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What Are Generally Accepted Accounting Principles?
Monday, November 18, 2024
We explain the 10 rules that make up generally accepted accounting principles and why readers may want to consider accounting as a career.
Where Can I Take ESL Classes in Houston?
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
We explain what vocational ESL is, how improving your English can improve your career prospects, and how the vocational ESL program at ICT can help Houston-area students.
Conflict Resolution in HR Management
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Regardless of the type of business, all workplaces have the potential for conflict to arise between employees. Workplace conflict can be caused by creative differences, miscommunication, and personality clashes, among other factors. In some cases, it becomes necessary for such disputes to be resolved by the company’s human resources (HR) department. Today we’ll take a look at some fundamental principles of conflict resolution for aspiring HR professionals.When Should HR Become Involved in Workplace Conflict?Disagreements between employees are common, and in the vast majority of cases there is no need for HR to become involved in mediating them. However, there are […]
Safety Tips for HVAC and Commercial Refrigeration Technicians
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
We give you a rundown of some key safety considerations to keep in mind when working on commercial refrigeration and HVAC equipment. If you're interested in pursuing a career in this field, consider enrolling in the commercial refrigeration program at the Interactive College of Technology (ICT).
What Do You Do in an IT Helpdesk Job
Thursday, August 22, 2024
What Do You Do in an IT Helpdesk Job? We explore the responsibilities of the IT helpdesk role and the career paths it can lead to. Start your career in IT by calling ICT today!
Medical Office Administrators and HIPAA
Monday, August 12, 2024
What Medical Office Administrators Need to Know About HIPAA - To work as a medical office administrator, you’ll need to be thoroughly familiar with the proper procedures for handling patients' private information to prevent unauthorized disclosures and minimize the risk of patient info being exposed to data breaches. We break it down.
What Is the NATE Certification for HVAC/R
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
We explain the NATE certification and why it and other professional certifications are important for working in the HVAC/R industry, along with how you can start an HVAC/R career at ICT.
Do You Need to be Good at Math to Work in Accounting
Monday, June 24, 2024
If (like most people) math isn’t exactly your favorite thing, you might think that you don’t have what it takes to succeed in accounting. The truth is that there’s more to working in accounting than math. We look at the most important skills for an accounting career.
7 Aspects of Vocational ESL Comprehension
Friday, June 14, 2024
Most positions—whether in tech, retail, or health care—require at least a basic understanding of English. ESL classes like the vocational ESL program at ICT help non-native speakers improve these necessary language skills. For non-native speakers looking for English classes, this article will discuss the seven key aspects of vocational ESL comprehension.
Questions to Ask About a Career in HR
Thursday, May 30, 2024
In this article, we’ll discuss the important questions you need to explore when you’re considering whether working in HR is right for you, and how studying at ICT can prepare you to work in HR.