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 …

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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 …

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Tips for Professional Development

Advance Your Professional Development with these Tips Updated March 15, 2023 In today’s job market, it’s imperative to continually strive for career advancement. One way to accomplish this is by working on your professional development. Fortunately, various tools and advice are available at your fingertips to help keep you above your potential competition. If you’re looking for ways to grow your professional development, keep reading below! Take responsibility and show initiative If something is your fault, even indirectly, just own it. No one wants to hear excuses; it muddles the problem even more. Own it and move on to fixing …

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CTI Medical Assistants 3rd Annual 2019 Winter Drive for the Homeless

This holiday season, there are thousands of people in Washington D.C. who don’t know how they will get their next meal. Many of these people include working poor-families, fixed-income seniors, low-income military families, the homeless, and children living in poverty. A recent survey showed that there are approximately 6,904 homeless people in D.C. In addition, according to the Census Bureau, 14 percent of the District’s 28,400 veterans are reportedly living in poverty. Federal and local providers of human services are trying to help veterans at risk of becoming homeless. A VA spokeswoman recently told The Times, “We’re actively looking to …

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Vocational Training in Washington DC

Did you know that you can advance your career with vocational training? It doesn’t take a four-year degree to take your career to the next level. Vocational training certifications and degrees can make it easier to find a good job, especially in tough economic times. Employers are always looking for trained individuals to join their ranks. Adding vocational training to your resume can make it easier to get your foot in the door. Think about getting vocational training in Washington DC or vocational training online. What Is Vocational Training? Vocational training is training offered by accredited educational institutions. These institutions …

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Top 5 Reasons to take Online Classes

Earning your degree today is a lot easier than it was fifty years ago. Technology, the internet, Wi-fi, and a huge evolution in the education system now make it possible for degrees and certifications to be earned online. With Online Classes, you can now earn your degree or certification from anywhere, day or night. There are many reasons to take online classes, but we’ve compiled the top 5 reasons to take online classes. #1 Flexibility Online education programs offer students the opportunity to plan study time around their schedule. Plus, course textbooks and materials are accessible online, making special library …

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