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As I look, some of the most important lessons I've learned, whether it's been as a leader, family member, or educator, have been on how to communicate properly. Years ago, when I was a developing as a young leader, I remember looking at a problem and then issuing guidance with my soldiers in a raised voice. At the time I felt that this was an effective way to communicate in this situation.
Readtime: 5 Minutes Continue ReadingFrom a young age, Trident Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences student and Veterans and Family Scholarship recipient Eleanor Donaldson had dreams of joining the military. But helping her family make ends meet got in the way of those dreams. By dropping out of school to take on full time work, her hopes of enlisting were dashed.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingAs a Student Success Advisor in Trident’s Center for Student Success, I support students from their first session to graduation day. I help new students transition smoothly into Trident, lend a helping hand when needed, and keep them focused on completing their degrees.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingFor the first 25 years of her life, Stephanie Melo had very little exposure to a work environment. Her family emigrated to a remote part of Canada, an area where career opportunities were limited - especially for women. It was a classic immigrant story - financial struggles, economic and social obstacles, and a language barrier.
Readtime: 4 Minutes Continue ReadingAfter 22 years of active duty service and another 10 years as a contractor working closely with active duty military, it has been frustrating that I have been unable to effectively apply the leadership skills that were so important in the military to my civilian life.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingAre you interested in strengthening your quantitative analysis skills? If so, then our online certificate in Business Analytics may be the right fit for you. While teaching key analytical and critical skills necessary for success in today’s business world, our Business Analytics Certificate is an excellent add-on to the skills of any growing professional.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingMath can be challenging – especially for those who have been out of school for several years – which is why Trident offers resources to improve your quantitative skills. Everyone uses math on a daily basis. Whether it is for calculating the distance to get from one place to another.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingDr. Pieffer, who served as the Provost at Jones International University, joined Trident University after the closing of JIU. In fact, as part of that closing, JIU and Trident established a partnership and many of JIU’s students and several faculty transferred to the Trident community.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingHave you wanted to take your skills to the next level, perhaps for a promotion or to break into a new industry? Education will help you get there, but before you get started make sure you’re adequately prepared to begin your studies.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingTrident helped me to fulfill my educational goals and dreams, teaching me that if I plot my goals and take things in stride I will accomplish anything. I’ve also strengthened my professional skills, which helps me to understand better what coworkers expect and how to work as a team.
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