http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/ National College strives to help you find a better job by offering term and degree programs one would expect to find at a medical/technical college, school for IT, business school, or community college. en-us Education Copyright 2012 National College. All rights reserved. 10000 http://www.national-college.edu/images/National-College-Facebook.png http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/ Fri, 04 May 2012 12:12:28 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Staff-Attends-Career-College-Conference-20120508-1441 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Staff-Attends-Career-College-Conference-20120508-1441 On Friday, April 27, directors, faculty and staff from National College’s six campuses in Kentucky participated in the Kentucky Association of Career Colleges and Schools (KACCS) Spring Educational Conference. Fri, 04 May 2012 12:11:15 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Clinical-Assistant-Helps-Physicians-with-Surgeries-20120508-1227 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Clinical-Assistant-Helps-Physicians-with-Surgeries-20120508-1227 “Hands-on” are the words that Angela Webb uses to best describe her medical assisting program at the Richmond Campus. 37.735299 -84.319360 Fri, 04 May 2012 12:10:06 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Graduate-Jumps-Right-Into-Medical-Assisting-Job-20120508-1113 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Graduate-Jumps-Right-Into-Medical-Assisting-Job-20120508-1113 As a mother of five, taking care of others comes naturally to Kelly Keathley. 37.539337 -82.607242 Fri, 04 May 2012 12:08:25 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Hard-Work-and-Sage-Advice-Pays-Off-for-Grad-20120508-1005 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Hard-Work-and-Sage-Advice-Pays-Off-for-Grad-20120508-1005 Externships are an essential part of every medical assisting student’s program at National College. 37.649323 -84.768137 Fri, 04 May 2012 12:07:09 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Former-Factory-Worker-on-his-Way-in-Video-Career-20120508-0823 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Former-Factory-Worker-on-his-Way-in-Video-Career-20120508-0823 Jeremiah Saunders, a graduate of the radio and television broadcasting program at the Lexington Campus, goes to work each day with a smile on his face. 38.026966 -84.421220 Fri, 04 May 2012 12:05:41 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Students-Learn-and-Network-at-Annual-Meeting-20120508-0707 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Students-Learn-and-Network-at-Annual-Meeting-20120508-0707 Madison Campus student Seprina Bassham was one of many students from the campus who attended a meeting of the Middle Tennessee Health Information Management Association sponsored by National College. 36.254492 -86.719047 Fri, 04 May 2012 12:02:47 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Hosts-Annual-Networking-Mixer-with-Honorable-Guests-20120508-0539 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Hosts-Annual-Networking-Mixer-with-Honorable-Guests-20120508-0539 On Friday, April 19th the Memphis Campus hosted its 4th Annual Networking Mixer at the FedEx Institute of Technology. 35.070364 -89.946055 Fri, 04 May 2012 12:01:20 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Health-Information-Technology-Professionals-Meet-for-Professional-Development-20120508-0245 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Health-Information-Technology-Professionals-Meet-for-Professional-Development-20120508-0245 On April 21st, Dayton Area Campus health information technology (HIT) students, faculty, and graduates, attended the Miami Valley Health Information Management Association Spring Seminar. 39.701078 -84.127550 Fri, 04 May 2012 11:59:48 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Medical-Assisting-Students-Apply-Book-Knowledge-20120508-0119 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Medical-Assisting-Students-Apply-Book-Knowledge-20120508-0119 On Friday, April 20th, Harrisonburg medical assisting students participated in a health fair at Bridgewater Retirement Community. 38.439035 -78.847300 Fri, 04 May 2012 11:57:59 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Career-Fair-Leads-to-Job-Opportunities-20120508-5932 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Career-Fair-Leads-to-Job-Opportunities-20120508-5932 For many students, the journey to a new career may have started at the career fair and networking event held at the Lynchburg Campus on Thursday, April 26th. 37.352352 -79.228721 Fri, 04 May 2012 11:52:01 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Mock-Pharmacy-Gives-Students-Hands-On-Experience-20120508-5757 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Mock-Pharmacy-Gives-Students-Hands-On-Experience-20120508-5757 Even though book learning is quite valuable, hands-on experience really brings to life what students study in their textbooks. 40.087191 -82.944943 Fri, 04 May 2012 11:50:19 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Position-Allows-Student-to-Use-All-of-Her-Knowledge-20120508-5150 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Position-Allows-Student-to-Use-All-of-Her-Knowledge-20120508-5150 Five months before her graduation, business administration--management student Teresa Cecil has put her newly acquired educational skills to good use. 37.362858 -81.038332 Fri, 04 May 2012 11:46:37 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Staff-and-Students-Celebrate-a-Day-of-Difference-for-Veterans-20120508-4925 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Staff-and-Students-Celebrate-a-Day-of-Difference-for-Veterans-20120508-4925 On Saturday, April 21st, the Akron Area Campus celebrated National College’s 125th Anniversary with a ‘Day of Difference.’ 