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Inspiration From One of WTI’s Finest

We sat down with Medical Instructor Greg Martinez, who shared a personal story from his first day teaching at WTI.

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Student Interview – Tina Pham

Student Interview – Tina Pham   Why did you choose the program you did? Healthcare is a growing and changing field.  Knowledge of billing and coding is in demand.  I know it would help to gain access into this field. What did you enjoy most about WTI?  Why? Instructors and staff want to see students […]

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Interview with WTI Graduate, William Owens- Integrated Electronics Technology Program

Interview with WTI Graduate, William Owens- Integrated Electronics Technology Program   Why did you choose the program you did? I chose WTI based on the job placement success rate. I knew that WTI would be the institution that would give me the proper training to succeed in the field of my choice. What did you […]

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Interview with WTI Graduate, Jacob Engle – CTNA Program

Interview with WTI Graduate, Jacob Engle – CTNA Program   Jacob Engle is a 2011 graduate from WTI Joplin’s Computer Technology & Network Administration program. Jacob began his IT career as a GPS Technician in the Kansas area and shortly after was hired by Legget & Platt, Inc. for their IT department. Recently Jacob was […]

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Interview with WTI Graduate, Kennedi Green – RMA Student

Interview with WTI Graduate, Kennedi Green – RMA Student   Kennedi did an externship at Freeman Occumed in Carthage and was hired on there while on an externship. Why did you choose the Medical Assistant program? I wanted to better my life.  I have always wanted to be in the medical field, to follow in my […]

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Interview with WTI Graduate, Trisha Kloeppel

Interview with WTI Graduate, Trisha Kloeppel   “Why did you choose the program you did?” “I originally wanted to pursue a career as a mortician but decided first to get some education in the medical field and was drawn to WTI because of the one year medical programs. I initially thought about the medical assistant […]

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Time management tips for students from Ben Franklin

  Time management tips for students from Ben Franklin   One of the biggest pitfalls students face is effective time management. This is particularly true for students who balance school with work and family obligations. The biggest enemy to effective time management is procrastination. Ben Franklin was able to account for nearly every minute of […]

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Are you looking for a job? These soft skills could help you get one!

Are you looking for a job? These soft skills could help you get one!   Getting a good job can be tough in today’s job market. When you are looking for a job it is important to highlight your skills and sell yourself. Your resume should have both hard skills and soft skills on it. […]

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Why work in Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration?

Why work in Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration?   At WTI we provide a hands-on Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) program. This program can prepare you for a career in a growing field. Once you complete your degree at WTI you could get a career as an installer, HVAC technician, appliance repair technician, refrigeration […]

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Benefits of Attending a Technical College

Benefits of Attending a Technical College   When it comes to getting an education, there are a lot of places to choose from, so why should you choose to attend a technical college? There are many benefits of choosing a technical college rather than a traditional college. Three main benefits are that you will save […]

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How to Follow Up After an Interview

How to Follow Up After an Interview The competition in the job market is tough. In order to set yourself apart from the rest of the pack, you have to be strategic. In previous WTI blogs we have talked about mistakes to avoid during an interview and questions to ask during an interview, but what […]

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Get to Know WTI: Trae Heskett, Computer Technology and Network Administration

Get to Know WTI: Trae Heskett, Computer Technology and Network Administration   Trae enrolled in WTI’s Computer Technology and Network Administration: Associates of Occupational Studies program in October of 2012 after spending a few years in the fast food and customer service industries. Looking to translate his interest of information technology into a career, Trae […]

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How to Properly Ask for Letters of Recommendation

How to Properly Ask for Letters of Recommendation   Whether you are a current student applying for a scholarship or a recent graduate applying for jobs, some applications may require letters of recommendation. While it may seem like an overwhelming process letters of recommendation are valuable resources that are taken into consideration among future employers. […]

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3 Easy Ways to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile

3 Easy Ways to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile   As of October 23, 2013 the professional networking site LinkedIn reported 84 million U.S. users, with the average user spending 17 minutes online, (Digital Marketing Ramblings, 2013). So what do these statistics mean to you, the WTI student? It means that of those 84 million users, […]

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