(Q24CWE2ACFX8) The call to serve our country is strong. I should know. I served on the USS Spruance as Signalman in the US Navy from 1994 to 1996, as well as in the inactive ready reserve through 2002. In my current profession as the Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Beckfield College in Greater Cincinnati, I have the privilege to also serve as the College’s VA Certifying Official. In this capacity, I help guide fellow veterans with their utilization of the educational benefits available to veterans from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). 

Where do you find jobs? Most job seekers look online on one of the large job search sites but there are other places to unearth positions often over-looked.

Job seekers can prevent from missing great opportunities by putting together a job search strategy. A job search strategy is a written, formal plan for locating positions and hiring employers. This post reviews a list of tools you can utilize as you put together your personal strategy.

There is no doubt that cost of tuition plays a factor in a prospective student’s decision to continue their education. However, there are ways to reduce the cost of college, from choosing an in-state college to applying for scholarships. The truth is, where there’s a will, there’s a way!

As the economy continues to fluxuate, many are taking this opportunity to improve their skills and become more marketable by furthering their education. In deciding on the right college, I would advise students to consider the resources available to help them achieve their goals. One of the many advantages of some private career colleges is a student’s access to Student Services.

Times are tough and the economy is enabling all of us to refocus our efforts on our futures. Many people are starting a first career, while others are working to apply their skill sets in a different career. The operative word in these sentences is “career,” not job.

The admissions process in post secondary education is more than just submitting an application and waiting for either an approval or denial letter in the mail. The role of admissions is to provide clarity for students on what to expect from the school, and in turn, what the school expects from the student

Today we find ourselves in a time of economic instability and drastic change. Some are seeking education to begin a new career. Others are seeking alternative applications for their skill sets, while everyone is making due with less. Regardless, staying positive and putting together strategies to succeed is important to all of us. At Beckfield College, we actually teach a course on this subject to help people prepare for their new futures, but the philosophies can be applicable for anyone.

Welcome to the launch of the Beckfield College Blogs. As an active member of the Greater Cincinnati community providing educational opportunities to individuals while supplying needed talent for area businesses, we want to extend our information arm to you.