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From custom prosthetics to entire homes, 3D printing is changing how we design and build almost everything. But what exactly is it?

At its core, 3D printing is a way to turn digital designs into real-world objects by adding material layer by layer. It offers huge possibilities in fields like medicine, architecture, and engineering because it allows for a level of customization, speed, and creativity that traditional manufacturing methods simply can’t match.

This guide is here to help you understand what 3D printing is, how it works, and why it’s such an exciting field for students and future professionals.

If you’re considering a career in healthcare—whether as a medical office administrator, health care aide, or other support worker—developing cultural competence is essential.

Every day on the job, you’ll interact with patients from diverse backgrounds, each of whom brings their own cultural perspective, language, and health beliefs. Your ability to navigate these differences respectfully and effectively will directly impact patient care and your professional success.

In this blog, we explain what cultural competence is, why it’s so important to a healthcare provider’s career, and how you can go about developing it.

It’s not unusual for the staff here at Herzing to get messages from former students thanking us for the education or support they received during their time with us. But we don’t normally hear from alumni who were around for the earliest days of the college’s existence!

Bob Orsini completed computer programming training with us in the late 1960s and went on to build a decades-long career in information technology. He dropped by the Montreal campus recently to say hello, so we took the opportunity to talk to him about how his experiences at Herzing shaped the course of his career.

Here are the highlights of that conversation.

Whether you’re developing a website, mobile app, or digital marketing campaign, the way users interact with your product can make or break its success.

User experience and user interface design are about creating intuitive, accessible, and engaging experiences that meet user needs and drive business goals. It’s the foundation of modern design.

In this post, we explore why UX/UI skills are more important than ever, how they apply across different industries, and how you can build the foundational and career-ready skills you need to thrive in the industry.

The demand for compassionate, trained mental health professionals in Canada is growing fast. We urgently need more addictions counsellors, case managers, mental health support workers, and so on.

But before jumping into a career that deals with people’s most personal struggles, it’s worth asking: Is this path right for you?

A mental health career can be deeply rewarding, but it also requires emotional strength, patience, and a desire to serve others. Below are seven essential questions to ask yourself before you take the leap.

Cloud computing is the bedrock upon which the modern digital world is built. It’s used for everything from the smartphones in our pockets to the complex systems powering global enterprises, and its influence just keeps expanding.

Whether you’re a student exploring career paths or an experienced tech worker looking to stay competitive, understanding cloud computing is no longer optional—it’s essential.

In this post, we’ll explore how cloud technology is reshaping the IT industry, what skills are in highest demand, and why learning the cloud is one of the smartest moves you can make to future-proof your career.

So you love the idea of shaping young minds, but standing in front of a classroom doesn’t do it for you? No worries—there are plenty of education-related career paths that allow you to have a significant impact on the lives of children without becoming a conventional teacher.

Take daycare assistant and preschool supervisor, for example. Those are just two of the options open to graduates of Herzing’s Early Childhood Education program. The training prepares students for a variety of roles outside the K-12 system.

In this post, we explore those positions in more detail. We also delve into several adjacent career possibilities that may require a bit of extra training.

Keep reading to explore the fulfilling education roles you can consider, far beyond the traditional classroom.

Ten years ago, Dorothy Manzano decided she’d had enough of food service and retail jobs. The healthcare field was where she really wanted to be. But nursing took too long and she was squeamish about needles. What to do?

She decided to enrol in the Medical Office Assistant program at Herzing College, which perfectly aligned with her interests and goals. After graduating, she worked as an MOA for several years and is now the office manager at a cardiology clinic.

We spoke with Dorothy recently about how her Herzing experience helped her get where she wanted to go. Here’s her story.

Good news: You don’t need a law degree to build a rewarding career in law.

Legal assistant and immigration case manager are two in-demand roles that allow you to work in the legal industry without becoming a lawyer. These professionals play a vital role in law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies, handling tasks like document preparation, client communication, and case management.

In this post, we explore two prosperous jobs in the legal field that don’t require you to go to law school. We’ll cover what legal assistants and immigration case managers do, the skills they need to succeed, and the career growth opportunities they have.

Content creation in 2025 demands a skill set far beyond what sufficed just a few years ago. As platforms evolve and algorithms shift, creators must adapt to new technologies, storytelling techniques, and engagement strategies to remain competitive.

In this post, we look at how the industry has evolved and outline the essential content creation skills you’ll need to thrive. From video editing and digital storytelling to social media strategies and data analytics, we explore the comprehensive toolkit you need to build a successful and sustainable career.