IBMC Program Blogs
Combat Stress and Anxiety by Focusing on Your College Education
There’s no shortage of stress in the world today. Between record unemployment, social unrest, and a raging global pandemic, a new source of anxiety is borne daily in 2020. College might not be your first idea of a stress-relieving activity. Most of us have heard friends or family members complain about the anxiety associated with…
Why You Shouldn’t Put Your Education On Hold — Or Settle for Online Learning
Since the pandemic began in early 2020, more and more people with plans for higher education have decided to put college on hold. Some of us figured this would all last a few weeks, months, or even a single year. Today, many of us are starting to rethink the idea of waiting out the pandemic…
Why Wait? 5 Clear Benefits to Year-Round College Start Dates
If you’ve decided to make a career change that requires a college education, you probably already have a vision of your fulfilling new career in mind. But hold on a second—there’s a problem you may not have considered yet. Unless your timing is impeccable, chances are you’ll need to wait a few months before you…
5 Steps to Becoming a Licensed Massage Therapist
How many people can truthfully say they love their career? Well, most Massage Therapists tend to say they do. The career boasts below-average stress levels and above-average flexibility, according to U.S. News’ “Best Jobs Rankings.” Massage Therapists can work from home, in salons, spas, high-end resorts, and even cruise ships. If you’re considering becoming a…
5 Things Adult Learners Should Look for in a Career Training Program
For most adults, going back to school is not easy. Juggling coursework while working or caring for family can put a strain on life. But there’s a reason why 6.6 million adults over 25 (35% of American students) choose to embrace the struggle every year. Many adult learners cite increased earning potential as their motivation…
Phlebotomy Training: The Coolest Part of Becoming a Medical Assistant
If the sight of blood makes you weak in the knees, Clinical Medical Assisting may not be the career for you. That’s because phlebotomy—the process of drawing blood from a patient—is a crucial part of a Medical Assistant’s career. Are you up to the task? Phlebotomy can be a little tricky to learn at first.…
5 Advantages of a Technical College Education
In their final year of high school, students must make a decision about where to get any additional career training. Often this becomes a choice between a four-year college or university and a technical college, also called a technology college. Choosing a technical college education has five advantages. 1. Financial Benefits A degree or a…
4 Best Careers for Busy and Active People
If the thought of hunching over a desk for hours on end sounds unpleasant—well, that’s because it often is. When you type “desk job” into Google, some of the first suggestions that pop up include “desk job exercises” and “desk job stretches.” It’s a well-known fact that sitting all day can be pretty uncomfortable, not…
So You Graduated High School or Want To Make A Life Change During a Pandemic — What Now?
Deciding what to do after high school was tough enough already. Did we really need a global pandemic to muddy the waters even further? If you’re still trying to figure it out, you’re not alone. In fact, 49% of recent high school grads have changed their plans for the fall. If you’re thinking about college,…
5 Signs a Career as a Paralegal is Right for You
There’s a reason legal dramas are one of the most popular genres on TV today. You’ve seen the boisterous criminal lawyers on TV, gesturing wildly, passionately unpacking their client’s story—tugging at the heartstrings of the onlooking jury. Meanwhile, you’re on the edge of your seat, shoveling in the popcorn, suppressing the urge to make that…
