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Global Synthetic Fibers Market By Type (Polyester, Nylon, Acrylics, Polyolefin) Overview & Analysis Report
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LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, January 17, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global synthetic fibers market is expected to grow at a rate of about 5% and reach $175.06 billion by 2023. Synthetic fiber is used in a broad range of applications, including the textile industry and home furnishings, owing to its physical and chemical properties such as high durability and stain-resistant characteristics. However, synthetic fibers are non-biodegradable and affect the environment negatively. As a result, governments impose stringent regulations to curb the use of synthetic fibers, restraining the growth of the market.
The synthetic fibers market consists of sales of synthetic fibers. Fibers are man-made textile synthetic fibers which are usually made from natural materials, such as rayon and acetate from cellulose, or regenerated protein synthetic fibers from zein or casein, as well as fully synthetic synthetic fibers such as nylon or acrylic synthetic fibers.
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Rafting on the lower Pigeon River is one of the best Attractions in the Smoky Mountains for little kids.
It's a 5 1/2 mile trip through the scenic Pigeon River gorge. This adventure begins at the outpost and ends at the Denton Bridge. From there we bus you back up to the outpost.
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The Community Fellows program is a unique partnership between Vassar College and local non-profit and governmental agencies in Dutchess County. Community partners are invited to submit project proposals that address pressing social issues relevant to their organization. Students are fully funded to work on these projects, full-time, for nine weeks over the summer. This highly competitive program presents an exciting educational opportunity for students and is funded by the college.
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a) a diploma certifying the holding of a degree of Master, Master Engineer or equivalent in a field of study from among those indicated in the detailed conditions of recruitment, or
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6 tracks! Rehearse In Reverse is the newest release from Other Lands (sometime Firecracker Recordings stalwart, in one guise or another, and most recently part of aural explorers Mac-Talla Nan Creag) and his first on Origin Peoples. Continuing on the sonic trajectory mapped out on previous outings, while also abandoning any obvious rhythms, instead he lets extended synth and guitar meditations move between eternal flower field floats, deep sea drifts, and cosmic temple explorations.
As is usual for him, the title is layered with meaning, the most overt of which concerns the cassette's genesis: last year, this material developed as a live set which he'd intended to record either before or during some upcoming shows, but which only made it to tape afterwards - hence Rehearse In Reverse. There is, however, a temporal element to the phrase as well, as these recordings see him travel back in time to his teenage years and his youthful experiments in cosmic psychedelia, inspired by early exposure to his parent's 70's prog and ambient record collection, then onto his own teen discoveries of 80's & 90's space rock and shoegaze.
The guitar takes centre stage here, with his cherished childhood Westone Thunder 1 weaving colourful webs of crystalline beauty. Warm fingerpicked clouds morph through white noise phaser currents as looped phrases slowly pan left to right. Paradise chord changes induce blissful motions as overdubbed layers of syncopated echoes melt over the mix. Hushed yet propulsive rhythms are generated from percussive picks, while shades of experimental 90's indie rock merge with airs of kosmische minimalism.
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The third installment in the Hollywood series, Hollywood Orchestral Woodwinds is an epic achievement, once again combining the talents of Producers Doug Rogers, Nick Phoenix and Thomas Bergersen.
Sound engineering was once again provided by ACADEMY AWARD, C.A.S. (Cinema Audio Society), BAFTA, and EMMY award-winning sound engineer SHAWN MURPHY, who has recorded and mixed the scores for more than 300 feature films including Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars: A Musical Journey, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park The Lost World, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Titanic, Minority Report, The Bourne Ultimatum, Saving Private Ryan, Munich, The Passion Of The Christ, X-Men: The Last Stand, and Ice Age, etc.
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Best Online Certificate in Human Services Programs
Graduates of human services certificate online programs are prepared for a variety of professions. Whether you want to work with children, the elderly, or individuals who require specific social services, you'll be qualified for employment at health and welfare agencies, educational institutions, hospitals, and community centers.
Due to the aging baby-boomer population, the demand for home services is growing; employment of home health aides is projected to grow by a staggering 38%, which is much faster than the average job in the U.S. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of social and human service assistants is also projected to grow considerably (by 11%) by 2024.
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Clarkson College
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|Graduation Rate: 74%
A private, Episcopalian-affiliated college based out of Omaha, Nebraska, Clarkson College enrolled approximately 1,250 total students in 2016. Associated with the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Clarkson College primarily excels in and earns renown for health or health-adjacent programs in fields such as physical therapy assistance, healthcare services, health information management, nursing, radiology, and imaging. In addition to its urban Omaha campus, Clarkson College enrolls students in various distance learning programs, including an online human services certificate.
The human services program at Clarkson requires students to complete a 21-credit program to graduate. Most learners complete the certificate within a year of full-time study, although some students opt to enroll part time to keep their day jobs. To better accommodate these enrollees, Clarkson College delivers all of the program's coursework asynchronously and never requires students to visit campus.
To provide additional flexibility, the program allows students to choose between a fieldwork course or an ethics, empathy, and advocacy (EA) course during their final semester. Students who already possess experience in the field can complete the EA course, while students without practical experience complete the fieldwork course at placement sites in their own communities. Other notable courses in the curriculum include family dynamics, vulnerable populations, social policy and human services, and a crisis intervention seminar.
To earn admission to the program, each student must submit evidence of a high school diploma or GED, plus SAT or ACT scores. Clarkson College accepts admissions on a rolling basis, and students may begin the program in the fall or spring semesters.
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Madisonville Community College
|KY, Madisonville
|Cost: $$$$$
|Graduation Rate: 43%
Enrolling approximately 2,700 total students, Madisonville Community College counts itself among the 16 members of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, and it offers both associate degrees and various technical and trade-focused certificates. These programs further MCC's original mission of making postsecondary education accessible for Kentucky's workforce and general citizenry.
MCC has also reached a wider student population in recent years by making several of its programs available through distance learning, including various online human services certificate programs. MCC's human services certificate programs include 15 credits of direct support work, 18 credits of aging services, 27 credits of psychiatric mental health technician work, and 24 credits of substance abuse recovery coach work. Each program allows students to enroll part time or full time and eliminates all on-campus requirements. Students can also complete associate of applied sciences degrees in human services at MCC.