41.160910 -81.400205 Fri, 04 May 2012 11:45:20 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Seminar-Gives-Professional-Makeover-Tips-20120508-4635 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Seminar-Gives-Professional-Makeover-Tips-20120508-4635 On Monday, April 9th, Regional Director of Agency Development Toni Freeman held a seminar at the Roanoke Valley Campus. 37.299900 -80.023556 Fri, 04 May 2012 11:34:15 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Ohio-Legislators-Learn-About-the-Positive-Impact-National-College-Students-Make-20120508-4518 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Ohio-Legislators-Learn-About-the-Positive-Impact-National-College-Students-Make-20120508-4518 On Tuesday, May 1st, students and staff from all seven campuses in Ohio attended “Legislative Day” at the state’s Capitol Building in Columbus, Ohio. 37.299900 -80.023556 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:31:10 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=National-Student-Wins-Statewide-Competition-20120501-3225 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=National-Student-Wins-Statewide-Competition-20120501-3225 In March, members of the Virginia Society of Medical Assistants (VSMA) gathered together for the annual conference. 37.299900 -80.023556 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:27:15 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Putting-Her-Education-to-Work-20120501-3048 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Putting-Her-Education-to-Work-20120501-3048 After working for thirty years for a furniture manufacturing plant, Terrell Hamlett was laid off when the plant shut down. 37.352352 -79.228721 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:25:41 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=National-College-Only-Hires-the-Best!-20120501-2714 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=National-College-Only-Hires-the-Best!-20120501-2714 Antoinette Bowen, a graduate from the Akron Area Campus, is now working at the new Stark County Campus. 41.160910 -81.400205 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:22:13 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Graduates-New-and-Old-Benefit-from-Career-Fair-20120501-2419 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Graduates-New-and-Old-Benefit-from-Career-Fair-20120501-2419 The Lexington Campus held a career fair on Wednesday, April 18 that was well-attended by employers, students and graduates. 38.026966 -84.421220 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:21:25 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Hands-On-Experience-at-Health-Fair-20120501-2211 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Hands-On-Experience-at-Health-Fair-20120501-2211 Medical assisting students in the non-invasive clinical procedures class recently received valuable hands on training. 37.735299 -84.319360 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:20:22 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Externship-Excitement-20120501-2124 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Externship-Excitement-20120501-2124 Medical assisting students Althea Lear and Stephan Newby have been placed in externships with the Boyle County Health Department. 37.649323 -84.768137 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:19:00 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Catch-Him-If-You-Can;National-Students-Did!-20120501-4238 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Catch-Him-If-You-Can;National-Students-Did!-20120501-4238 The Principles of Accounting students from National College’s Florence Campus attended a lecture by con man-turned-government agent Frank W. Abagnale, Jr. 38.991396 -84.638897 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:08:39 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Sense-of-Purpose-20120501-1858 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Sense-of-Purpose-20120501-1858 Susan Slone was a stay at home mom who, when her youngest child started school, decided that she would, too. 37.539337 -82.607242 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:45:36 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Career-Fair-Joins-Newly-Trained-Job-Seekers-with-Potential-Employers-20120425-1521 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Career-Fair-Joins-Newly-Trained-Job-Seekers-with-Potential-Employers-20120425-1521 The Columbus Campus was full of chatter and excitement last week during the spring career fair. 40.087191 -82.944943 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:44:48 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Raises-Record-Dollar-Amount-for-the-March-of-Dimes-20120425-4535 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Raises-Record-Dollar-Amount-for-the-March-of-Dimes-20120425-4535 The Harrisonburg Campus has been a long-time supporter of the March of Dimes by raising money and participating in the March for Babies walk-a-thon. 38.439035 -78.847300 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:43:11 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Celebrates-125-Years-with-a-and8216;Day-of-Differenceand8217;-20120425-4406 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Celebrates-125-Years-with-a-and8216;Day-of-Differenceand8217;-20120425-4406 On Saturday, March 31st, the Roanoke Valley Campus celebrated National College’s 125th Anniversary with a ‘Day of Difference.’ 37.299900 -80.023556 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:42:05 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Student-Decides-to-Change-Careers-After-Lay-Off-20120425-4309 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Student-Decides-to-Change-Careers-After-Lay-Off-20120425-4309 Vicky Lilly had to make a career change when her husband became disabled and she lost her job as a medical records clerk. 