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Education

Bryant & Stratton College Online Hosts Webinar on Creating a Career Change Action Plan

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On October 15 career expert Kim Dority will share strategies for using existing skills and knowledge to change careers

Buffalo, NY, October 03, 2013 – Many studies show that the majority of Americans are unhappy with their current jobs. The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 2 million Americans voluntarily leave their jobs each month. To help current and prospective students as well as other individuals unhappy with their current careers, Bryant & Stratton College Online announced a new session in its career information webinar series. The webinar, “Creating a Career Change Action Plan,” will be held on Tuesday, October 15 from noon to 1 p.m. EDT.

Acclaimed career coach Kim Dority will lead the webinar. Ms. Dority has been a presenter at many past career webinars for Bryant & Stratton College Online and has been writing about and teaching courses on career design for more than a decade.

“One of the best pieces of advice I can give to young – and seasoned – employees is always have an exit strategy. Transitioning from one career path to another can be done but it takes some finesse and a lot of planning. At this webinar I’ll share some ideas on how to take what you have already accomplished in your career and pivot it into a new path,” said Dority.

The “Creating a Career Change Action Plan,” webinar will provide practical tips and advice for anyone looking to alter their current career path. Key takeaways for webinar attendees will include:

How to create a “transition platform,” building on existing skills and knowledge gained from a degree and previous work experience

How to expand an existing network to create opportunities among target employers in a new field

How to start building visibility in a new professional environment

How to use informational interviews to open doors and help create new opportunities

“Many students come to Bryant & Stratton College Online in search of a career change. Earning a degree is the first step in making that transition and developing critical employability skills for a new career. This webinar and the others in our career webinar series enhance the knowledge and skills students gain during their degree program in order to plan a better career path,” said Scott Traylor, Campus Director for Online Education at Bryant & Stratton College. “Ms. Dority is a tremendous resource for our students and we are happy she is willing to share her knowledge and expertise for free.”

The webinar is offered for free by Bryant & Stratton College Online and is open to current students, prospective students and others seeking information on career planning. Those interested in attending are invited to register at http://online.bryantstratton.edu/webinar/. Additionally, following the webinar, attendees will be able to download a handout recapping the top strategies addressed in the session.

To learn more about Bryant & Stratton College and for information about its online degree programs, go to http://online.bryantstratton.edu. Bryant & Stratton College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

About Bryant & Stratton College Online:
Bryant & Stratton College is a private career college delivering outcomes-based education and training through a flexible, contemporary curriculum in a personalized environment.  The College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and has locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division, and a Professional Skill Center. For almost 160 years, Bryant & Stratton College has been providing real world education leading to bachelor’s and associate’s degrees and professional certificates. Bryant & Stratton College Online offers five online bachelor’s degree programs, twelve online associate’s degree programs and eleven online certificate programs in a variety of fields including business, criminal justice, financial services, healthcare, human resources and information technology. Some online programs are not yet available in all states. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of graduates and other important information, please visit www.bryantstratton.edu/disclosures.  General information about Bryant & Stratton College and its online degrees can also be found at http://online.bryantstratton.edu.

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Education

Ecotech Institute Named to the ‘Best for Vets 2014’ List

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Ecotech is Ranked 19th for its Military Veterans Services

Denver, CO, October 02, 2013 – The Military Times has named Ecotech Institute to its 2014 Best for Vets List. The list honors top military friendly schools doing the most for veterans. Ecotech, which is the only college entirely focused on renewable energy training, came in at 19th out of 38. About 80 schools in total applied for the honor. The Military Times ranks the schools based on what veterans have told them are important, such as university culture, student support, academic policies, academic quality and financial aid.

“At Ecotech Institute we are thankful for the sacrifices our military veterans have already made and we want to make their transition into their next career as smooth and enjoyable as possible,” said Chris Gorrie, Academic Dean at Ecotech Institute. “We strive to provide them the support they need to excel and it’s an honor to be recognized for our work with military veterans.”

Military veterans make up about 22 percent of Ecotech Institute’s student population. Ecotech received high marks from Military Times for many things, including:
* Accepting ACE credits
* Being at or below post-9/11 limits
* Academic support
* ACICS accreditation
* Low student-faculty ratio (14:1).

For a complete look at the rankings you can visit http://projects.militarytimes.com/best-for-veterans/colleges/career-technical-colleges/2014/.
 
Ecotech Institute, based in Aurora, Colo., now has more than 500 students who came to Ecotech Institute from across the country for practical training in the growing field of sustainability. Ecotech Institute currently offers the following eight associate degree programs:

* Solar Energy Technology
* Wind Energy Technology
* Facility Management Technology
* Energy Efficiency
* Renewable Energy Technology
* Electrical Energy Technology
* Power Utility Technician
* Business Administration – Sustainability.

For more information on Ecotech Institute, visit www.ecotechinstitute.com.

About Ecotech Institute:
Ecotech Institute is the first and only college entirely focused on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Launched in April 2010 in Denver, Colorado, it offers six highly practical renewable energy degree programs that provide graduates with skills valued by today’s alternative renewable energy employers. Classes start once per quarter and applications are always accepted. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Ecotech Institute is a division of Education Corporation of America. For more information about Ecotech Institute, visit ecotechinstitute.com or call 877-326-5576.

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Business

3 Reasons Why The Best Shea Butter On Amazon is Better Shea Butter

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Superior quality, outstanding customer service and plenty of free resources, these are the 3 key reasons why Better Shea Butter supplies the Best Shea Butter on Amazon.com.

Houston, TX, October 02, 2013 – Search Amazon.com for Shea Butter and a whopping 40,000+ results are returned. Finding the best Shea Butter might seem like an impossible task. However, a relatively new company called Better Shea Butter has been identified as having some of the best Shea Butter products on Amazon, consistently ranking in the top ten retailers. To achieve such great results in a short time frame suggests that this company will only grow more successful as more consumers learn why they offer the best Shea Butter.

There are three key reasons why Better Shea Butter supplies the best Shea Butter:

1. Quality: Better Shea Butter is committed to sourcing the highest grade Shea Butter.
Selling only raw, organic Shea Butter, customers are guaranteed premium quality when purchasing this product. There are no additives in their ivory and yellow Shea Butter varieties. Instead, consumers receive the full pure goodness that Shea Butter offers to promote healthy, younger looking skin and hair.

2. Service: Better Shea Butter acknowledges that people are looking for more than just the best Shea Butter. Customers want attentive, warm customer service, and this is exactly what they receive with Better Shea Butter. Just by reading through consumer reviews it’s evident that this company is committed to their customers.

3. Free Resources: Better Shea Butter provide a free e-book with every purchase of their Shea Butter. This is full of useful information about how to make Shea Butter creams, lotions, conditioners and other products to support healthy skin and hair, plus a whole range of other useful tips.

For Better Shea Butter customers like Ester, this is clearly the best Shea Butter:
“This is the best quality Shea Butter I have used so far. I mix it with organic oils and use it on my face and hands right after shower. It keeps my skin soft and moisturized. It works much better than expensive department store cosmetics, and the best part is that it is natural and does not contain any chemicals that can destroy my health.”
With the best Shea Butter and service to match, Better Shea Butter is clearly setting a high benchmark for its competitors to inspire to.

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