September 2015 - College of Continuing and Professional Education

Nearly $78,000 Awarded in Scholarships

For the second year in a row, our College has set a new precedent in scholarship awards. New standards have been set with the most money awarded (nearly $78,000), applicants (186) and recipients (116) — all besting 2014’s totals. “We are thrilled to assist individuals in achieving their goals,” said Barbara S. Calhoun, dean of the...

September 28, 2015

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financial aid, scholarships

Atlanta’s Top 7 Hospitality Riches

Did you know Atlanta is the No. 4 ranked hospitality market for meeting and event professionals (news.Atlanta.net)? Also, Salary.com cited meeting and event planning as the 4th fastest growing job in America with an expected 43.7% employment increase by 2020 and a median income of $55,812. We dug deeper by chatting with Jeff Whitney, president of...

September 18, 2015

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careers, hospitality, instructors, management, meeting & event

Grad Spotlight: Medical Assisting

Meet Rebecca Riddick. She works full time as a patient recruiter for Drug Studies America. Before Rebecca landed this unique position she was a member of our College’s first Medical Assisting class. The training she obtained gave her the confidence and skill set needed to succeed in the healthcare industry. Rebecca reflected on her...

September 16, 2015

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Healthcare, News

careers, healthcare, medical assisting, students

An Emerging Tech Market

Atlanta has become one of the hottest emerging tech hubs in the U.S. The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) stated employers posted 14.7% more openings for technology professionals in Georgia in 2014 resulting in an average daily volume of 3,430 opportunities. Additionally, the city has been named the 6th fastest growing market for tech talent, according to...

September 4, 2015

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News, Technology

careers, certification, cisco, information security, technology

Medical Interpreter

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 25 million Americans do not speak enough English to communicate effectively with their healthcare provider. We are helping to bridge the gap by offering a Medical Interpreter Certificate program. When a patient has limited speaking ability, it is nearly impossible for the most skilled clinician to provide...

September 3, 2015

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Healthcare, Languages, News

healthcare, language, medical interpreter

Instructor Salute

We recently had the opportunity to honor our outstanding instructors at our annual Continuing Education Instructor Celebration night event. Nearly 250 people were in attendance — including about 100 instructors. Prior to the main event, the crowd was treated to delicious array food offerings by several of our restaurant partners. Among these were...

September 2, 2015

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instructors, staff

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Nearly $78,000 Awarded in Scholarships

Atlanta’s Top 7 Hospitality Riches

Grad Spotlight: Medical Assisting

An Emerging Tech Market

Medical Interpreter

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