Featured in the Field: Serving Families of Incarcerated Relatives

Kristal is the CEO of Bridging the Gap Transportation, a nonprofit organization in Philadelphia that provides bus transportation for families visiting incarcerated relatives at state prisons. Having grown up in a family with an incarcerated father, Kristal used her first-hand …

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Featured in the Field: Event Planning in the Hotel Industry

Sheng is the Event Planning Manager for the Hyatt Regency Orange County. Now in her ninth year with the company, Sheng is responsible for managing all of the events that take place in the hotel, from weddings and parties to …

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What Does it Take to be a City Planner?

Melissa is the Director of Planning for the City of Florence, Alabama. She oversees the development of city projects, from ideation through to construction. These projects can include any new construction, from parks to power plants. Using a classical approach …

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Influential Women in Tech and What We Can Learn From Them

In 1889, Anna Bissel became the first female CEO in the United States, breaking traditional gender roles and setting an example for generations of women to come. Fast forward to today, 10 percent  of Fortune 500 companies have female CEOs. …

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What Is an Audit?

Auditing involves closely reviewing financial statements to ensure accuracy in reporting. Individuals, small businesses, and large corporations go through audits that can be conducted either internally (by the company itself) or externally (by a hired accounting firm). The U.S. Internal …

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Featured in the Field: A Career in Accounting at PwC

Brad is a first-year associate with accounting giant PriceWaterhouse Coopers. As an finance major at Penn State, Brad wasn’t originally drawn to the idea of an accounting firm until he was introduced to the advisory side of the business at …

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Cybersecurity Career Path: Jobs, Skills, and Outlook

A cybersecurity career path involves protecting an organization’s systems, networks, and data from cyberattacks. This can include a wide range of tasks, such as monitoring networks for security threats, implementing security measures, and responding to incidents when they occur.

If …

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5 High-Paying Careers in Biotechnology

While last year might have been a bit on the rocky side for the biotechnology industry, many companies are starting to find their footing again in 2023. The demand for biofuels is expected to rise over the next several years …

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Interested in Pursuing Fashion? Hear from this Merchandiser at Tommy Hilfiger

Lindsay is the Vice President of Merchandising for Tommy Hilfiger, one of the most well-known fashion brands on the planet. As her job relies heavily on trends and knowledge, Lindsay travels the world and checks in on affiliates to see …

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A Day in the Life at Turner Construction Company

Lisa is a Project Manager with Turner Construction Company, one of the largest construction management companies in the United States. Working mostly with commercial properties, Lisa is responsible for making sure her team has the tools and resources necessary for …

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