To cater to students who want to continue to work full time while earning their certificates, MCC delivers all of the human services program's coursework asynchronously. None of the certificate programs list any special admission requirements beyond a high school diploma or GED, as MCC is a community college that runs on open enrollment. MCC holds regional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
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Northcentral Technical College
|WI, Wausau
|Cost: $$$$$
|Graduation Rate: 33%
Opening its doors in 1912 as an industrial school, Northcentral Technical College currently operates a central campus in Wausau, Wisconsin in addition to satellite centers in Medford, Phillips, Antigo, Wittenberg, Spencer, and Merrill. NTC is one of 16 members in the regionally acclaimed Wisconsin Technical College System. The college enrolls approximately 5,000 full-time and part-time students across all of its campuses and through distance learning.
Thanks to distance learning, NTC now offers a technical diploma of human services online. The human services program at NTC requires students to complete a 27-credit curriculum before earning their technical diplomas, which takes most full-time students two semesters. Many students also choose to enroll part time and keep their full-time jobs while earning their degrees. To better accommodate these students, NTC delivers all of the program's online coursework asynchronously and never requires students in the program to visit campus.
The program's curriculum covers foundational topics such as understanding addiction, introduction to counseling, methods of social casework, developmental psychology, and group counseling methods. Students who complete the program and want to expand their career opportunities even further can use their credits as a pathway to completing NTC's 61-credit associate degree in human services.
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Quinsigamond Community College
|MA, Worcester
|Cost: $$$$$
|Graduation Rate: 19%
Based out of Worcester, Massachusetts, Quinsigamond Community College primarily functions as a commuter school, with the majority of the college's 13,000-student population hailing from the surrounding area. QCC earns the most acclaim locally for associate programs that students can transfer into local four-year universities. QCC also provides several strong certificate programs and offers many of its best programs through distance learning.
To that end, QCC offers a human services worker certificate online. The human services program at QCC uses a hybrid delivery method, allowing distance learners to complete over 80% of the program's required coursework online through asynchronous coursework. Students complete the remaining 20% of the program through fieldwork and in-person courses on campus in Worcester or at QCC's Southbridge campus.
The human services program's curriculum consists of 30 total credits. Students can complete the program in two semesters if they enroll full time, but many students in the program also keep their full-time jobs and enroll at QCC part time. Notable and relevant courses in the curriculum include group process for human services, introduction to aging, the helping relationship: delivering human services, and community service: delivering human services.
Students may apply all of the credits they earn throughout the certificate program toward an associate degree in human services at QCC. As a community college, QCC runs on open enrollment and accepts all students with a high school diploma or a GED.
Program Overview
Forsyth Technical Community College
|NC, Winston-Salem
|Cost: $$$$$
|Graduation Rate: 17%
Based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Forsyth Technical Community College is among the largest members of the North Carolina Community College System, enrolling approximately 11,000 credit-seeking students and 24,000 additional students in continuing education and workforce-development programs. Forsyth Tech offers nearly 70 different associate degrees and certificate programs at a dozen campuses throughout the eponymous Forsyth and Stokes Counties.
In recent years, the college has greatly expanded its distance learning offerings. As a result, Forsyth Tech now offers one of the nation's strongest human services online certificate programs. The human services program at Forsyth Tech includes a concentration in human services technology and social gerontology. Most students enroll in the program part time, keeping their full-time jobs as they earn their degrees. Students can graduate in three semesters by taking two courses per term.
The program's curriculum consists of 18 credits in total. Noteworthy courses in the curriculum include substance use and aging; gerontology; psychological and social aspects of aging; health, wellness, and nutrition; and aging policies, programs, and services. To better fit the needs of part-time students with full-time jobs, Forsyth Tech delivers all of the program's coursework asynchronously and does not include any in-person requirements in the curriculum.
As a community college, Forsyth Tech runs on open enrollment and accepts all students with high school diplomas or GEDs.
Program Overview
Allan Hancock College
|CA, Santa Maria
|Cost: $$$$$
|Graduation Rate: 31%
A community college based in Santa Barbara County, California, Allan Hancock College used to train fighter pilots during the World War II era. In the 1960s, the college constructed buildings specifically for business, fine arts, and performing arts, significantly expanding the diversity of its programs. In the years since, AHC has added a community education building and increased its focus on workforce development and continuing education. AHC has also expanded its distance learning programs and now offers a human services certificate online.
The human services program at AHC includes certificate options in general human services, addiction studies, family studies, co-occurring disorders, family services worker, and specialized helping approaches. Currently, the family services worker program is the only one offered online and without in-person or on-campus requirements. To better meet the needs of working professionals who enroll in this program, AHC delivers all of the program's coursework asynchronously.
Noteworthy courses in the curriculum include becoming a helping professional; case management of diverse populations; basic counseling skills; group dynamics; and family systems, addictions, and trauma. As a community college, AHC runs on open enrollment and accepts each student 18 or older with a high school diploma or GED.
Program Overview
Davidson County Community College
|NC, Lexington
|Cost: $$$$$
|Graduation Rate: 30%
Based in the city of Lexington in the eponymous Davidson County, North Carolina, Davidson County Community College also operates a satellite campus in Mocksville in Davie County. Originally opening its doors in 1958 under the name Industrial Education Center, DCCC has evolved over the years, adding general education programs to its career and vocational diplomas. As of 2013, the school enrolled almost 6,000 students in all of its programs. DCCC has also greatly expanded its distance learning offerings and now provides a human services certificate online to interested students.
The human services program at DCCC requires students to complete 15 credits to earn their certificate. Students can complete the required five courses in two semesters or approximately 6-8 months. The five courses in the curriculum are conflict resolution, substance abuse overview, addictive behaviors, addictive processes, and co-dependencies. The program does not include a capstone or thesis requirement, eliminates in-person requirements, and delivers coursework asynchronously.
