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Mackenzie Furin – Student Highlight

Prior to choosing United Career Institute (at the time PIHT), Mackenzie had considered attending post-secondary schools but none felt “right.” That changed when she walked through United’s doors. At that point in time, Mackenzie worked full time at a video rental store but she wanted more.  She chose United because it felt different than the … Read more

Chloe Eicher – Student Highlight

United Career Institute would like to introduce you to Chloe Eicher!  Chloe has been a medical assisting student at United since she graduated from Albert Gallatin Senior High School in 2019. Chloe chose United for three reasons. The school is close to home, it’s small, and they specialize in fast track training. “I always heard … Read more

New Year, New Career – Irwin

With the start of a new year, it’s the perfect time to evaluate and plan your next career move. Maybe you’re just starting out in your career and are unsure of what steps to take to get your dream job. Or maybe you feel stuck in your current job, but don’t know what to do … Read more

Haley Tinsley – Student Highlight

“Every day I learn something new, and every day when I leave the school, I remember and retain what I’ve learned that day. That’s never happened to me before.” Those are the words of United Career Institute Irwin’s medical assisting student Haley Tinsley. Haley tried a few different avenues to higher education, including a few … Read more

4 Tips for Balancing School, Work, and Life During the Holidays

The holidays are here and with them comes office parties, family events, and tasty cookies! Spending extra time with loved ones and finding amazing gifts you know your family will love is part of the holiday fun, but it can be hard to balance these extra activities when you have a school, work, and family … Read more

How to Create SMART Career Goals

For all of us, there are things we want to accomplish in life and in our careers. Maybe your dream is to be the first one in your family to graduate from college. Or maybe you are unhappy in your current job and want to get into a new, more fulfilling career. Maybe you already … Read more

Top 5 Resume Tips To Help You Stand Out

When meeting with hiring managers and recruiters often, you only have one chance to make a positive first impression. However, a strong resume showing your skills and why you are the best choice for the job can help set you up for success before your interview. The way you present your education, skills, certifications, and … Read more

Externship Highlight – Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services

Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services has been established in the Uniontown area since 1969. Its current site coordinator is Mary Jane Miller, Lead Psychiatric Nurse. She says, “Our services operate primarily by providing outpatient mental health services to the community, including adult and children services. We at Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services agree not to discriminate in … Read more

How to Create Your Personal Brand

Creating a strong personal brand can advance your career by gaining the attention of potential employers and other professionals, but how do you create a strong personal brand? Personal branding gives you the opportunity to be known for anything you want by creating a specific image of yourself. Just like companies create brands to be … Read more

The Growing Medical Industry in Westmoreland County

Updated on March 10, 2023 Across the country, the medical industry continues to grow, and the same is true in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. With the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with an aging population and more people needing medical care, the healthcare industry is projected to continue growing.  In order to keep up … Read more