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The ever-evolving HVAC industry calls for constant learning, with its hands-on nature often attracting those who love solving practical problems. Denny Baumgart, VP of Technical Services for Airtight Facilitech, is a lifelong learner and has pushed himself to grow his skills in the HVAC industry. Baumgart chose the heat and air conditioning path over…
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Looking for a Secure Future in an Unpredictable Economy? Become an HVAC Technician
Jonathan Bivens is an HVAC technician at Air Texas Mechanical. He bounced around after high school, trying to find a career that would provide for his family. Thanks to persistent reminders from his uncle, he found out about the possibilities in the field of HVAC. “I have listened to him ever since!” he says….
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Welding: It’s Not Just a Job, It’s a Career
What started as “just a job” turned into a fulfilling career for Vince McGill. Watch as he describes his journey to becoming a welder. It wasn’t easy, his parents wanted him to get a four-year degree. But McGill ultimately found the career that was right for him. Now, he loves what he does. He…
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Vet Techs Across the Country Are Making a Difference One Paw at a Time and You Can, Too!
Want to work with animals? Watch as real vet techs answer the questions you’ve always wondered about. What is the job like? Is it satisfying to work with animals all day? Get a peek at your future!
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Challenge Yourself and Help Others By Becoming an MRI Technician
If you like helping people and the challenge of mastering complex medical equipment, consider a job as an MRI technician. This profession requires a high level of technical skill, as well as a good understanding of human anatomy and the principles of MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). MRI technicians also need good interpersonal skills, as…
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Become a Truck Driver and Seize the Open Road
If you’re inspired by the open road and like the idea of working independently, you might want to consider becoming a truck driver. Long-haul drivers can expect to earn a solid paycheck after a short training period. Training is also affordable — a far cry from the debt of earning a four-year degree. Although…
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Love Media? Become a Broadcast Engineer and Have a Front Row Seat
Interested in working in media and entertainment? Consider becoming a broadcast engineer! It’s an opportunity to combine technical expertise with a passion for media. As a broadcast engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring that audio and video are transmitted with the highest quality for a wide-range of productions, from sports to breaking…
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From Measuring Memory to Measuring Thinking: How Simulation-Based Learning Could Reshape Higher Education
As artificial intelligence continues reshaping the workforce, higher education faces growing pressure to demonstrate its value beyond content mastery. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report, employers expect 39% of workers’ core skills to change or become outdated by 2030, while 69% identify analytical thinking as the most essential workforce skill. As…
The Future of the Trades Depends on Mentorship and Industry Veterans Passing Down the Craft
Across the United States, industries are grappling with a skilled labor shortage. According to industry research, millions of trade jobs are expected to go unfilled in the coming years as experienced workers retire faster than new ones enter the field. At the same time, trade school enrollment has steadily increased. The conversation around skilled trades—once…
From Power Shopping to Place-Making: Tanger’s Stephen Yalof on the New Outlet Experience
For decades, the outlet trip had a familiar rhythm: get in the car, drive beyond the city, hunt for deals and come home with bags full of discounted finds. But that old model is giving way to something more layered. As retailers reinvest in store experiences to give consumers more reasons to visit, outlet…
How Relationships Build a Career, Deepen Service and Define Purpose
In a workplace still shaped by hybrid schedules, remote communication and shifting expectations around professional growth, relationships have become more than a soft skill — they are a career advantage. Gallup’s latest workplace reporting shows that global employee engagement has fallen to 20%, reflecting a broader challenge for organizations trying to keep people connected,…