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As Fall classes fly by, students often find themselves feeling less motivated and more distracted. Use these simple tips to keep yourself focused and avoid the mid-semester slump.

​Balancing school, work, social and family life can seem like an impossible task when you only have 24 hours in a day. By taking a little bit of time to organize your schedule, however, you will be able to make time for everything that is important to you.

Creating time in your busy schedule to make room for studying can be difficult, but there are many ways to make learning easier, more productive, and effective! Take a look at these 6 quick tips to get more out of your unproductive studying routine.

The job market for Licensed Practical Nurses is strong and offers opportunities nationwide, which makes LPN training programs an attractive option for residents of the Gulf Coast region. However, before deciding to pursue certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse, you may want to know what kind of career path might be available to you. How realistic would it be to relocate if you’re ready for a change of scenery, or to stay in the Northshore or Greater New Orleans area if this is where you feel at home? Wherever you go, would you have the chance to maximize your career potential?

The good news is that demand for LPN jobs is high all over the country due to the number of facilities in which LPNs are qualified to work, and just about every location offers the potential for advancement. You just have to be aware of the options that are available to you, and have a plan to make them a reality.

The petrochemical industry is a mainstay of the economy of the Gulf Coast region, and serves as one of the primary employers in the state of Louisiana. While the industry has been in something of a slump in recent years, there are signs that oil and gas prices are starting to rebound. If that upward trend in prices continues, skilled workers such as welders could see new employment opportunities materialize as the industry begins to enter an expansion phase. This potential growth, along with the projected workforce shortage caused by the impending retirement of a large percentage of the nation’s skilled workers, indicates that this might be an advantageous time to consider training for a profession such as welding.