Things to Consider Before Enrolling in an Online University

Online colleges and universities are attractive options for many prospective students. Many of these institutions offer flexible schedules, start times throughout the year, and the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, work experiences, and age groups. However, just like anything in life, there are both benefits and drawbacks to completing a virtual degree. Here are some things to consider prior to enrolling in an online university.

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How to Put a Positive Spin on a Midlife Crisis

Most people experience a period of soul-searching when they reach middle age. As you look back on the past few decades, you may feel that you’ve left your best years behind, that your life turned out differently than you had envisioned, and that you have nothing to look forward to but the same old routine. You start to notice changes in your body and mind.

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7 Innovative Benefits Companies Are Offering to Attract and Retain Employees

If you’ve been in the workforce for long, you know many companies offer traditional benefits like health care and retirement accounts to their employees. Recently, innovative companies like Google have looked beyond tradition to increase the well-being of their workers and attract a superior workforce. From yoga classes to a chance to obtain a new degree, here are seven innovative benefits you can find in the workplace today.

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Rethinking the workforce of the future: Jobs NJ is intended to ensure training meets current needs

For Secretary of Higher Education Zakiya Smith Ellis, the Jobs NJ program introduced by Gov. Phil Murphy last week comes down to a simple sentence that can be so telling:

“No one goes to college thinking that they are not going to finish,” she told ROI-NJ. “But, too many of our students do not finish. We’ve got to do whatever we can to ensure that once they start, they finish. That will have a huge impact on workforce development and our economy.”

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