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10 Weird Inventions Throughout History

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We’re celebrating National Inventors Month by exploring some of the weirdest inventions and patents filed throughout history — the kinds of inventions that make you stop and say, “wait, someone actually made that?”

Caregiver Training Institute Graduate Spotlight: Eyerusalem Gurmu, Nursing Assistant

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At Caregiver Training Institute, we’re always thrilled to be able to spotlight our graduates and share their stories. Eyerusalem Gurmu is a graduate of our Nursing Assistant program and proves that you can make anything happen if you’re committed and give it your all.

Nine Tips for Managing Stress from School

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Whether you’re a recent high school graduate, thinking about a career switch, or picking up where you left off in your education, the stress from higher education is universal. In honor of National Stress Awareness Month, we’re going to dive into different ways you can help combat the stress that can come with continuing your education.

Women’s History Month: Seven Women Who Broke Barriers in Education

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From the first Black woman to graduate from Yale Law School to the first female professor at Cambridge and a pioneer in special needs education, we’re celebrating Women’s History Month by highlighting seven trailblazing women who broke barriers in education.

Black History In Higher Education: The Impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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In celebration of Black History Month, Caregiver Training Institute is highlighting the history and importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), as well as the overall impact they’ve had on higher education in the United States.

New Year, New Career: 10 Questions to Ask Yourself About Going Back to School

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New year, new career? This post covers everything you need to know before deciding to go back to school.

Providence Virtual CNA Info Session: Open Roles, How to Apply, and More

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Providence is inviting certified and non-certified nursing assistants to an upcoming virtual information session. Learn more and register for the event here.

Your Christmas Giving Guide: Simple Ways to Give Back

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Beneath all the twinkling lights and letters to Santa, the true spirit of the holiday season is giving. We’re compiling several different ways you can give back, from sending a care package to soldiers to organizations that distribute holiday cards to children who are hospitalized.

CNA Micro Courses: What They Are and Why They Matter to You

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A micro course is a short, competency-based course that verifies a person’s knowledge, skills, and abilities in a specific area. They result in a digital badge or digital certificate from an accredited institution that lets employers know a person has proficiency in that area of study.