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May 11, 2018 at 7:14 am

What higher-ed options are there for training to work in the legal field?

A look at law schools, master’s degree alternatives and certificate programs in the Seattle area.

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April 6, 2018 at 6:51 am

Jobs for people who love gardening

There are ways to use your green thumb to make some green — and grow a career.

Catherine Sun, of Tianjin, China, attends Seattle Central College. (Lora Shinn / Special to On Course)

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March 23, 2018 at 8:26 am

5 benefits of starting out at a community college

Community colleges offer convenience, flexibility and affordability in one tidy setting.

After a divorce, Elizabeth Bothi qualified for a worker-retraining program as a “displaced homemaker.” She’s on track to complete a degree at North Seattle College this year. (Lora Shinn / Special to The Seattle Times Jobs)

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March 16, 2018 at 6:42 am

‘Displaced homemakers’ find career support

Divorce or loss of a spouse has financial repercussions; state's worker retraining program can help.

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February 28, 2018 at 6:28 am

Outsmart the résumé bots

Applying for a job online? You’ll soon become familiar with the acronym ATS.

Margarita V. Magana is working toward getting a doctorate in mathematics education at Washington State University. Complications with a pregnancy led to Magana taking a year off school to focus on her baby’s health. “The biggest everyday struggle was working full time, going to school and trying to be a good wife and mother to a child who had special needs,” she says. “We’ve finally developed a routine and learned how to manage school, work and our personal lives.” (Courtesy of Susana Vidrio Photography)

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February 9, 2018 at 8:09 am

Going back to school after a break

How to clear the hiatus hurdles, including reference letters, prerequisites and admissions tests.

Jaye Sablan is the assistant director of core programs in the Office of Student Affairs at University of Washington’s Graduate School, which offers an initiative to support first-generation graduate students. (Courtesy of Ziyan Bai)

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February 9, 2018 at 8:05 am

First-generation grad students face extra challenges

Program offers support to those who may be wrestling with self-doubt or financial challenges — and connects them with others in the same boat.

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February 9, 2018 at 7:39 am

Finding voice-acting work in Seattle

Experts urge aspiring voice actors to learn the craft before auditioning for work in Seattle, where most of the parts are commercial. (But don't quit...

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November 3, 2017 at 6:38 am

The middle-aged résumé: What to leave in, what to leave out

If you suspect age bias is hampering your job hunt, avoid reinforcing stereotypes.

Travelers can access The Club at SEA executive-type lounges at Sea-Tac International Airport with a $40 day pass. Sea-Tac has two — one on the A Concourse and this one in the South Satellite. (Courtesy of Brian DeRoy / Port of Seattle)

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September 8, 2017 at 5:00 am

Sea-Tac warrior: Tips for Seattle-based business travelers

Knowing your home airport’s business-friendly secrets is just one way to make work-related travel more efficient and less stressful.