they must be up to date on their state’s requirements.
Automotive Technician (ASE): What is Under the Hood?
By Kris Powers | October 16th 2019
Automotive technicians have the opportunity to work with all different types of vehicles in their careers. They work with the common cars, trucks and vans, but with more training they can learn to work on large semi trucks, buses and much more.
Paralegal Professional Program: Behind Every Great Lawyer is a Great Paralegal
By Kris Powers | October 9th 2019
While the majority of paralegals work within law firms, they may also hold positions with corporate legal departments, financial institutions or government agencies. Learn more about getting started in this exciting career here!
Veterinary Assistant Specialist Program: Become the Pick of the Litter
By Kris Powers | September 18th 2019
Veterinary assistants assist the veterinarian and veterinary technicians with the everyday jobs of taking care of animals in an office setting. Some of their daily duties, according to BLS.gov, include:
Interior Decorating and Design Entrepreneur Program: Eye for Design
By Kris Powers | September 11th 2019
Do you love putting together different colors and patterns? Deciding how to rearrange a room? Did you know that you could make a living and career out of these very things? What are you waiting for? Contact Ed4Career today to learn how we can help you get started in a career in interior decorating and design!