6.9 Writing 5 Olivia Hurd

 Professional Communications Program

Overview

Are you passionate about writing? Join CVTC’s Professional Communications program to turn that passion into a career! Whether you want to learn business writing skills or just want to master your technical skills, this program will prepare you for job opportunities far and wide. 

Two Years. 100% Online. 

This program gives you all the tools necessary to be flexible and convenient for your learning style. The program is taught using a variety of methods including in-class activities and individual projects. In the 8-week core classes, you will learn document design, production, and management; editing and proofreading; web writing; publishing, and more. 

Master These Skills:

• Document Design in Word

• Documentation Development

• Publishing in Print and Electronic Media

• Rhetoric, Writing, and Digital Literacy Theories

• Digital Content Writing

• Digital Media Platforms and Social Communities

• Technical Reporting

• Grant Writing and Business Presentations

6.6 Olivia Hurd Writing 4 PAT

 Top 4 Reasons Australia Should be on Your Bucket List

1. The People & the Lifestyle

   
   

Aussie’s embrace a truly laid-back way of living. Don’t fool them for being lazy though, they’re always down for a sport! No matter where you are in the country, the slow way of living is the way to go, and the fast-paced adrenaline of adventure is right behind. Starting the day is easy with the coffee culture, and ending it is even better with the vast variety of wineries. Combine the passion of the outdoors to that of the bright art & food scenes, it’s no doubt this will be your most relaxed vacation! 

2. Adventurous Cities and Coastal Towns

   
   

There’s a little bit of something for everyone down under. Colorful beaches and strong cities are what immediately come to mind, and there’s plenty of that. Each city has its own adventure filled with art, culture, food, and more! If you’re looking to shop or just stroll through a museum, many cities in Australia have just what you’re looking for. Head on over to Sydney for some of the best museums and art, or even more south to Melbourne where the coffee and food scene is out of this world! 

3. Amazing Weather

   
   

While some southern cities & towns can get a bit chilly in the winter, most of this country has summer-like weather all year long! Most of Australia is covered in desert, but to compliment that are the abundant beaches and windy cities! The weather makes it easy to enjoy hiking, camping, sunbathing, and more whenever you want! 

4. Nature & Fascinating Wildlife

   
   

Stunning beaches, beautiful bush land, and wild creatures all call this place home. Whether you’re hoping to snorkel and catch a glimpse of the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system, or jump into a wildlife spotting adventure, Australia has it all. Just steer clear of the kangaroos - they’re actually quite aggressive!

6.9 Writing 5 Alayna Stevenson

Turning Your Passion Into a Career

Do you have the desire to make a career out of your passion for writing but are confused as to where to begin? CVTC’s Professional Communications program is an excellent place to start. The technical and business writing skills that you will master in this program will prepare you for job opportunities in business, government, non-profit organizations, and many other industries.

What You'll Learn 

Some of the valuable skills that you’ll learn throughout this program are as follows:

• Document Design in Word
• Documentation Development
• Publishing in Print and Electronic Media
• Rhetoric, Writing, and Digital Literacy Theories
• Digital Content Writing
• Digital Media Platforms and Social Communities
• Technical Reporting
• Grant Writing and Business Presentations

How You'll Learn

With a format that is 100% online, this program offers some flexibility and convenience to work with your schedule so you can earn your degree in just two years. Here are some of the things that you will learn in our eight-week core program courses which are taught through a series of in-class activities and individual projects: 

• Document design 
• Production and management
• Editing and proofreading 
• Web writing 
• Publishing, and much more

If you're interested in learning more give us a call today! 

6.6 Alayna Stevenson Writing 4 PAT

 Adventures in New Zealand

The South Pacific Ocean is home to the stunning island country of New Zealand. Geographically, New Zealand is a sight to behold, and if you’ve ever seen movies like The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, or Hunt for the Wilderpeople, then you can probably imagine just how lush and exotic the country is. But New Zealand has far more to behold than just its rich landscape. I’ve read that the culture is quite the experience, and there is no shortage of attractions for tourists to enjoy. 

