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Getting a Job in Graphic Design
I have recently come to the United States and want to work in graphic design. I have some good experience but was wondering what training might help me get a job in this field.

Becoming a Real Estate Agent in Oklahoma
What is required to be a real estate agent in Oklahoma?

How to Find Jobs in Consumer Science
What kind of job can you get with a Master's in Consumer Science and Education?

Preparing for a Special Ed Career
What are the requirements for working with autistic children?

How to Become a Teacher
I have been a Licensed Practical Nurse for 15 years and would like to become a teacher in K-12 or possibly special needs. I would be starting out with no degree, and I need to keep working, as well as care for an autistic child while pursuing my teaching degree. What do you recommend?

What to Do After Teaching
My husband has been a teacher for 10 years but is now interested in doing something different. He's having trouble identifying what the right next move would be. He doesn't enjoy being cooped up in an office all day. Any thoughts on next steps? He feels stuck.

Other Jobs for an English/Education Major
I am currently finishing a degree in English and education, but when complete I still won't have my teaching certification. Do you know any jobs I can get with this kind of degree?

Changing Careers: Manufacturing to, Well, Anything Else
I have 15 years of experience as a design manager in a transformer manufacturing company. I want to do a two-year master's program at a top business school, and then I do not wish to return to this industry. In what field would my prospects be best?

Can I Get LPN Training Online?
I am currently an opthalmic tech and considering getting my LPN. Are there any schools that offer this online?

OK, Maybe That Wasn't the Degree I Wanted
I have a Master's in Psychology (forensics emphasis) and am interested in one of two things: furthering my career in this area, or changing paths completely and working in pediatric nursing or in labor and delivery.

How to Get Started as a Medical Esthetician
I want to become a medical esthetician but don't know where to begin and don't know of any schools in California that offer it.

Breathing New Life into Your Old Degree
I am adopting a child, which will make it difficult for me to spend much time out of the house. However, I do have access to a computer and would like to expand my education.

Can You Really Study Nursing Online?
Question: How would I go about starting an assistant in nursing course online?

How to Transfer Credits Internationally
I want to get credit in the U.S. and Canada for my previous education in a different country. I have three years of pharmacy studies; who do I contact to get credit for this?

What is HVAC Training Good For?
I would like a job as an air conditioner technician or some other type of career that involves air conditioning. Please advise how I would get into this field.