May 12
A new year means new beginnings: new resolutions, ideas and friends; new habits, relationships and goals; new salaries, titles and responsibilities. And perhaps most importantly, new jobs. Lots of them. And not just for 2008, either - until 2016.
There is good news for Unitek College’s Pharmacy Technician training students In the 30 fastest-growing growing occupations for 2006-2016, according to the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), Pharmacy technician is number 16.
Here are some numbers:
2006 employment: 285,000
2016 projection: 376,000
Percent growth: 32
Salary range: $21,260 - $30,560
One note of those of us in California – the salary numbers provided above are nationwide. California salaries are typically 30 to 50% higher than these numbers.
Apr 28
- Pharmacy Technician
- Tax Preparer
- Dental Assistant
- Personal Home Care Aide
- Receptionist
- Clerical Library Assistant
- Demonstrators, Product Presenters
- Child Care Worker
- Fitness Trainer
- Physical Therapist Aide
Average Salary: Click Here (higher pay for weekend shifts and certified technicians)
Job Description: Pharmacy Technicians work in hospitals, health care facilities and retail pharmacies helping pharmacists prepare prescriptions for patients.
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Pharmacy Technician Job Openings
Learn how you can make your career more rewarding. Click Here
Did your current job make the top 10 job list?
Apr 22
Since 1987, the City of Fremont has operated a very successful scholarship housing program. It allows rent scholarships for students that are completing job related coursework. I think this is a great option for upcoming students in Licensed Vocational Nurse to Registered Nurse (LVN to RN), Medical Assisting (MA), and Pharmacy Technician (PT) Training.
If a student meets ALL of the following conditions, they are eligible for the scholarship program:
- Are you at least 18 years of age?
- Are you supporting a family?
- Do you have a good credit history?
- Are you a full time student with a GPA of 2.8 or above?
- Have you been enrolled for a minimum of one quarter or 12 weeks in an eligible training program and have 18 months or less remaining for your certification?
- Are you committed to a better quality of life?
For more information, please contact Janis Carey at 510-494-4511 or housingandredevelopment@ci.fremont.ca.us
Mar 31
I found an interesting snippet on PayScale.com about the rising pay brackets for a Registered Nurse (RN).
It is has never been a better time to train to become a Registered Nurse (RN) and be rewarded with a six figure salary. With the ever growing demand for registered nurses in the Bay Area a Registered Nurse (RN) with less than one year of clinical experience can earn more than $28 an hour.
I also read that a nursing career is one of the most recession proof professions.
“According to government analysts, a nursing career is as close to recession-proof as most professionals can get in the next three decades. The nation will rely on nursing school graduates for everything from rehabilitation to hospice care. Most nurses can choose their own shifts, or work for agencies as flexible contractors. A nursing degree can help you net $52,000 or more per year.” Read more…
Source : Salary.com
While I was browsing the web I found a compelling training program at Unitek College as well as program information along with course information. I feel my 2 years as an Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) has armed me with the experience and wisdom to take me through the rigorous Registered Nurse (RN) training program.
I shared my research with a couple of my friends who are in the retail sector and they also find themselves at a crossroads with mega retailers cutting costs and downsizing employee count. And they are seriously considering the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program. I am glad I was able to lead them to your site. Keep up the good work!
Mar 19
Unitek College’s LVN program is the most accelerated, full-time, accredited LVN program available in the SF Bay Area today. Unlike Community Colleges and Universities, there aren’t a handful of pre-requisite courses necessary (such as Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, and Pathophysiology) just to apply, or even be considered, to their nursing program. Unitek’s LVN program bypasses this lengthy step with its 3 week “crash course” in medical terminology. The crash course is plenty enough because it properly and adequately prepares the student for the 11 month long, three level, and accelerated nursing program.
Unitek allows the eager nursing student to put his/her foot right in the door, without the uncertainty of the application process or the extra two year waiting list. But don’t be fooled by its easy admittance standards; the LVN program is really a tough and demanding curriculum! As a 33 year old with a Bachelor’s degree and several IT certifications, I can honestly say that this is the most challenging (and most rewarding) learning experience in my academic career. The course materials include topics such as the fundamentals of Medical-Surgery, Pharmacology, and practical nursing skills. Each level is increasing more difficult and more demanding than the previous. The program is condensed and moves at a high speed! And yes, you will be a critical thinker & learner!
Having said all this, I’d like to share with you my personal insights for the would-be Unitek LVN student: Read the rest of this entry »
Mar 17
With beautiful back roads and a wonderful climate, Northern California is a natural environment for the motorcycle enthusiast. Its hard to avoid the allure of riding a two-wheeled wonder through the canyons and twisty forest roads during a beautiful Sunny day. However being that Northern California is a haven for motorcycle enthusiasts, crashes and accidents are inevitable.
The likelihood of injury is extremely high in these motorcycle accidents, more than 95% of accidents result in some kind of injury to the motorcycle rider, and of that, 45% resulted in more than a minor injury. With the increase of popularity of motorcycles will mean the increase the number of accidents as well. With these alarming motorcycle statistics one can only wonder what the can do to help.
Luckily, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of EMT’s and paramedics will increase by 59,000 new jobs between 2002 and 2012, an estimated growth rate of 33 percent. By becoming an EMT you can help those that are destined to become hurt with their motorcycle follies. This job is especially important since 50% of all paramedics often have to travel to back roads in the country to retrieve fallen riders and are extremely vital to their survival. For more information about becoming a paramedic visit our EMT and Paramedic training information page.