Attractions for the Movie Buff

The Hobbit Movie Set

It’s no secret that New Zealand is the home of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film sets. These movies were filmed in Matama New Zealand, which is where you can still tour the Shire and enjoy a few other film-related activities such as: 

• Tour the Hobbiton Movie Set 

• Hobbiton Set Second Breakfast Tour

• Hobbiton Set Evening Banquet Tour

If you’re into lesser-known comedic movies like me and have seen the movie Hunt for the Wilderpeople, then I suggest visiting the Waitakere Ranges. It’s an incredible mountain range where a portion of the movie was filmed. The mountain’s exquisite wildlife and greenery can be explored using several walking and hiking trails.

Other Activities

Rangitoto Island

There are still plenty of other activities to enjoy in New Zealand, even if your favorite movie was not filmed there. Just a few possible activities include: 

• Exploring history at the Auckland War Memorial Museum

• Stargazing on the Great Barrier Island

• Enjoy the impeccable cuisine New Zealand has to offer

• Kayaking to Rangitoto, a dormant island volcano 

• Relax on the beaches in West Auckland

Conclusion

If you’ve never considered traveling to New Zealand before, then I certainly hope that you’re considering it now. There is something for everyone to enjoy in a place as vast as this. So what do you say? Are you ready to explore the Shire with me?

What’s the first thing you would want to see if you traveled to New Zealand? Let me know your answer in the comments below! 

6.9 Writing 5 Alex Fabian

PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS OVERVIEW

Do you have a passion for writing? Well, Turn your passion for writing into a career with CVTC’s Professional Communications program. Master the technical and business writing skills that will prepare you for job opportunities in business, government, non-profit organizations, and many other Job opportunities.

Job opportunities available, but not limited to:

• Assistant Teacher
• Communications Specialist
• Copywriter
• Reporter
• Social Media Manager
• Technical Manager

This 100% online, economical tuition, two-year program offers you the perfect combination of flexibility and convenience. Taught through a series of in-class activities and individual projects, in our eight-week core program courses, you will learn document design, production, and management; editing and proofreading; web writing; publishing, and many more to get the degree you deserve.

Throughout this program, you'll learn valuable job-related skills such as:

• Document Design in Word
• Documentation Development
• Publishing in Print and Electronic Media
• Rhetoric, Writing, and Digital Literacy Theories
• Digital Content Writing
• Digital Media Platforms and Social Communities
• Technical Reporting
• Grant Writing and Business Presentations

Getting The Process Started

Want to see and hear more about our Professional Communication Program? Please do not hesitate to click on our links below. Where you can schedule a tour to see our campus and everything we have to offer, request more information that isn’t listed on our website, get information about transfer credits, and lastly, apply for our program. We look forward to hearing from you.

6.6 Alex Fabian Writing PAT 4

Washington D.C.: The Dream Destination

National Capitol Building

You may find many people asking, "If money weren't a problem where would you go?" and they'll probably tell you somewhere warm and tropical with a beach and a scenic view; But, I am not one of those people. I was always one of those kids who loved to watch history videos or documentaries in class, while all the other kids couldn't stand them. As far as I can remember I have always loved history and seeing artifacts from all types of periods. 

Being fortunate enough, I was able to visit Washington D.C. when I was thirteen years old, and let me tell you, 

I loved every single minute of the trip. So, you may find yourself asking, "Why write about somewhere you have already been?" and my answer to that is, Washington D.C. is so big and there is so much to do in a short period. I, unfortunately, didn't get to visit every site I wished I had. 

What To See In D.C.?

As mentioned previously, D.C. has very many sites, monuments, and museums you can visit. Let's start off with the possible museums we could visit, for free!

• National Gallary of Art
• National Air and Space Museums
• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 
• National Museum of National History
• National Museum of American History

As I mentioned previously, All these museums are free of charge. The reason that all Smithsonian Museums and even their zoos are free is that "so you don't have to have any income level" to enjoy them -- Smithsonian Institution spokesperson Linda St. Thomas told the Hotsheet.[1]  For this reasoning, it makes me want to travel to Washington D.C. even more. I understand this assignment is about money not being an issue, but I would much rather visit a place or city where everyone can experience all these amazing artifacts and relics, free of charge. 