DCCC is a member of the North Carolina Community College System, so credits earned at DCCC transfer seamlessly to four-year universities in the University of North Carolina System. As a community college, DCCC accepts students under a policy of open enrollment, admitting any student with a high school diploma or GED.
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Coastline Community College
|CA, Fountain Valley
|Cost: $$$$$
|Graduation Rate: 19%
Based out of Orange County, California, Coastline Community College operates its administrative center out of Fountain Valley -- in addition to campuses in Garden Grove, Westminster, and Newport Beach. Originally opening its doors in the 1970s, Coastline is a member of the California Community College System and maintains a sister college relationship with Golden West College in Huntington Beach and Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa.
Despite its thoroughly local presence, Coastline reaches students across the region and the nation by making several of its programs available through distance learning, including a human services certificate online. The human services program at Coastline requires students to complete 18 credits. Most full-time students finish the certificate in two semesters, although many working professional students enroll part time and continue working full time.
To better accommodate part-time, working students, Coastline delivers all of the program's coursework asynchronously and does not require students to visit campus. The core curriculum consists of five courses: introduction to human services, helping theories and intervention strategies, introduction to crisis intervention, treatment issues in substance abuse, and a human services practicum that students can complete at placement sites in their own communities.
Elective courses include options in fields such as psychology, sociology, and anthropology. Sticking to open enrollment, Coastline admits all students with a high school diploma or a GED.
Program Overview
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
|NC, Asheville
|Cost: $$$$$
|Graduation Rate: 33%
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, known locally as A-B Tech, originally opened its doors in 1959. The college enrolls nearly 25,000 total students in degree, certificate, and community-based continuing education courses, making A-B Tech one of the largest schools by enrollment in the Tar Heel State.
A-B Tech has recently expanded its distance learning offerings, allowing the college to access a wider geographic population in terms of its student body. A-B Tech now offers a human services certificate online. Awarding a certificate in human services and substance abuse, the program requires students to complete an 18-credit curriculum before graduating. Full-time students can finish the program in a semester or two. Nevertheless, many students continue to work full time while earning their certificates and opt for part-time study.
The program's 18-credit curriculum includes three required courses: addictive process, substance abuse counseling, and pharmacology. Students complete an additional three elective courses to round out the curriculum. A-B Tech strives for flexibility and delivers all of the program's coursework asynchronously. Students who select certain elective courses can complete the program without ever visiting campus.
As a community college running on open enrollment, A-B Tech does not list any admission requirements for the program beyond a high school diploma or a GED.
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Franklin Pierce University
|NH, Rindge
|Cost: $$$$$
|Graduation Rate: 49%
A private university based in the rural town of Rindge, New Hampshire, Franklin Pierce University prides itself on blending a foundational liberal arts curriculum with opportunities to pursue pre-professional study. Originally beginning operations in the 1960s, Franklin Pierce has always remained small by design and currently enrolls approximately 2,300 total graduate and undergraduate students.
As the university has evolved over the years, Franklin Pierce has added several distance learning programs, allowing students beyond New England to access the college's programs. As a result, Franklin Pierce now offers a human services certificate online. According to the university's course catalog, full-time students can complete the program in approximately 1.6 years. Nevertheless, many students who enroll in the program continue to maintain familial and professional obligations and opt to enroll part time instead.
To better meet the needs of students in the program, Franklin Pierce delivers all of the program's coursework asynchronously and never requires students to visit campus for any reason. The program's 24-credit curriculum includes five required courses: social psychology, techniques of counseling I, introduction to social work, the family, and introduction to sociology. Students also complete three of the following four elective courses: organizational behavior, introduction to psychology, psychology of aging, and race and ethnic relations.
As a four-year university, Franklin Pierce maintains different admission standards than most community colleges. Nevertheless, the university does not list any admission requirements for the human services certificate beyond a high school diploma or a GED.
Program Overview
Holyoke Community College
|MA, Holyoke
|Cost: $$$$$
|Graduation Rate: 27%
Holyoke Community College opened its doors in the 1940s as the result of efforts from the local school board. The college offers over 100 different programs, including associate degrees, certificates, and continuing education courses for local working professionals. Statistically, HCC graduates the highest percentage of students with associate degrees and certificates out of all 15 Massachusetts community colleges.
Moreover, a study by Columbia University's Teachers College revealed that HCC had the best practices for getting transfer students into UMass Amherst. Distance education plays a large role in these honors, and HCC now offers a human services certificate online. Full-time students can complete the program in 1-2 years of full-time study. Nevertheless, as many of HCC's students continue to work full time while enrolling, many students opt for part-time study.
HCC welcomes all of these students by delivering coursework asynchronously and eliminating all of the program's potential in-person and on-campus requirements. The program's curriculum consists of 24-25 credits and includes three required courses: composition I, introduction to human services, and introduction to psychology. Beyond those core courses, students can choose from elective courses such as public speaking, deaf culture, introduction to nutrition, introduction to the study of aging, and conflict resolution. HCC does not list any admission requirements for the program beyond a high school diploma or a GED.
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Century College
|MN, White Bear Lake
|Cost: $$$$$
|Graduation Rate: 18%
Century College, a community college based out of the city of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, has historically focused on technical and vocational programs since its inception in 1967. The college boasts remarkable diversity, enrolling approximately 42% of its 12,000-person population as students of color. Moreover, Century caters to working professionals in particular, as the average age of enrolled students is 25.
Century has expanded on these two pillars by making several of its programs available through distance learning, including an online human services certificate. The human services program at Century consists of two certificate options: a 30-credit human services technician certificate and a 16-credit human services volunteer certificate. In both cases, Century uses a hybrid delivery method, blending on-campus evening courses with asynchronous online coursework.
Beyond its delivery method, the program provides plenty of flexibility, as students can opt to enroll at Century and begin their studies in the fall, spring, or summer terms. Students may also choose between full-time and part-time tracks, as most of the students who enroll in the program continue to work full time. Both the volunteer and technician programs include the same core courses, including helping skills, crisis assessment and intervention, techniques of working with groups, and a seminar in current issues and topics in the field. All students in both programs also complete an internship at a human services organization in the field.
