Is Interactive/Online Career Training Right for You?
Written by: Randall Lewis, Instructor, Information Technology (IT) Department IT Certifications: Why They Matter, Which Ones to Pursue, and Where to Start Laurus College places great emphasis on its students earning Information Technology (IT) certifications. An IT certificate is “a designation demonstrating a professional’s competency in a certain aspect of technology. Certifications often follow some…
Written by: Chris Koehler, Department Director, 3D Animation Department Can Students Freelance? At the heart of many artists is the aspiration of becoming a self-employed artist for hire, better known as a freelancer. Freelance artists can be found in every industry and act as independent contractors providing services directly to clients. Although claiming the freelance…
Written by: Greg Gardner, Career Services Coordinator The Basics of Freelancing As with any endeavor, it all comes down to your work. It’s about the initiative and getting work done. If you’re thinking about freelancing, you should be aware that freelance work is harder, not because of the art skills, but because you must be…
Written by: Jeffrey Staso, Department Director, Web Design Department Web Design Industry Overview Over the last ten or fifteen years, the World Wide Web has grown out of its infancy and has transformed into a full-fledged marketing tool. The internet has become such a large part of our daily lives because users want content and…
Written by: Rebecca Sandoval, Department Director, Medical Billing Department Medical Billing and Coding: One of the Fastest Growing Careers This is such an exciting time to enter the field of Medical Billing & Coding! This industry is projected to be among the fastest-growing industries overall. Outpatient settings, otherwise known as “Ambulatory Care Settings”, including offices…
Written by: Jolie Ramirez, Department Director, Information Technology (IT) Department So, You Want a Career in Information Technology You love computers, all the cool devices and gadgets that connect to them, and the thrill of chasing down cybercriminals, right? You also know that everybody and his brother has at least a computer, a smartphone, and…
Written by: Lyn Stageland, Instructor, Professional Business Systems Department The First Time Entrepreneur’s Guide to Starting a Business You earned your degree and an impressive set of skills along the way. Now you’re interested in starting a business and building something you are passionate about pursuing, but before you can get started, there are several…