There's More? 

Mentioning a few of the amazing museums you could see on your visit, let us move on to the eye-opening, spectacular monuments. Washington D.C. is home to more than 160 monuments, memorials, and Statues, but we are only going to mention a few of our favorite ones that we would like to see the most. 

Washington Monument

• Lincoln Memorial
• Washington Monument
• World War II Memorial
• Vietnam Veterans Memorial
• Jefferson Memorial

With having so many sites to see and visit and money not being an issue. Words wouldn't be able to describe how excited I would, because I would then be able to take all the time I need to see all 160 plus monuments, memorials, and Statues. History is one of my favorite subjects and this would truly be a dream destination for me. 

Now that you know my dream destination, the things I would do and see, if money weren't an issue. Where would you go? What places would you see and explore? Let us know in our comment section!

4.6 Alayna Stevenson Writing 3

Gluten-Free Homemade Fried Rice

One of my favorite foods growing up was Chinese food, specifically chicken fried rice. I would have eaten it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner if my parents would have let me. But when I was 19 my doctor told me I had a gluten intolerance, which unfortunately meant I could no longer eat Chinese food. But after a few years without it, I finally decided it was time to learn how to make a gluten-free version myself, and it turned out to be simpler than I anticipated.

Prep Time: 20 | Min Cook Time: 30 Minutes | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

Here is what you will need to have handy to make this dish:

• 2 cups of white rice
• 4 strips of bacon
• 1 Chicken breast
• 2 Large Eggs
• Half an onion
• 1 Carrot
• 1 Garlic clove
• Oil
• Salt and pepper
• Gluten soy sauce
• Red pepper flakes - optional

Cooking Instructions

If you make this meal for dinner, then it is ideal to make the rice in the morning of the same day, so it has time to chill in the fridge. But if you are short on time that morning, then you can cook the rice first and freeze it for twenty to thirty minutes while you prepare the rest of the meal.

1. Pour two cups of white rice into a medium-sized pot. Touch your index finger to the top of the rice pile, then fill the pot with water until it reaches your first knuckle
2. Cook rice over medium-high heat until boiling, then reduce to low heat and cover the pot.
3. Once the rice is fully cooked, leave it in the fridge for three to four hours if prepared in advance. If not prepared in advance, leave it in the freezer to chill until you have cooked the other elements.

Once you have prepared the rice and left it to chill, then you are ready to prepare the rest of the meal.

1. Wash and dry the carrot. Halve and peel the onion. Then mince both
2. Peel the garlic clove and mince it
3. Cut the chicken breast into half-inch strips that are 1-2 inches long.
4. In a large pan cook the chicken strips over medium-high heat, until they begin to brown or until cooked through. Once done remove from pan into a separate bowl.
5. Rinse the large pan you just used and cook the bacon strips over medium heat. Once crispy, set them aside and finely chop them.
6. Crack the two eggs into a bowl and whisk them. Then in the same large pan, you have been using, cook the eggs over medium heat. Once done, set aside in a separate bowl.
7. Take the chilled rice out of the fridge/freezer. Pour into the pan with a large drizzle of oil and begin cooking over medium-high heat.
8. Add a decent amount of gluten-free soy sauce, however little or much you want
9. After the rice has been cooking for about 10-15 minutes, then add the chicken, bacon, eggs, onion, carrots, and garlic to the rice. Mix well and continue to cook for a few more minutes until the rice is crispy, stirring occasionally
10. Remove from heat and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
11. Serve in a bowl, feeds 3-4 people.

This meal is delicious, and I love that I don't have to worry about feeling sick after eating it! Cooking with dietary restrictions was a learning curve, but with a bit of practice and determination, I've been able to enjoy my favorite foods without the pain that accompanies gluten.