Century does not list any admission requirements for the program beyond a high school diploma or a GED.
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Montgomery County Community College
|PA, Pottstown
|Cost: $$$$$
|Graduation Rate: 21%
Based on a 186-acre campus in the town of Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, Montgomery County Community College also operates a satellite campus in Pottstown, a Culinary Arts Institute in Lansdale, and a public safety training campus. Montco enrolls nearly 13,000 students in a multiple associate degree, certificate, and continuing education programs. It also offers several of its programs through distance learning, including an online human services certificate.
The human services program at Montco requires students to complete 36 credits before graduating. Most full-time students manage to earn their certificates within two years, although many learners opt to enroll part time and keep their jobs while going to school. To accommodate all types of learners, Montco delivers the program's coursework asynchronously and never requires students to visit campus.
The program's 36-credit curriculum includes a broader general education grounding than other human services certificates, as students complete introductory courses in English composition, sociology, and psychology. Notable human services-specific courses include professional development in human services, assessment and documentation in human services, and volunteer administration. Each student can also complete a practicum experience at a placement site in their own community.
Montco runs on open enrollment and accepts all students with a high school diploma or a GED.
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SUNY Broome Community College
|NY, Binghamton
|Cost: $$$$$
|Graduation Rate: 27%
Located in the town of Dickinson in the eponymous Broome County, New York, SUNY Broome Community College is a member of the State University of New York System. SUNY Broome enrolls approximately 6,500 students and offers multiple certificate, associate degree, vocational, and continuing education programs. In recent years, the college has expanded its distance learning programs and now offers a human services certificate online.
The human services certificate program at SUNY Broome requires students to complete 25 credits before graduating. For full-time students, the program generally takes two semesters, although many students with familial or professional obligations can opt to enroll part time instead. SUNY Broome delivers all of the program's coursework asynchronously and never requires students to visit campus.
Notable courses in the 25-credit curriculum include a seminar in human potential, abnormal psychology, introduction to counseling theory and practice, and human exceptionality and its assessment. All students can also complete field experiences at human service organizations in their local communities.
As a community college, SUNY Broome accepts all students with high school diplomas or GEDs. For students who want to pursue more advanced degrees in human studies, SUNY Broome maintains articulation agreements with several four-year universities throughout the Empire State. Many local students opt to attend Binghamton University after graduating from SUNY Broome.
Program Overview
University of Maine at Augusta
|ME, Augusta
|Cost: $$$$$
|Graduation Rate: 17%
Based in the Pine Tree State's capital city of Augusta, the University of Maine at Augusta caters to a variety of students, including both recent high school graduates and working professionals returning to school. To better serve the needs of these students, UMA offers many programs, including liberal arts, science, and career-focused options. UMA also offers several of its strongest programs through distance learning, including a human services certificate online.
The human services certificate program at UMA requires students to complete a 30-credit curriculum before graduating. Full-time students can finish the program in 18-24 months, while completion times vary for part-time students, many of whom continue to work or raise families full time. To accommodate all types of distance learners, UMA provides students with flexibility by delivering all coursework asynchronously and eliminating all on-campus requirements.
The program's 30-credit curriculum blends general education courses, such as public speaking and college writing, with field-specific human services coursework. Particularly relevant courses in the curriculum include interviewing skills for human services, counseling in human services, family interaction, and social problems. The program does not list any capstone or thesis requirements. UMA does not list any admission requirements for the program beyond a high school diploma or a GED.
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What Else can I Expect From an Online Certificate in Human Services Program?
Curriculum For an Online Certificate in Human Services
Depending on the program you choose, the specific courses you take will vary; however, all human services certificate curricula include classes in human development, sociology, and psychology. Individuals who want to work in human services should have a solid background and understanding of child and adolescent development, marriage and family studies, and aging. Below are a few common courses you can expect to take:
- Infant and Child Development: Child development courses examine the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, behavioral, biological, and psychological developmental processes that occur during infancy and childhood. Topics include historical philosophies, contemporary issues, and intervention methodologies.
- Marriage and Family: Marriage and family courses examine the social functions of a family. Topics include issues in contemporary society, intimacy, love, dating, cohabitation, family planning, child birth, child-rearing, parenting, divorce, and family violence.
- Death, Dying, and Grief: Death and dying courses examine the conceptual framework of death, grief, and bereavement. Students learn about theoretical, developmental, and cultural perspectives of death with regards to attitudes, reactions, funeral practices, services, and coping mechanisms.
How Long Does it Take to Get an Online Certificate in Human Services?
Several factors can affect the length of your human services certificate online program. Distance courses tend to be the most flexible option for learning; many students work full-time jobs and earn their certificates by taking classes on a part-time basis.
Some distance learners obtain their certificates while simultaneously working towards their associate or bachelor's degrees. Alternatively, other students prefer to complete their certificates first, on a full-time basis, with the option of eventually applying their earned credits towards a degree.
Because of these factors, certificate programs do not tend to be cohort based. Instead, they are completed at a personalized pace at your convenience. Most undergraduate certificate programs require the completion of 15 to 18 credits and can be finished in fewer than 12 months.
What Can I Do With a Human Services Certificate?
Earning a certificate and earning a degree are not the same. While both are academic endeavors that can increase your chances of finding a job, certificate programs are highly specialized, focus on practical training, and include limited coursework. Alternatively, degree programs require more of a time commitment and are more expensive.
Career Paths for Online Human Services Certificates
Individuals who pursue a human services certificate can work in a variety of roles in service settings, such as preschools or daycare centers, welfare agencies, home care settings, and hospitals. Human service professionals care for babies and young children or adults and the elderly. Alternatively, some concentrate on helping specific populations, such as abused or neglected children or individuals with substance abuse issues. Five of the most common career pathways are described below:
- Social and Human Service Assistants
Social and human service assistants work with social workers and psychologists to find and obtain benefits and community services for their clients. Human service assistants may also be referred to as case work aides, clinical social work aides, family service assistants, social work assistants, addiction counselor assistants, and human service workers.
