Top 5 Jobs to Work Remotely

If it is one thing that people have learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that having a career that allows you to work remotely can come in handy. Over the last several years, remote jobs have become increasingly common. Many people wonder whether or not remote work will become the norm. For people who have been recently laid off, now may be the time to invest in training for a career with remote work opportunities. This article will list the top 5 jobs to work remotely and recommend career training options to qualify for those jobs. #1 Remote Customer Service …

How to Survive a Bad Economy During Coronavirus (Covid-19)

The rapid spread of the Coronavirus has economists worried about a global recession. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development forecasts that most of the world’s major economies, including the U.S., will suffer an economic downturn as a result of the  COVID-19’s virus. In fact, economists predict that if March 2020 has an unemployment rate of 4.1 percent or higher, the probability of an imminent recession is 94 percent. However, before you have an anxiety attack, know that there are ways to prepare for dire economic conditions that will not only allow you to weather the economic storm, but also …

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

As the impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19) become more widespread, Career Technical Institute (CTI) has been taking steps to mitigate risks in an effort to protect the health of its students, faculty, and visitors. CTI is closely monitoring the coronavirus and its potential impact on our organization. We are following guidance from the CDC, World Health Organization and local health authorities on the status of the virus in the U.S. to ensure we make informed decisions that are right for our community. We want our CTI family to be healthy and safe. CTI has always taken seriously the cleanliness its location …

Top 5 Tips for Going to a Job Fair

A job fair is a great place to find opportunities. If you have never been to a job fair, don’t get nervous. We’ve compiled some great tips that will help you be prepared to present the best version of yourself! Here are the top 5 tips for going to a Job Fair. #1 Be Prepared Make sure that your mobile device is fully charged before you attend the event. Use your mobile device to research the companies at the event. Make sure that they are the kind of company you want to work for and that the position they have …

Special Guest Speaker RaSean Stevens of Datalite Networks

On January 15th, RaSean Stevens, President/CEO of Datalite Networks, a company that provides network support and infrastructure to businesses in the Maryland, Baltimore, and Washington Metropolitan areas, came to Career Technical Institute as a special guest speaker. This event was all organized by Ms. Dina Newman in Career Services and Ms. Shaquea White, a CTI instructor. Mr. Stevens gave CTI students a realistic point of view on the proper protocol for the Help Desk Professional and IT Professional courses.  He also gave students insights into real-world experiences in Information Technology services and discussed the troubleshooting, planning, designing, and customized services …

Ultimate Study Guide for Students

Updated March 18, 2022 Everyone has struggled with studying during their academic careers. It’s hard to study with so many distractions like beautiful weather outside, hanging out with friends, and the lure of mobile devices. These distractions take precious hours away from studying. Furthermore, these distractions may put you in a situation where you have to “cram” for important exams. Cramming for tests not only leaves you with less time to sleep, which everyone needs to stay focused, but it also makes it less likely that you will retain the knowledge you need to learn. Here is the ultimate study …