Careers & Education

Resources and inspiration for lifelong learning and second-act careers. Whether you’re exploring new opportunities, reentering the workforce, or pursuing personal growth through education, find tips to keep moving forward at any age.

Ways To Improve Air Quality in Metal Fabrication Shops

Ways To Improve Air Quality in Metal Fabrication Shops

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Dust and fumes can be a byproduct of metal fabrication. Find out the best ways to filter out impurities and improve air quality in your workshop.

What Makes Quality Assurance Different From Quality Control?

What Makes Quality Assurance Different From Quality Control?

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Whether your business makes its money importing, exporting, or manufacturing, it already has some form of quality management in place. ...

4 Reasons Your Workplace Needs Plastic Barriers

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It’s no secret that online jobs are the new normal. However, like all things, normal is never across the board. ...

Tips for Maintaining Your Facility

Tips for Maintaining Your Facility

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For optimal efficiency, you need to keep up with the day-to-day maintenance of your business. Here are tips for maintaining your facility to make it easier.

How To Get the Most Out of Your Construction Equipment

How To Get the Most Out of Your Construction Equipment

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These helpful tips on how to get the most out of your construction equipment will teach you how to get an optimal amount of bang for your buck.

From Lawyer To Island Hopper: A Writer In Paradise

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By Howard T. Scott I know what you’re thinking. How did a seventh-generation attorney from Athens, Ga. wind up writing ...

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Art of the Trade: Top 5 Metal Working Careers

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In the United States, the median salary of a metal worker is about $44,190 per year and can go up ...

The Benefits of Finishing Metal

The Benefits of Finishing Metal

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With a better final product, the benefits of finishing metal outweigh the potential extra cost and labor you need to incorporate by enhancing the craftsmanship.

Necessities Every Construction Site Needs

Necessities Every Construction Site Needs

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To ensure construction goes smoothly and you keep your workers protected, you must consider a few necessities every construction site needs.

How To Decide Between Contract and Toll Manufacturing

How To Decide Between Contract and Toll Manufacturing

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When it comes to outsourcing chemical production, you may need help understanding how to decide between contract and toll manufacturing for your business.

How To Improve Efficiency On a Construction Site

How To Improve Efficiency On a Construction Site

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By using these methods for how to improve efficiency on a construction site, you will build an overall stronger staff with a higher level of performance.

Common Metal Fabrication Processes You Should Know

Common Metal Fabrication Processes You Should Know

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These are the most common metal fabrication processes you should know to find the right means of building custom solutions to workplace problems.

Interesting Uses of Glass Fiber in 2021

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Most people don’t spend too much time thinking about the materials helping water flow through their pipes. Almost nobody wonders ...

How Robotics in Construction is Shaping Industries

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Their eyes grew large as they stared at the large, looming figure. You’re watching your young child stare at the ...

3 Small Business Owner Steps to Retire Rich Despite Downturn

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Almost three quarters of small business owners report being in “survival mode” in the pandemic, while almost 44 percent are ...