August 4, 2023

Unleash Your Creativity: Become a Painting Pro!

By Angela Britcher

3 Min read

04August

You watch DIY shows. You have an idea box filled with fabric swatches, paint samples, and magazine photos. Imagine transforming your DIY-er spirit into a side hustle or career. Get ready to tackle projects around your home with ease and expand your skills to share with others by learning these easy-to-learn techniques. Planning and Decorating You watch all the decorating and design shows. You...

July 28, 2023

WHY YOU SHOULD LEARN PORTUGUESE

By Leonie Ramkaran

3 Min read

28July

Olá! Como vai você? This is Portuguese for: Hello! How are you?  Did you know that Portuguese is the sixth most spoken language in the world? There are over 240 million people speaking the language around the world. Some might think Portuguese is only spoken in Portugal or Brazil as an official language. However, it is an official language in Mozambique, Equatorial Guinea, Cape Verde, Angola, and...

July 21, 2023

RELAXATION TIPS & TECHNIQUES FOR ALL STUDENTS

By Leonie Ramkaran

4 Min read

21July

Every student gets stressed out or overwhelmed from time to time. From the youngest learners to the oldest, they all need time to relax. As we age, we need more reminders to take time for our mental and physical health.  Whether taking classes online or in person, there are numerous tips for students of all ages and abilities designed to help them relax. Teachers can introduce the relaxation...

July 13, 2023

Coaching & American Sign Language: Communication and Competition For All

By Flip Livingstone

3 Min read

13July

Did you know that coaching is a $ 2.8 billion industry? In fact, there are nearly 23,000 certified coaches in North America alone. From life coaches to those on the sidelines, these mentor-like figures play prominent roles in developing athletes, young people, and professionals across the continent and globe.  What if coaches could make an even bigger impact? What if, with a little bit of...

July 7, 2023

HOW TO BE A GREAT MANAGER

By Leonie Ramkaran

3 Min read

07July

You probably have a horrible boss story. It’s often these negative experiences that inspire us to be better leaders. A great manager will efficiently run their team while also caring about their employees’ well being and helping them grow. If you are running your own business or are currently a manager and want to know how to be a great manager, you’ve come to the right place.    What...

June 30, 2023

Why You Need A Disability Awareness Certification Course

By Leonie Ramkaran

3 Min read

30June

You want to attract and retain top talent.  You want to create and contribute to an inclusive work environment. You want to ensure you are working with empathy and compassion.  Earning a disability awareness certification is the key to establishing a more inclusive workplace.  In today’s diverse and inclusive society, it is crucial to foster an environment that recognizes and supports the...

June 23, 2023

COURSES FOR BUILDING SKILLS IN A HUMAN RESOURCES CAREER

By Leonie Ramkaran

3 Min read

23June

Human resource departments are responsible for recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees. They are also responsible for managing orientation processes, resolving conflicts between employees, and maintaining records for legal purposes. All in all, they help to maintain and support a safe and efficient workplace.  HR careers are constantly evolving to meet the needs of the ever changing...

June 16, 2023

Change Management Courses for Everyone

By Leonie Ramkaran

2 Min read

16June

Our lives are constantly changing. Every day we experience changes personally, financially, in our jobs, and in the world as a whole. In the workforce, people change careers constantly, whether it’s climbing the corporate ladder, completing further education to move to higher positions, or taking on a whole new career path.    As the owner of a company, you need to consider every single...

June 8, 2023

Advance Your Career with a TEFL Certificate

By Leonie Ramkaran

2 Min read

08June

Every single day there are people looking for ways to take their careers to the next level or even change careers. Are you interested in teaching? Do you have teaching experience? If you answered yes to either of these questions and you would like to take your career to the next level, or get back into the groove of teaching, maybe it is time to consider a career Teaching English as a Foreign...

June 2, 2023

The Role of Leadership in Fostering Employee Engagement

By Angela Britcher

4 Min read

02June

Guest post from Ciara Byrne There’s a great quote by Steve Jobs that goes, “My job is not to be easy on people. My job is to make them better.” This quote speaks volumes about a leader’s role and their influence on the people they work with.   A good leader can do much more than issue orders and set deadlines. Those in leadership roles play a huge part in keeping...