37.362858 -81.038332 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:39:54 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Graduate-Perseveres-with-Help-from-Instructors-20120425-4203 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Graduate-Perseveres-with-Help-from-Instructors-20120425-4203 Graduate Sherica Abbitt knew she always wanted to be in a career that would give her the opportunity to help people. 37.352352 -79.228721 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:35:24 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=ESL-Host-Family-Program-Enriches-Students-and-Families-20120425-3816 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=ESL-Host-Family-Program-Enriches-Students-and-Families-20120425-3816 Even though he just turned 20, Satian “David” Preamjaisanchat has a big goal: he wants to improve his English in order to go to college. 37.352352 -79.228721 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:33:45 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=The-English-Language-Institute-Holds-Graduation-Ceremony-for-ESL-Program-20120425-3451 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=The-English-Language-Institute-Holds-Graduation-Ceremony-for-ESL-Program-20120425-3451 The National College English as a Second Language (ESL) program held a graduation ceremony on Monday, April 9. 37.352352 -79.228721 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:29:57 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Student-Activities-Council-President-is-Finding-her-Niche-in-Business-20120425-3307 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Student-Activities-Council-President-is-Finding-her-Niche-in-Business-20120425-3307 Nyata Spence is taking the skills she learned in class and applying them to her new job. 38.186737 -85.811044 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:28:28 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Graduate-is-Fulfilled-in-New-Career-20120425-2939 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Graduate-is-Fulfilled-in-New-Career-20120425-2939 Rebecca Lail decided when she turned 30 that it was time for an upgrade from a job to a career. 38.026966 -84.421220 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:27:09 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Students-and-Graduates-get-a-Foot-in-the-Door-at-Campus-Career-Fair-20120425-2827 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Students-and-Graduates-get-a-Foot-in-the-Door-at-Campus-Career-Fair-20120425-2827 The Florence Campus held a mini-job fair on Wednesday, April 11th that featured area employers. 38.991396 -84.638897 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:26:12 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Hosts-Blood-Drive-to-Help-save-Lives-20120425-2703 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Hosts-Blood-Drive-to-Help-save-Lives-20120425-2703 On April 16th, the Richmond Campus hosted a blood drive for the Kentucky Blood Center. 37.735299 -84.319360 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:24:19 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Inspired-by-Mother-and8211;-Student-Finds-New-Career-20120425-2544 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Inspired-by-Mother-and8211;-Student-Finds-New-Career-20120425-2544 Candace Cremeans will have two reasons to celebrate when she walks across the stage at the graduation ceremony. 37.649323 -84.768137 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:22:12 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Students-and-Faculty-Celebrate-Business-Week-20120416-2303 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Students-and-Faculty-Celebrate-Business-Week-20120416-2303 In late March, the Business Department at the Dayton Area Campus held its 3rd annual celebration for Business Week. 39.701078 -84.127550 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:21:15 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Career-Fair-helps-Students-and-Graduates-Find-Jobs-20120416-2210 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Career-Fair-helps-Students-and-Graduates-Find-Jobs-20120416-2210 The Pikeville Campus hosted a career fair on Tuesday, April 11th with over 25 employers available to speak with students and graduates. 37.539337 -82.607242 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:19:41 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Guest-Speaker-Stresses-the-Importance-of-Communication-as-a-Key-to-Success-20120416-2113 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Guest-Speaker-Stresses-the-Importance-of-Communication-as-a-Key-to-Success-20120416-2113 Students in the Oral Communications classes recently had the opportunity to hear from small business owner Lynnae Bussell. 38.991396 -84.638897 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:18:22 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Stay-at-Home-Mom-Finds-New-Career-as-a-Medical-Assistant-20120416-1939 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Stay-at-Home-Mom-Finds-New-Career-as-a-Medical-Assistant-20120416-1939 Marsha Rogers worked as a housewife and stay-at-home mom for 15 years when she decided that it was time to pursue a different career. 37.735299 -84.319360 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:10:11 EST http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Business-Student-Wins-Statewide-Competition-20120419-5002 http://www.national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Business-Student-Wins-Statewide-Competition-20120419-5002 Business student Amanda House recently won two first place awards during competitions at the Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) State Leadership Conference. 38.026966 -84.421220