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Celebrating Occupational Therapists
Posted on April 9th, 2013 No commentsOccupational therapists (OTs) help people who have mental, physical, or developmental disabilities. These disabilities are caused by birth defects, injuries, illnesses, or aging. Occupational therapists help people develop, recover, or maintain their living and work skills. The future job outlook for OTs is good in Minnesota and across the nation.
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Are Nursing Positions Hard to Fill?
Posted on March 14th, 2013 No commentsJust over one in four RN vacancies were reported as “hard-to-fill,” based on a new employer survey on hiring difficulties in Minnesota. Of these, a minority (18 percent) were hard-to-fill exclusively because candidates did not have the qualifications required. In this subset of vacancies, employers were generally lacking work experience in a specific role or industry as opposed to formal educational credentials.
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Massage Therapists: A Helping and Healing Career
Posted on January 25th, 2013 No commentsMassage therapists provide a service to enhance the physical and mental well-being of their clients. Massage therapists work in an array of settings, both private and public, such as private offices, spas, hospitals and fitness centers. Some massage therapists also travel to clients’ homes or offices to provide therapy services. Most massage therapists blend techniques like Swedish massage, sports massage, deep tissue, acupressure, reflexology, and Shiatsu.
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Top 5 Reasons to Become a Surgical Technologist
Posted on August 28th, 2012 No commentsAre you at a point in your life where it’s time to make a decision on which career path to choose? Whether you’re in high school, recently graduated, or even just looking to make a career change, there are many great reasons to choose a career as a surgical technologist.
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Industry Outlook to 2020
Posted on June 7th, 2012 1 commentMinnesota’s economy is projected to expand by 13 percent between 2010 and 2020, according to new data from the state’s Labor Market Information Office. By 2020, it’s estimated that there will be 368,000 new jobs across the state’s industry sectors.
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Explore Health Care Careers with the Virtual Career Network Website
Posted on April 20th, 2012 No commentsHealth care is one of the fastest growing industries with many in-demand occupations. By 2020, the health care industry is projected to reach over 22 million jobs in the United States. Health care careers are available for all levels of skill and education.
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