Median Annual Salary: $31,810
Projected Growth Rate: 11%
- Childcare Workers
Childcare workers Childcare workers tend to young children. Duties include bathing and feeding, homework help, reading, playing, and teaching children how to solve problems and improve their social skills. Professionals may work in private or public daycare or preschool settings.
Median Annual Salary: $21,170
Projected Growth Rate: 5%
- Home Health Aides
Working under the direct supervision of nurses, home health aides are typically employed by certified home health or hospice agencies. They help people with chronic illness, disabilities, and cognitive impairment with daily life activities by providing medication, checking vital signs, changing bandages or dressings, and keeping records of care.
Median Annual Salary: $22,600
Projected Growth Rate: 38%
- Personal Care Aides
Personal care aides, also called caregivers and personal attendants, provide self-care support and assistance for their clients. This includes hygiene-related tasks, housekeeping chores, shopping, budgeting, and transportation. They may engage clients in games, walks, or conversation; however, personal aides do not provide any medical services.
Median Annual Salary: $21,920
Projected Growth Rate: 26%
- Mental Health/Psychiatric Technicians and Aides
Mental health/psychiatric technicians and aides provide therapeutic care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses. They observe, listen, and record the behavior of their clients; help with daily activities; and provide medication and treatment.
Median Annual Salary: $28,670
Projected Growth Rate: 5%
Educational Paths for Human Services Certificate Graduates
Many students view their human services certificate online program as a pathway to pursue an associate or bachelor's degree. Certificates holders, who have learned professional helping skills and information about human services, are better prepared to succeed in a college program. While you may not need a degree to work in most human service settings, it can help qualify you for more advanced positions (e.g., social and community service managers, preschool teachers, and health educators). Three of the most common advanced degrees that students with a certificate in human services pursue are mentioned below:
- Associate in Science in Human Development and Family Studies: Human development and family studies associate degrees provide foundational knowledge about the human lifespan and family development. Some programs focus on adult development and aging, while others emphasize children, youth, and family services.
- Bachelor's of Arts in Human Services: A bachelor's of arts in human services teaches individuals how to improve the lives of children and adults through support, compassion, advocacy, and planned services. Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to work with various age groups at agencies, centers, and institutions.
- Bachelor's of Arts in Human Development: A human development degree focuses on the relationships that exist between individuals, families, social groups, and communities. Students in these programs learn about gerontology as well as how individuals develop skills and handle life challenges.
Accreditation for Certificate and Diploma Programs
Accreditation is a process that assures the quality of education at an institution. Regional accreditation is a comprehensive review of an entire school and is recognized across the country. It is important to choose an accredited school before pursuing an online human services certificate; if you're planning to go on and earn an advanced degree, most schools won't allow you to transfer credits from an unaccredited school. Additionally, potential employers might not accept a certificate from an unaccredited institution.
There are several regional accreditation agencies in the United States, including the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, New England Association of Colleges and Schools, Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Human services majors should also look for schools that have been accredited by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE), Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, and/or the The Higher Learning Commission.
Financing Your Online Certificate in Human Services Program
Individuals pursuing a human services certificate online are not considered degree-seeking students; therefore, they are ineligible for federal financial aid, such as the Federal Direct Stafford Loan program. However, some schools offer deferred payments or installment plans for nondegree-seeking students in addition to private loans, grants, and scholarships. Applicants should apply for financial aid while they are applying for admittance into a program.
Approximately two-thirds of today's college students rely on loans to fund their education, but there are plenty of overlooked financing options you can use to reduce your overall student debt.
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a crucial first step for any student with financial needs. Our FAFSA guide features a step-by-step rundown on the process and answers to several frequently asked questions.
Financial aid for online learning is equivalent to what you'll find for campus-based learning, but that hasn't always been the case. Learn about the changes that have taken place, as well as the different funding opportunities available to online students.
Online college programs can be a flexible, affordable option for single parents who are interested in earning a degree and securing their family's financial future. We've compiled a list of scholarships, grants, and other financial aid options geared toward single moms and dads.
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The isolation of organisms from the natural environment synthesizing commercially useful metabolites is an expensive and laborious process. Therefore, other means of producing novel compounds which may be of some industrial significance have been attempted. Probably the most successful alternative approach has been the semi-synthetic one where microbial products have been chemically modified, for example, the semisynthetic penicillins. Precursor feeding has also met with some success in this context; by incorporating a precursor of a natural product into the fermentation medium the level of the end product may be increased, for example, the use of phenylacetic acid in the production of penicillin G. The feeding of an analogue of the normal precursor of a natural product frequently results in the production of an analogue of the natural product. Hamill et al. (1970) demonstrated that if 5-, 6-or 7-substituted tryptophan replaced tryptophan, the normal precursor of the antifungal agent, pyrrolnitrin, in cultures of Pseudomonas aureofaciens, then a series of substituted pyrrolnitrins were obtained, some of which had improved antifungal activity. However, the disadvantages of the analogue-precursor technique are that the end product tends to be very similar to the natural product and the new product will be contaminated with the normal product which the organism may still synthesize from its self-produced natural precursors. Birch (1963) suggested that the problem of mixed products may be overcome by isolating mutants which would not produce the normal precursor but could convert it into the end product. Thus, the analogue precursor could be converted into the novel end product without competition from the normal endogenous precursor. Shier et al. (1973) succeeded in applying Birch's idea in the study of neomycin production by Strep-
si ivces fradiae from the precursor, deoxystreptamine. llT'iising a replica plating technique, the survivors of a nutation treatment were screened for the ability to ' ilubit the growth of the test organism, Bacillus subtilis, onlv in the presence of deoxystreptamine. By feeding the mutant isolated by this method, different antibiotics were synthesized.
Nagaoka and Demain (1975) described this technique for the isolation of new products as 'mutational biosynthesis' and the mutants isolated as 'idiotrophs'. Ik-ides the aminoglycoside-aminocyclitol antibiotics (of which neomycin is an example), mutational biosynthesis has been applied to the macrolide antibiotics, the novobiocin antibiotics and the /3-lactam antibiotics (Daum and Lemk, 1979).
