• Technical Design & CAD Schools

    December 29, 2012

    Technical Design & CAD (computer-aided drafting) opportunities are available in industries such as construction, engineering, and manufacturing. CAD skills are more important now that there has been a shift in many industries towards using CAD.

  • CCNA Training and CCNA Certification

    December 26, 2012

    The CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Associate) demonstrates a foundation in and basic knowledge of networking. CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer), including but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, IP RIP, VLANs, Serial, Frame Relay, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists. 

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Petroleum Engineers Careers: Employment & Salary Trends for Aspiring Petroleum Engineers

February 17, 2013

Petroleum Engineers at a Glance

Petroleum engineers are responsible for creating ways to improve oil and gas well production. They manage drilling and offer technical expertise in order maximize economical outcome and continue to advance. Petroleum engineers monitor production rates, supervise well modification and stimulation programs, assist engineering personnel, and maintain records on drilling and product recovery and treatment.

Nuclear Engineers Careers: Employment & Salary Trends for Aspiring Nuclear Engineers

February 17, 2013

Nuclear Engineers at a Glance

Nuclear engineers are responsible for everything from finding solutions to nuclear engineering problems to conducting research. These professionals deal with problems associated with the control, utilization, and release of nuclear waste disposal and nuclear energy. On any given day, nuclear engineers will monitor nuclear facilities, perform experiments, oversee construction of nuclear reactors, conduct tests of nuclear fuel behavior and cycles, design and direct nuclear research projects and prepare construction project proposals.

Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts Careers: Employment & Salary Trends for Aspiring Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts

February 17, 2013

Network Systems and Data Communication Analysts at a Glance

Network systems and data communication analysts work with both local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN). They are responsible for designing, testing, analyzing, and evaluating LAN and WAN systems. They also oversee Internet, intranet, and other data communications systems. These professionals perform network planning, analysis, and modeling as well as research in order to recommend the best network and data communications hardware and software.

Network & Computer Systems Administrators Careers: Employment & Salary Trends for Aspiring Network & Computer Systems Administrators

February 17, 2013

Network & Computer Systems Administrators at a Glance

Network & computer systems administrators are responsible for a number of computer networking duties as well as management, design, and planning duties. On any given day, network & computer systems administrators perform data backups and disaster recovery operations, solve network, hardware, and software problems, design and implement security measures to protect hardware, software, and data, and manage email applications and virus protection software.

Mechanical Engineers Careers: Employment & Salary Trends for Aspiring Electrical Engineers

February 17, 2013

Mechanical Engineers at a Glance

Mechanical engineers design, manufacture, and install engines and machines in manufacturing processes. They are also responsible for the operation of engines and machines. In a nutshell, mechanical engineers’ job is to work with forces and motion. In addition to working with forces and motion, mechanical engineers should understand the societal, legal, and ethical implications of their work.

Materials Engineers Careers: Employment & Salary Trends for Aspiring Materials Engineers

February 17, 2013

Materials Engineers at a Glance

Materials engineers work in a variety of industries such as aerospace product and parts manufacturing, architectural engineering, communications equipment, and petroleum and coal products manufacturing. They are responsible for assessing materials and designing machinery and processes to create materials to be utilized in strictly regulated products. In addition to designing materials, materials engineers are responsible for finding new uses for existing materials. Materials managers may specialize in several different materials, while some may specialize in just one material such as graphite, plastics, glass, or metal alloys.  

Online IT Support Degrees

February 17, 2013

IT support or “information technology” support careers are on the rise. For the 2008-2018 decade, the work force is expected to grow by 17%. This means the current work force will grow from 293,000 professionals to 342,500. In addition to job growth, the IT industry offers higher than average entry-level, median, and top salaries. Entry-level IT support professionals earn around $60,800 per while the average annual salary of $108,700. The highest paid IT support professionals earn $145,600+ per year.   

Internet Security Degrees

February 16, 2013

Internet security also “information security,” is one of the fastest growing career fields in the nation. This career field is expected to show a 20% increase in job growth for the 2008-2018 decade. In addition to job growth, Internet security graduates can higher salaries than the average. Internet security professionals currently earn around $65,260 per year while top earner’s make between $79,160-$97,080 per year.

Industrial Engineers Careers: Employment & Salary Trends for Aspiring Industrial Engineers

February 16, 2013

Industrial Engineers at a Glance

Industrial engineers design and develop integrated systems that are used to manage industrial production processes. Industrial engineers also test and evaluate these systems in order to effectively manage production coordination, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and human work factors. These professionals are also responsible for managing staff, communicating with management, and conferring with vendors regarding purchasing and procedures.

Electrical Engineers Careers: Employment & Salary Trends for Aspiring Electrical Engineers

February 16, 2013

Electrical Engineers at a Glance

Electrical engineers are responsible for the design, development, and management of manufacturing and installing electrical equipment, components, and systems. Electrical engineers perform these tasks in the commercial and industrial sectors as well the scientific arena. Electrical engineers also work in the military. Electrical engineers are fluent in technology design, science, systems analysis, troubleshooting, systems evaluation, equipment selection, management of material resources, and programming.