A Career Raising Cash for Animal Causes . . . Is It for You?

December 10, 2015Posted inAll articles, Career options, Experts & interviews

Fundraising with Angela Grimes

By Paula Fitzsimmons with Angela Grimes

All animal protection and care jobs are important in their own right. Animal caregivers, administrators, veterinary professionals, humane officers, sanctuary operators, and others working in this field all play a vital role. Yet their important work wouldn’t be possible without incoming cash. Animal food, rent, employee salaries, vet services, and administrative costs don’t come cheaply. Yep, it’s similar to running a business.

The Best Scholarships to Propel Your Animal Care Career Forward: A Guide for 2016

November 1, 2015Posted inAll articles, Featured articles, Slider, Tools for success2 Comments

Rainforest tree frog with scholarships

By Paula Fitzsimmons

We need more, not fewer, people willing to work in careers that promote protection for animals, the environment, and the disenfranchised. These careers often require applicants to have some level of higher education – whether via certificate, technical, or college degree. Soaring tuition prices and high interest loans have made school more inaccessible than it once was. And that’s a shame . . . I believe anyone who wants to go to school to better themselves and make a difference, should have the opportunity.

All is not lost.

10 Free & Low Cost Career-Boosting Courses & Training Opportunities for Animal Advocates

July 20, 2015Posted inAll articles, Featured articles, Slider, Tools for success

10 Free & Low Cost Courses & Training Opportunities for Animal AdvocatesBy Paula Fitzsimmons

We can all benefit from learning new skills and exploring new ideas, regardless of where we’re at in our careers. The opportunities below aren’t a replacement for formal education and training, but they can certainly enhance it in different ways.

They can help give you an edge when applying for a job or seeking a promotion . . . showing potential and current employers that you take the initiative to learn on your own.