Ihe advent of readily available recombination techniques resulted in attempts to produce novel compounds from recombinants, particularly streptomycetes. The rationale behind these experiments was that by mixing the genotypes of two organisms synthesizing different metabolites then new combinations of biosyn-thetic genes, and hence pathways, may be produced. Little progress was achieved using protoplast fusion but the exploitation of recombinant DNA technology has yielded some significant successes.
Streptomyces coelicolor produces the polyketide acti-norhodin (Fig. 3.34) whilst Streptomyces sp. AM 7161 produces medermycin. Hopwood et al. (1985b) transformed some of the cloned genes coding for acti-norhodin into Streptomyces sp. AM7161. The recombinant produced another antibiotic, mederrhodin A (Fig.
3.34). The modified strain contained the actW gene from S. coelicolor coding for the /;-hydroxylation of actinorhodin; the enzyme was also capable of hydroxy-lating medermycin. Hopwood et al. (1985b) also introduced the entire actinorhodin gene cluster into Streptomyces violaceoruber which produces granaticin or di-hydrogranaticin (Fig. 3.35). The recombinant synthesized the novel antibiotic, dihydrogranatirhodin which has the same structure as dihydrogranaticin apart from the stereochemistry at one of its chiral centres (Fig.
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Try some of these interesting ideas when creating your perfect gift. Everyone likes something a little special and creative. And if you're the one who brought such a gift, even better!
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DALLAS—Bring the holidays home with perfect, one-of-a-kind gifts to fill those stockings with cheer. Skip the mall crowds and get a jump on your shopping at the Brookhaven College Art Club Sale offering handcrafted items for giving or to add a bit of sparkle to your home this season.
The sale is a one-day event on Wednesday, Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Bldg. S Lobby, featuring a selection of original artwork from Brookhaven Fine Arts students including jewelry, ceramics, paintings, drawings, sculptures, prints and photographs. All purchases are cash or check only.
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Mary earned her BA from the University of Virginia and her MPA from Princeton. She is an alumna of AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps. She got her start in the nonprofit sector interning at the Spanish American Committee in Cleveland, Ohio and now lives in the Washington, D.C. area.
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Chances are that you have seen them since you were a child; a metal object on the roof of a barn, a house or another building. A rooster or another type of animal sits on top of an arrow, and the whole thing turns, depending on the direction of the wind. This, of course, is a weathervane. They have been used for countless years to let people know which direction the wind is blowing. A weather vane is mostly decorative, although there are reasons that people might want to know the direction of the wind.
Farmers may use weather vanes to help determine where they should plant their crops, they don't want the seed blowing around. A jogger might use one to decide which way he or she should run, since it is harder to run into the wind. There are many other reasons that someone may want a weather vane. A weathervane might also be used by a pilot. It wouldn't be used at a large airport, of course, but knowing the wind direction would come in handy for someone landing a plane on a small airstrip.
A young student who is just starting to learn about weather would benefit from learning about the wind, and what better way to study wind direction than by using a weathervane? Studying the wind direction would make a great middle school science project. Another benefit to children is something very simple. If a parent is taking his or her child to go fly a kite, knowing the wind direction will help quite a bit, especially if the kite flying is being done in a small area.
There is at least one more reason that someone might want a weathervane, and it is probably the best reason for getting one. Weather vanes are decorative and fun to have. Watching the rooster twirl around on his perch, changing direction as the wind changes, can be really enjoyable. It doesn't even have to be a rooster, there are many different designs available. You can really show your personality be picking a weather vane that reflects what you like and what your interests are. Cats, dogs, frogs, cows and pigs are just a few of the whimsical options that are out there. Pick a weather vane that shows what you really like.


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In this lesson we'll compare the quality of the internal XAVC S codec against Prores HQ, Prores 422 and Prores LT to understand when to choose which. I'll only be focusing on 1080p.
In this part we'll study latency, grading and chroma key. I'm going to be comparing XAVC S with Prores HQ, 422 and LT, so we know where each one stands. We'll be testing all of the above codecs at 24p.
There is a one-frame delay between the internal XAVC S recording and the Prores versions. This latency is obviously from the camera via HDMI – first of all due to the inherent latency in HDMI, and secondly because it has to trigger the Shogun to record as well.
In a 24p timeline, one frame is the equivalent of 42 milliseconds. In practical use, it is a non-issue.
Grading stress test
Here are full frames (JPEGS, click to enlarge) of a double-Color Finesse layer on the same Cine1 image from the previous lesson. The first is Prores HQ from the Shogun:
This is the XAVC S frame:
There is only a slight difference, especially in the green channel. It is not significant. This means, for light to medium grading with just one recompression step, XAVC S is perfectly fine.
For heavier grades or multiple compression iterations, Prores HQ should be used.
Chroma key stress test (including motion)
This comparison is quite telling (click to enlarge):
The green screen stress test is the easiest way to judge footage. You prop up a poorly lit green screen, and wave a hairy object in front of it. Then, use a really good keyer (I used Keylight in After Effects, color picked at the exact same pixel) to study the images in various stages of motion.
Here's what the original scene looked like:
The Prores HQ version is miles better in the keying department. I have included versions for 422 and LT as well, but they are really unnecessary. I have spent countless hours keying images in heavily compressed 4:2:0, and trust me, if you want to shoot good chroma key, shoot Prores HQ.
My recommendations are in the next lesson.


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WHILE President Rodrigo Duterte will be delivering his fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, July 22, Dabawenyos had already set expectations on what the President's speech will contain.
Duterte is now halfway into his six-year term since he assumed presidency in 2016.
Malacañang said Duterte's speech will be "short" unlike in the previous Sona.
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the President would just cite his administration's accomplishments.
First Family, a "no-show" in Sona?
Various media outlets reported that Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio will not be able to attend her father's Sona due to a gynecological condition, wherein she is currently on a 60-day leave from work.
Vice Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte said he will be a no-show this year because he would still have to preside the 19th Davao City Council regular session the following day.
