Category Archives: Education

Published in 83 Degrees Media, 12.17.13 With a growing population of people over the age of 50 in the Tampa Bay region, local community colleges are attracting older students to new programs designed to help experienced adults hone skills and...
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Published in 83 Degrees Media, 10.30.12 Imagine a classroom at your workplace, where you can literally leave work and walk right into school, making learning convenient. A partnership with Hillsborough Community College (HCC) allows Tampa Electric Company (TECO) employees to...
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Published in 83 Degrees Media, 10.2.12 With the latest research driving home the value of a college degree more than ever, national and local groups continue to make headway in increasing educational attainment. “Talent is one of the most important...
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Published by 83 Degrees Media, 8.28.12 When people think about jobs in the military, they tend to think about waging wars, fighters and the dangers of the front line. But most veterans also work in fields that are directly transferrable...
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Published by 83 Degrees Media, July 17, 2012 A 2010 report from the Institute of Medicine recommended that the number of nurses with a bachelor’s degree increase by 80 percent by the year 2020 in order to create a workforce...
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Published by 83 Degrees Media, June 5, 2012 Growing up in New York with his mom and grandfather, Rich Mullin wasn’t someone who placed a high value on education. After his life took many unexpected twists and turns, he has...
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Published by 83 Degrees Media, 5.22.12 The University of South Florida St. Petersburg (USFSP) College of Business is making it easier for veterans to pursue a masters degree in business administration. A new program, funded by a grant from the...
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