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Welcome to the Profession Class of 2021 with Dr. Jen Brandt

“I also think reflecting on asking yourself the question ‘When I’m healthy, when I feel, when I feel good, when I feel like I’m thriving, how do I know? What does that look like for me?” Our guest today is Dr Jen Brandt. Dr. Brandt is the Director of member wellbeing at the AVMA. She has PhD in social work and is a licensed clinical social worker. This is not her first time on the show! Be sure to check out her episode from March 2020 where we discuss Wellbeing tips during a pandemic and December 2020 where we discuss wellbeing during the holidays. Today we are continuing our series of welcoming the class of 2021 to the veterinary profession. Our main focus is on wellbeing during times of change. This really could apply to many different areas of your life and it is packed full of great advice. We are so excited to share this episode and are excited to continue this journey with you! Remember we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and le...
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Trade Schools and Vocational Schools - What Exactly Are They?

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  "What is a trade school?" is not really that odd of a question when one considers the various kinds of technical schools and institutes that the term is typically applied to. Even so, it comes as a surprise to many people to find out that the definition of a trade school (or vocational school as the institutions are also called) is actually quite easy to nail down. What Is A Trade School? Vocational schools place the entire emphasis of their curriculum on teaching students the skills required to succeed in their future career. This approach is in stark contrast to the typical four-year college which requires students to study a wide range of material that is, ultimately, unrelated to their chosen vocation. The benefit to this approach is that vocational education students acquire marketable skills that place them at the forefront when it comes time to enter the workplace. After two years of the hands-on work experience, personalized instruction and internships included in e...
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