The Future Of Accounting

New technologies are making it easier than ever for small and even medium sized businesses to handle their accounting with a small amount of experience in the industry. Why should a student choose to pursue a career in accounting when it seems like new technologies are taking away so much of the market potential?

Digital and social media marketing certificate programs named top-10 most affordable

Ensign College has been named to Best Value Schools' list of 20 Affordable Marketing Certificate Programs in 2021.

7 Advantages of Working Through College

In an academic world where the cost of tuition continues to skyrocket with every year that passes, you may be wondering how you’ll ever manage the cost. Unlike the select few, you may not have a college savings account or scholarship, and find that you’ll need to work to support your academic pursuits. (For some helpful info on ways to pay for college, read our article here.)

Ensign College President Bruce C. Kusch recently joined The EdUp Experience podcast to discuss higher education and how it affects students entering the workforce upon graduation.

Job hunting is one of those necessary undertakings in life that can range from baffling and frustrating to downright discouraging. And that’s during normal times. This past year has been anything but normal, with the COVID-19 pandemic throwing everything into disarray. It’s no wonder college students are questioning how to build their career prospects and get prepared in this new employment market.

The Two C's in Success

By Maren Lythgoe

9 Tricks to Maximize Your Student Budget

While college students come in all shapes and sizes (and from myriad backgrounds) the oft-uttered axiom “poor college student” is no myth. Scrimping your pennies to pay your way through school takes sacrifice, gumption, and a fair amount of planning. Though some students may have the luxury of part-time (or even full-time) employment to ease the financial burden, college is expensive!

Why Study Digital Content Creation

In the last decade, Digital Content Creation has become one of the most important and powerful tools businesses use to market their services and products. Social media platforms have changed the game in how businesses interact with their customers. According to the analytics tool SimilarWeb, platforms like Facebook and YouTube alone get around 40 billion visits per month. In 2020, U.S. companies spent $40 billion on social media ads (Statista, 2020). The industry is abundant, so the real question is: “Will a certificate in Digital Content Creation from Ensign College meet the expectations employers have when looking to market their company?”

Identifying your route to a satisfying career is a lofty concept. College? Vocational school? Starting your own business? (To learn more about your educational options, visit our series here.) You’ll face it as you contemplate your direction after graduating high school, when you select your career or start a family, and possibly down the road if you’re considering a job change. Your direction may change due to life circumstances, and detours are inevitable. However, with the right preparation, tools, and mindset, you can make an informed decision to set you on the right path.

This year has brought its share of challenges, and college students have certainly endured their portion. Many students may find themselves encountering online classes for the first time, which come with their own unique set of benefits and disadvantages.

5 Tips to Build a Professional Network in College

What was your goal in deciding to go to college? If you’re like most people, you set out to pursue higher education in order to prepare yourself for a better (or different) career. While building your skillset and gaining industry knowledge about your desired career is vital—you may not have considered how impactful networking can also be.

Understanding Your Higher Education Options - Part 2

The decision about what schooling or training to pursue after high school is a critical one, and will require some research. There are plenty of options, each offering unique opportunities and price points, with some overlap among the different types. We’re here to try and make the decision process a bit easier.