"Murag kapoy napud mubyahe sayo sa buntag, diria nalang ko. Tan-aw ko's TV (It would be tiring for me to fly in back to Davao early morning the next day. I will just stay here and watch on TV)," Baste said on Wednesday during the 19th City Council Media Press Briefing at the Sangguniang Panlungsod.
Third district representative Paolo Duterte, meanwhile, has not yet confirmed his attendance, but he is expected to attend as it will be his official first day as an elected official of the lower House.
The vice mayor said his father will be tackling his campaign against illegal drugs, and poverty alleviation, which was one of his prorities during the presidential campaign.
"Drugs and corruption gyud na siya. Suko gyud na siya ana. So expect nalang ta nga diha gihapon mag-revolve iyang storya (His speech would still revolve on drugs and corruption. He is really against it from the very start)," Baste said.
Mindanao Development Authority (Minda) officer-in-charge Nathaniel Dalumpines, in an official statement, said he hopes the President would include in his speech his plans for Mindanao.
"As the President is set to deliver his 4th State of the Nation Address on Monday, we expect Mindanao, where so much still needs to be done, to get as much focus under this administration," Dalumpines said in a forwarded statement.
He also said he hopes to get directives from the President "that will effect a long-term and inclusive development for Mindanao", including the ongoing plans to revive the barter trading between island and its Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines-East Asean Growth Area (Bimp-Eaga) counterparts.
DOH assistant secretary for field and implementation and coordination for Visayas and Mindanao Dr. Abdullah Dumama Jr. said Duterte will highlight his administration's achievements in the health sector, from the Human Immunodeficiency Virus - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV-Aids) Law to the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law.
Dumama said the UHC Law is one of the greatest accomplishments under his term wherein all Filipinos are automatic members of PhilHealth, and will be given all necessary health care and services.
Meanwhile, Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) political analyst Prof. Ramon Beleno III said one of Duterte's Sona highlights would be the country's stand on its foreign policy.
"Di pa rin malinaw ang kanyang foreign policy (We don't have a clear foreign policy), especially in dealing with China, particularly on the Recto Bank incident and the West Philippine Sea," Beleno said.
He also said Duterte's recent pronouncement of possible cutting of diplomatic ties with the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and its members for adopting a resolution by Iceland which seeks to probe into the human rights situation in the country might hamper its foreign relations.
"Itong ganitong actions would isolate us, and baka on the long run, kung lahat nalang ng nagki-criticize sa ating administration ay bumibitaw tayo, baka ma-isoalte tayo tulad ng Cuba and North Korean (These kind of actions, wherein we would withdraw our ties everytime our country would be criticized for our administration's action, would lead to no good. We would be isolated like countries Cuba and North Korea)," Beleno said.
Kilusang Mayo Uno-Southern Mindanao Region secretary-general Carlo Olalo said the lives of the Filipino, particularly those in the farflung areas have not benefited to the country's economic growth.
"Di namo mabati sa hisgutanang ekonomiya ang paglambo, mahitungod daghan gihapong Pilipino ang wala'y trabaho (We could feel the improvement of our economy because there are still those who are unemployed)," Olalo said, adding the President failed to address the end of contractualization.
He also said they will continue to lobby the P750 Minimum Wage to attain hunger eradication in the country. At present, the minimum wage in the Davao region is P396 per day for industrial rate and P391 per day for agricultural rate.
Salugpongan Ta'tanu Igkanugon Community (Salugpungan) executive director Meggie Nolasco said harrassment towards the Lumads prevailed since he said in his 2017 State of the Nation Address (Sona) to bomb the lumad schools, including Salugpungan, in Mindanao, which are being used by the New People's Army (NPA).
"Kaya hindi na kami kay President Duterte nananawagan kundi sa taumbayan na tumulong o maki-isa sa panawagan ng kabataang Lumad ng libreng edukasyon (We are no longer seeking help from President Duterte, but to the people to be one with us in giving these Lumad children the right to free education)," Nolasco said. (RGL)
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Accessories provide grand sales opportunities with today's most coveted qualities—convenience and customization.
As consumers claim to be more time-starved than ever, (smart) retailers are restructuring their businesses to offer a more fast-paced, seamless in-store experience. The days of leisurely perusing racks and multiple trips to the fitting room are on the wane, causing many shop owners to evolve their inventory to support quick decisions and convenient customization. While this shift in shopping habits presents its share of challenges, it's ideal for the relatively small but fiscally mighty accessories category.
"The popularity of accessories has increased for many reasons," says Bari Erber, owner of Bari Lynn Accessories, noting that several of her retailer partners have switched to an inventory model that focuses more on accessories. "It's more of an impulse buy, the price point is right and it's typically non-seasonal, so you don't have to worry about putting them on sale."
Jackie Blauvelt, marketing director at High IntenCity, the manufacturer of Charm It and Neon Tuesday, agrees that much of Charm It's success comes from being well-priced and open to customization at retail. With more than 150 charm designs to choose from, Blauvelt says kids can personalize their own charm bracelet at each store's branded station. "They can use their allowance to buy one $6 charm or a full bracelet with five charms for a great $35 birthday gift," she says, noting that it's easy, affordable and, most of all, fun for kids to be their own designer and build jewelry for themselves or friends.
Esther Klein, founder of Twin Stars Jewelry, says the trend of customization simply makes sense for younger customers. "Being different is exciting for anyone, but especially growing kids who are still discovering themselves," she says. "Accessories have an effortless way of turning plain jeans and a tank into a look that screams personality." Klein notes that her tween clientele often enjoys the company's stackable mix-and-match bracelets for a punch of colorful individuality. She suggests merchandising accessories with age labels as a way to quickly catch the customer's eye. "When we displayed in Neiman Marcus for holiday, we made sure every bangle and every gift box was marked with a suggested age, which improved our sales significantly," she says. "Sometimes people don't come in for a gift, but they pass by and see 'age 6 to 9' on a bracelet and think, 'Hey, my granddaughter is 7. This would be great for her.' And there's another sale."
Miles Faust, owner of Wee Ones, views merchandising accessories as a three-prong strategy. First, for categories like hair accessories and hosiery, he believes it's important for those products to have a permanent "home" in the store. "Whether that's on slatwall, gridwall or some sort of floor fixture, creating a place that customers can always find the basics is important," he says. In addition, Faust recommends cross-merchandising accessories with outfits they best coordinate with. "Merchandising accessories with apparel makes it easy for your customer to 'complete the look' and helps remind your staff to recommend that add-on sale," he says.
Sherie Judah, owner of American Jewel, advises retailers to put accessories on mannequins to showcase a certain look or trend. "Dress up an outfit with accessories—a cute hat, some sunglasses—the customer will buy it all," she says. Wee Ones' Faust also recommends retailers stock any "perfect impulse buys" at or near the register for best results. "Accessories provide an opportunity to increase the size of every transaction," he says. "A staff that is well trained in pairing accessories with apparel can make a very meaningful impact on the store's bottom line."
Another key debate among experts is the packaging. While some believe attractive packaging is critical to drawing a customer's attention, others see it as a deterrent. On the pro packaging side, Robin Ramirez, a rep for The Klein Group, says it's all about the packaging in the accessories industry right now. "If it's not packaged, people don't seem to get as excited," she says. Klein agrees: "Most people aren't into that flea market style, and if they are, they don't want to pay any more than 99 cents," she says. "If you're selling a quality product, it's important for the packaging to be equally attractive."
Meanwhile, Erber says her customer prefers accessories that aren't all wrapped up with a bow. "They want to touch it, feel it, see the beauty of it and try it on," she says, noting that while certain items may excel with packaging, most accessories do best when customers can easily see each crystal and how it shines. "The packaging almost takes away some of the beauty," she says, adding the more interaction the product prompts, the more likely it will be marketed through social media. "When I go to sleep, I'm like, 'I wonder who's going to post about Bari Lynn' because that generates orders from other stores," Erber says. "Social exposure is always a bonus."


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I'll admit, when it comes to hair I am a bit challenged. I can do a basic ponytail and translate it into the 'messy chignon' (i.e twisted, tangled knot), blow my hair out with a bit of mousse for the "big hair" I love, and mastered the mini braid that was popular a few years ago (and I still happily wear!). Beyond that I never mastered how to "do" hair, and frankly didn't have the patience. However, recently when I noticed these huge buns showing up, I was completely intrigued. I tried wrapping and pinning my own hair but never got the major volume of the stars. Then I heard about the sock bun.
Step 1. Spray your hair and brush back into a high ponytail (be sure to brush out all of tangles on your head for a full pony).
Step 2. Take a large sock with the toe cut out, or a leg warmer, and roll it into a sock ring. Starting at the base of your pony roll the sock upwards collecting hair.
Step 3. Take the excess hair and wrap it around the sock.
Step 4. Pin to secure and spray with hairspray.
I am completely amazed at how easy it to create this massive bun, and it stayed in place all day. I suggest using a neutral colored and super long sock (mine was a knee high) for the biggest bun. I've heard some people wrap all of the hair around the sock first, or secure with a second elastic. I like the above method because it's easy and ends up a bit wispy and disheveled, like the examples above. Check out my bun here, then try it out and let me know if you have success!
P.S I'm super excited to be contributing fashion and style articles to the teen lifestyle site, PopCosmo. I just did my first article, so tell your sister's nieces, and hey your inner tween to check it out!


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As any bus driver will tell you, transporting people from one destination to another is no simple feat. In addition to navigating complicated city streets, rowdy kids, clueless tourists, and irascible commuters all exacerbate an already high-stress work environment.
So, how do you find the best bus driver for your fleet? As the transportation industry continues to grow, so does its potential workforce — which means companies can be more selective in who they hire. To find and hire the best drivers, start by looking for those who possess the following traits:
A college degree may not be necessary for a bus driver, but a valid Class A or Class B commercial driver's license with a passenger endorsement is. A passenger endorsement is required for anyone who drives a vehicle that transports more than 10 people. Additional requirements vary by state and may include age restrictions, minimum driving experience, medical tests, and background checks.
It goes without saying that the primary responsibility for every bus driver is to ensure their passengers arrive to their destination safely. Delve into their driving history and ask potential hires how they have previously handled stressful or emergency situations? What tactics do they employ to ensure safe and defensive driving?
Common Sense
The word "common" is key here. Find out how they deal with everyday instances, such as disruptive passengers, traffic, road blocks, being late. How do they maintain their calm when things go wrong? Have them define what common sense means to them.
Team Player
Bus drivers may sit in the driver's seat, but they do not work alone. They must regularly communicate with passengers, tour guides, and dispatch all while keeping their eyes on the road. Ask for concrete examples on how they are supported or support others while on the road.
Positive Attitude
Moods are contagious. Imagine working a long, hard day and being greeted by a miserable driver. Instantly, your already sour mood gets worse. Whether they realize it or not, bus drivers can instantly impact a person's day. A simple acknowledgment, such as a smile or a nod, can go a long way and make an otherwise unhappy ride a little more bearable. Do they exhibit a good mood during the interview process? (They should.)
One of the clearest indicators that you've found the right hire is that they take an obvious pride in their work. The best bus drivers feel they have a stake in the operation and are committed to providing excellent service for their passengers on a daily basis. Asking a simple question like, Why did you become a bus driver? can be quite revealing.
No matter how many people are in the vehicle, the bus driver is ultimately the person in charge, which means they should be comfortable leading others and issuing instructions in a calm, yet assertive manner. Your future hire should be experienced in handling crisis situations or know how to deal with them if and when they should arise.
The ideal driver is one that respects both you and your time equally. This may be in the form of keeping the bus quiet and tidy for passengers or being on time for pickups and drop offs. Their goal should to provide a seamless and pleasant experience for their riders. Does this line of thinking come up during the interview? If it doesn't, move on.
Finding bus drivers who fit the bill with all of these characteristics may not be a simple task, but in the long run, it will be the smarter decision. After all, they won't just be better drivers, they will provide peace of mind for both their passengers and their employer.