Category: Education

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Fresh Water is Becoming Scarcer with the Planet's Changing ClimatePhoto: likeablerodent, Flickr

ASU To Host Climate Control Discussion On Water Sustainability Practices

 Climate Control Discussion  – With the world’s fast-growing population and climate changes, fresh water has significantly become scarcer. On August 25, Arizona State University with be hosting a climate control discussion where a group of panelists will discuss how we … Continue reading

West-MEC Aviation High School, Glendale, Ariz. - AZ Business Magazine July/August 2011Photos: West-MEC, Arizona Business Magazine July/August 2011

West-MEC’s Aviation High School Trains Teens For Jobs In The Aerospace Industry

Young people in the West Valley who have always wanted to work in the aerospace maintenance industry will now have the opportunity with the opening of the West-MEC Aviation High School in Glendale. Aviation High School – The West-MEC program, … Continue reading

Jacob Meders, Heard Museum, Arist ProfilePhoto: Cory Bergquist

Artist Profile of Jacob Meders, Heard Museum: Art as a Business

Artist Profile: Jacob Meders AZNow.Biz took a trip to the Heard Museum in central Phoenix, where we met up with local artist and printmaker, Jacob Meders. Meders spoke with us about his unique art on display in the Something Old, … Continue reading

College Statistics, Pew Research Studies

Is College Worth It?

College Worth: College provides plenty of intellectual and possible economic benefits. However, the dismal job prospects for new college graduates have revived debates about whether college is worth it. Is College Worth It? Let’s explore the attitudes of the public … Continue reading

Girlfriend University, Scottsdale, Ariz. - AZ Business Magazine July/August 2011Photos: Girlfriend University, Arizona Business Magazine July/August 2011

Girlfriend University Inspires Confidence in Women Entrepreneurs

After just one year, Jodi Low and Renee Dee, owners of Scottsdale-based Girlfriend University, have turned heads and gained nods from business professionals. Despite the business’ seemingly light-hearted name, its goal is a serious one — to help empower women … Continue reading

Career Change Tips, Brown Mackie College, Phoenix

Five Steps To Take When Considering A Career Change

Is this the right time for you to follow your passion or to reinvent yourself and make a career change? If so, make sure you can put your finger on what you want so that you can sell yourself to … Continue reading

Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, NACET

NACET Supports And Promotes Job Growth, Sustainability

Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship, NACET: Based in a small town in northern Arizona, this business incubation is fostering the growth of emerging companies with big ideas, while also creating jobs and expediting the commercialization of technology-based companies’ products. Northern … Continue reading

Internship Opportunies with AZ Big Media

Internship Opportunities With AZ Big Media

Looking to gain experience in the field doing what you love most? Whether you’re most passionate about … writing, working on the web, graphic design and art, marketing, social media and SEO, creating video and multimedia, or web development and … Continue reading

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Workout Plan For The Busy, On-The-Go Person

In today’s society there is little time to have dinner at the table, let alone a full, effective work-out plan. Many people work full-time, go to school, have kids, volunteer with an organization or all of the above. It is … Continue reading

Photos: Course Hero, Knowledge Drive

College Students Help Send Books To Africa With Course Hero’s Knowledge Drive

More than 150 student leaders across the nation are spreading the word at their respective college campuses. And Arizona’s universities are no exception. The message is simple: If a college student uploads 10 documents of study materials to Course Hero, … Continue reading

Girlfriend University - AZ Business Magazine Jan/Feb 2011Photos: Girlfriend University - Arizona Business Magazine Jan/Feb 2011

Girlfriend University Isn’t Just For The Ladies

Don’t let the rhinestones, quotes by Madonna, crystal chandeliers and fuchsia touches fool you; Girlfriend University is serious business. Founders Renee Dee, former publisher of Arizona Foothills Magazine, and Jodi Low, a former sales and marketing professional, combined their corporate … Continue reading

Unisource teaches kids sustainability

Green News Roundup – UniSource Teaches Sustainability To Kids, Commercial Energy Solutions

The next generation of “green” collaborators is being influenced to conserve our resources for their future through fun and games. UniSource Energy Services (UES), which operates natural gas and electric systems for more than 230,000 customers in northern and southern … Continue reading

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