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Florida provides about 9,000 Freight Broker jobs each year—the second-largest amount in the country. A location quotient of 1.72 indicates that freight brokers have more career opportunities than people in other professions. Here are some of the top reasons why you should consider becoming a freight broker.
More job opportunities than ever before are focused on specialized sets of skills. Align your expertise to your career aspirations and reach your goals sooner.
Learn why Florida is a great place to launch a career in allied health.
In today’s world of information and technology, one of the most sought-after skills is understanding data and knowing how to interact with it.
If you are looking to enter the workforce quickly and begin earning right away, there are several lucrative careers within the professional trade industry worth exploring. Regardless of your experience level, professional trades offer the opportunity for career growth and success in as little as six months to a year.
Online boot camps exist to quickly upskill and reskill individuals, providing tech workers with the ability to meet the growing demands of the industry. With flexible and short-term learning options, tech boot camps offer a fast and alternative solution to minimize skill gaps.
Thinking of making a pivot in your career or professional life? There has never been a better time. This week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a record-breaking 11.5 million job openings in March—meaning there are now nearly two job openings for every unemployed person seeking work.
This summer, consider donating time to a local cause or organization. You may benefit from it more than you think!
Your $40 annual Leisure Learning membership allows you to register for spring, summer and fall courses, but did you know it also comes with a myriad of additional perks? Here are tips for maximizing your membership benefits and making your membership work for you!
It can be challenging to juggle full-time work with full-time education. Read on to discover how online courses solve this challenge by offering the flexibility to pursue your education in your own time.
Considering a career in information technology? Lay the foundation for your new career in this rapidly expanding industry by earning in-demand IT certifications.
If you enjoy working with your hands to build or repair certain things, welding may be the perfect career field for you. With the country’s aging infrastructure, there’s a huge demand for the expertise of welder technicians to help reconstruct highways, bridges, and buildings.
Are you interested in interior designing that’ll transform a house into a blissful home? Do you frequently come up with creative ideas that can add an exceptional touch to any space? A residential interior design certification can help you turn your dreams into reality, and you can prepare 100% online.
Do you ever imagine what it's like to fight crime? Or how a detective looks for forensic evidence? Do you have strong computer skills? If so, you may be interested in a cybersecurity career where you help companies and organizations protect their networks and much more.
Turn a love of animals into a career with a self-paced veterinary assistant course. Gain skills in animal care, veterinary office operations, and proper communication with pet owners, and become a veterinary assistant online.
Does your resume need something extra to give you a competitive edge? Set yourself apart from the competition by adding to your business skill set. Not only do skill development courses help potential employers differentiate among job applicants, but they also demonstrate positive traits like motivation, initiative and a will to succeed.
You can have a role in healthcare without a college degree. The dental assistant career is included on U.S. News & World Report lists of Best Jobs without a College Degree, Best Healthcare Support Jobs, and 100 Best Jobs.
Certificate programs provide a quick, cost-effective option for advancing education. University of West Florida’s accredited programs and expert-led courses are ideal for those who wish to enhance their resume or build skills in a shorter amount of time than a traditional degree program.
Elevate your skills, increase your marketability and gain the credentials you need to stand out to your current or future employers with self-paced certificate courses from the UWF Center for Entrepreneurship.The new non-credit certificate courses are designed for anyone interested in improving their knowledge of business and entrepreneurship. Courses address specific needs including project management, continuous process improvement and how to start your own business.
Most of us have found ourselves at home more often as we practice social distancing due to COVID-19. If you’ve considered using this extra time to delve into topics that you have always been interested in, you are not alone. Shifting your energy towards investing in yourself through online learning has never been easier. Whether you are new to online learning or are looking to dive right into virtual courses, be sure to practice these simple steps for online learning success.
Marsha Little began her medical career well over 20 years ago and holds a deep passion for helping others. After finding out about UWF Continuing Education’s Certified Clinical Medical Assisting (CCMA) program through an online ad, Marsha was sold immediately. With previous experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and in-home healthcare, Marsha was an ideal candidate for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant program.
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