Education is the key to success, we have all heard it. But how much education exactly? 

When you were going to high school, you figured that your diploma would be enough - or maybe you didn't see the need to finish high school. But when we're young, we can't always see the bigger picture until later, and now you may be finding that getting a job after high school is tougher than you thought. 

Automation.  It is all around us, especially if you are in a manufacturing environment.  Advances in technology have eliminated some jobs, but have new, more technical jobs.  Among these new jobs, PLC programmers are experiencing rapid growth and opportunity.

Mayor (Harry Morgan), “It ain’t just a matter of you wanting the job, you’ve never said what your qualifications are.” Sheriff Applicant (James Garner), “Oh, don’t worry about that. If you hire me, you’ll be glad you’ve got me.” – From the Movie, Support Your Local Sheriff

While becoming a CNA requires the completion of a formal program that typically involves both classroom work and clinical experience, becoming an outstanding nursing assistant requires much more.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) employment opportunities for CNAs are expected to increase by 20 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations.