Building a Stronger Workforce of the Future, One Ag Student at a Time
By Jamey McIntosh, RealCareer Product Manager for Realityworks, Inc. When I think about the needs that we face in developing a workforce that will keep our country competitive, I think primarily of soft skills. In fact, I hear that concern from educators throughout the field of Career and Technical Education (CTE). Knowing how to act […]
Teacher Tip: Boost Skill Development With Nursing Students
By Diane Ross, M.Ed., Realityworks Senior Field Account Manager for NC, SC, VA, WV Ashe County High School Nursing Instructor Phyllis Ashley knows how important it is for her students to understand geriatric health concerns and be empathetic toward the elderly. The National Institute on Aging reports an unprecedented growth rate of the world’s older […]
When Fax Machines First Came on the Market
By Diane Ross, M.Ed., Realityworks Senior Field Account Manager for NC, SC, VA, WV When fax machines first came on the market, a friend told me a story about one of her sales. She had gone into an office and sold them a fax machine. She taught the office manager how to use it and everything […]
Fostering Geriatric Sensitivity through Age Simulation
By Kati Stacy Miranda Kessler, RN-BSN, is the Health Occupations Instructor at Nicholas County Career and Technical Center in West Virginia where she teaches 11th and 12th grade students. The program includes health science courses with the goal of the students obtaining their West Virginia State Nursing Assistant Certification at the end of the two-year program. […]
The Impact of the RealCare™ Drug-Affected Baby
by Diane Ross, M.Ed., Senior Field Account Manager with Realityworks As I work with teachers throughout the year, one of the most poignant moments of my career is showing teachers the RealCare™ Drug-Affected Baby. Realityworks has been carrying the Drug-Affected Baby as a part of our RealCare™ Infant Health Trio (Shaken Baby, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome […]
3 Reasons Career & Technical Education Programs Benefit from Experiential Education
By Janelle Krause, Realityworks Public Relations & Events Specialist A recent eSchool News article noted that Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs are shedding their stigma of being for students who lack ambition and becoming known for what they really are: opportunities for students to receive hands-on career training and academic education in demanding, high-quality […]