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Refrigeration, Electrical and HVAC School | Where to Start

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As an HVACR technician, your days will be busy installing, maintaining and repairing both heating and air-conditioning systems, as well as refrigeration and ventilation systems. Mechanics, technicians, installers, and engineers all play important roles in keeping these systems up and running. If this sounds like your cup o’ joe, continue reading to learn how to …

Technology Careers That Have a High Earning Potential

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There is a wide variety of specialty occupations within the technology careers field which do not require an advanced degree. Many of these titles, such as IT Technicians and Computer Technology Specialists, have high earning potential when considering the time invested in school. UsNews.com compiled a list of ten tech jobs that make the most …

High-Paying Careers That Don’t Require Traditional Four-Year Degrees

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Though these careers can take less time and be more affordable, that doesn’t mean that graduates will earn less compared to four-year college graduates. In fact, there are many careers you might not have thought of that can often out-earn many occupations that require a liberal arts degree. Trade-schools.net put together an updated list of …

Thanksgiving Breakfast Served at Eastwick College

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In the spirit of Thanksgiving and giving back to the local community, the Salvation Army served a Thanksgiving breakfast at Eastwick College’s Hackensack campus. In attendance were 30 volunteers who served over 350 people. Thanksgiving is often thought of as an evening meal, so this breakfast filled the need to provide a meal earlier in …

Filling the Nursing Shortage

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, by 2026 the Registered Nurse occupation will grow by 15%, creating more than 435,000 new jobs—that is a significant number compared to job growth across the board. In fact, nurses are in such high demand within hospitals and medical facilities that there is a shortage of qualified individuals. …

Eastwick College Collects Socks for Homeless Shelter

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In November 2018, Eastwick College’s Ramsey campus collected over 300 pairs of socks to donate to the Meadowlands Chamber Sock Drive. The donations were collected to benefit the Bergen County Human Services Center who operates a homeless shelter. Interestingly enough, adult sized socks are the least donated clothing item and also the most in demand. …