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The Growing Value of an Education in OTA

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Why more people are pursuing this popular occupation, ranked as one of top 20 highest paying for those with associate degree When Eastwick College in Ramsey finalized the addition of a new Occupational Therapy Assistant degree to their growing list of medical degrees, they knew they were tapping into one of the next high demand …

High Job Growth, Earning Potential in Sonography

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Students study the heart and vascular system ready to enter workforce in 24 months at Eastwick College Diagnostic ultrasound is one of the most widely used medical tests in the nation and continues to increase in popularity due to its use as a safe and versatile detection method. This is especially true as the elderly …

Powerful Pay, Career Potential in Plumbing

Plumbing apprenticeship student practices piping

Unique hands-on apprenticeship program at HoHoKus School of Trade in Paterson developed to meet growing demand Did you know that plumbing is one of the best-paid skills jobs in the market right now? With a median wage of $73,260 in the New York Metro Area as of May 2015, it’s a field that is becoming …

Career Opportunities Heating Up in HVACR

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Unique apprenticeship program at Eastwick College provides formal training for one of the fastest-growing trade careers You may not spend your day thinking about it, but heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems are an important part of your life. Known collectively as HVACR, it’s what keeps you comfortable in your home and at work, …

Eastwick’s culinary degree a recipe for success

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With shows like Top Chef, Good Eats and Cupcake Wars more popular than ever before, and the rise of “foodie” blogs on Pinterest and other popular sites, it’s clear that culinary has come to mean more than just standing over the stove. It’s something of an art, a passion and a calling, that involves preparation, …

Student Heart Screenings

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By all appearances, Sean Patrick Fisher was a healthy teenager. He never complained of chest pain, light headedness or any other symptoms that might have indicated any heart issues. But on his 13th birthday in 2008, he passed away unexpectedly from Sudden Cardiac Arrest, or SCA. In Sean’s memory, his parents established The Sean Fisher …