Finding the opportunity to update credentials and get the education needed for a career move can be a challenge. Certificate programs provide an excellent way to earn a credential, learn new skills or retool for a job change.

The beginning of another school year is an exciting time for your child. It means a new backpack and school supplies, the latest fashion worn on the first day, and of course promises to study hard and make good grades this year.

Landing the right position at the right time isn’t about luck…In these highly competitive times, you need the best information about how to put the job search process to work for you. You need to know the top strategies for finding opportunities, the best techniques for writing your resume, and how to impress an interviewer.

With the school year winding down, parents should take advantage of upcoming parent-teacher conferences. According to Harriet Weiss of the Wilmington Huntington Learning Center, for parents, such an opportunity to meet face-to-face, one-on-one with your child’s teacher has many significant benefits – and should not be missed. “Parent-teacher conferences are one of the most valuable tools available to parents,” says Weiss.

There is nothing like being in love. You feel as if you are gliding on air, and nothing hurts as much as the end of that relationship. A breakup is difficult regardless of the side that you are on. Through coaching couples and individuals, I have seen the pain and hurt when love is no longer enough.

The teacher tells you that your child is ‘ just a bit behind’ in reading. What does that mean???? We all panic. Every grade level has a reading level that they expect a student to be reading at by the end of the year and so there is a specific progression that they want to see happening.

Soroptimist International of Dover is seeking applicants for the 2010 Scholarship awards, the Women’s Opportunity Award and the Violet Richardson Award. The Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Award is a cash award that is granted to a woman who is a head of household and striving to overcome adversity through continuing her education.

Theresa Zunno-McFalls, the owner and area director of Club Z, offers some great tips and tricks to help out children of every grade level from reading comprehension to organization to college preparation.

Stop calling them “resolutions.” For many of us the word “resolution” has come to mean “a promise I have no intention of keeping.” Instead, try calling them “goals,” or “objectives.” It may seem silly, but the word choice makes a difference in how we think about something. Don’t wait until next January 1st to try again. There is nothing special about that date when it comes to goal setting. Setting goals is easy; keeping them is tough. But with a little discipline and some planning you can achieve your goals and make progress toward.

Voices of Faith Music Ministry provides opportunities for youths and adults who are singers, musicians, songwriters or creative dancers to share their talent. Voices of Faith was founded by Rev. Tony Morris, a multi-musical instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, and talent scout. In this economy, jobs for youths are scarce. We want to offer young people, who are have idle time, the opportunity to develop their talents and skills through our constructive programs.