http://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. http://national-college.edu/images/National-College-Facebook.png http://national-college.edu/news-events/ Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:07:55 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Celebrating-the-Life-of-a-Graduate-and-Employee-20120220-0918 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Celebrating-the-Life-of-a-Graduate-and-Employee-20120220-0918 National College in Lexington recently lost a valuable member of the team. 38.026966 -84.421220 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:06:39 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Students-Celebrate-Black-History-Month-20120220-0752 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Students-Celebrate-Black-History-Month-20120220-0752 In observance of Black History Month, the Florence Campus recently attended the film “Red Tails” which depicts the historic and inspirational story of the Tuskegee Airmen 38.991396 -84.638897 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:04:54 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Opening-Doors-with-New-Degrees-20120220-0637 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Opening-Doors-with-New-Degrees-20120220-0637 David is enrolled at the Florence Campus and he is well on his way to earning an associate’s degree in business administration-management and accounting. 38.991396 -84.638897 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:03:31 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Student-Follows-in-her-Motherand8217;s-Footsteps-20120220-0452 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Student-Follows-in-her-Motherand8217;s-Footsteps-20120220-0452 Jennifer Castorina has always wanted to follow in the footsteps of her mother and work in the medical field. 37.735299 -84.319360 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:02:05 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Business-Student-Prepares-to-Launch-New-Business-20120220-0310 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Business-Student-Prepares-to-Launch-New-Business-20120220-0310 Shartina “Tami” Charles will soon launch her new career as a distributor for Dudley Hair Care Products. 38.186737 -85.811044 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:00:53 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Local-Mayor-Inspires-Students-20120220-0203 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Local-Mayor-Inspires-Students-20120220-0203 On Tuesday February 14th, Stow Mayor Sara Drew visited the Akron Area Campus to meet with medical assisting students 41.160910 -81.400205 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:59:41 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Celebrates-Anniversary-with-a-and8220;Day-of-Differenceand8221;-20120220-0052 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Celebrates-Anniversary-with-a-and8220;Day-of-Differenceand8221;-20120220-0052 The Dayton Area Campus chose to make a difference by organizing a teddy bear drive for the Dayton Children’s Hospital and local fire departments. 39.701078 -84.127550 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:58:04 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Graduate-Awarded-$5,000-Scholarship-to-Further-Education-20120220-5921 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Graduate-Awarded-$5,000-Scholarship-to-Further-Education-20120220-5921 Graduate Jeunessee Thomas was recently awarded a $5,000 scholarship that she will use to pursue a bachelor’s degree. 35.205303 -89.871340 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:56:58 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Young-Student-Program-Visits-Campus,-Gives-Taste-of-Life-in-Post-Secondary-Education-20120220-5803 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Young-Student-Program-Visits-Campus,-Gives-Taste-of-Life-in-Post-Secondary-Education-20120220-5803 The Cleveland Campus opened its doors for students and staff from the Positive Education Program (PEP), a program for area high school students. 41.584494 -81.487157 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:56:07 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Business-Representatives-Advise-Students-and-Give-Mock-Interviews-at-Luncheon-20120220-5657 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Business-Representatives-Advise-Students-and-Give-Mock-Interviews-at-Luncheon-20120220-5657 The Columbus Campus recently organized a luncheon with representatives in attendance from several area businesses. 40.087191 -82.944943 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:53:25 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Long-Time-Graduate-Advances-to-New-Career-Heights-20120220-5529 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Long-Time-Graduate-Advances-to-New-Career-Heights-20120220-5529 Graduate Shannon Hall has put his skills and training to good use at Lowe’s in Salem, where he advanced to the position of department manager 36.588659 -79.422832 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:16:02 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Student-Makes-an-Impression-during-Externship,-Offered-Job-at-Medical-Office-20120213-2112 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Student-Makes-an-Impression-during-Externship,-Offered-Job-at-Medical-Office-20120213-2112 Danville Campus student Tamala Williams will soon graduate from the medical assisting associate degree program, a testament to the expertise she already puts to use in her new career. 37.649323 -84.768137 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:10:23 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Medical-Assisting-Students-Assist-with-Medical-Examinations-at-Local-High-School-20120213-1137 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Medical-Assisting-Students-Assist-with-Medical-Examinations-at-Local-High-School-20120213-1137 Students from the medical assisting degree program at the Louisville Campus recently visited Iroquois High School to assist with sports physicals for student athletes. 38.186737 -85.811044 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:09:27 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Mobile-Career-Center-Brings-a-Variety-of-Job-Opportunities-to-Students-20120213-1022 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Mobile-Career-Center-Brings-a-Variety-of-Job-Opportunities-to-Students-20120213-1022 The Central Kentucky Career Center recently visited the $$Lexington Campus to share job openings with our upcoming graduates and students. 38.026966 -84.421220 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:08:06 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Medical-Student-Starts-Career,-Continues-Education-to-Broaden-Skillset-20120213-0926 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Medical-Student-Starts-Career,-Continues-Education-to-Broaden-Skillset-20120213-0926 Ashley Burgess enrolled in the medical billing and coding diploma program at the Pikeville Campus to start working toward a successful career. 37.539337 -82.607242 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:05:40 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Medical-Students-Learn-about-Organ-Donations-20120213-0803 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Medical-Students-Learn-about-Organ-Donations-20120213-0803 Recently Charlotte Wong, a representative from Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA), visited the Richmond Campus to speak to students about organ donation. 37.735299 -84.319360 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:03:44 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Ten-Years-In,-Student-Takes-Career-to-New-Level-with-Education-20120213-0537 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Ten-Years-In,-Student-Takes-Career-to-New-Level-with-Education-20120213-0537 Polly Ramey had worked as a certified nursing assistant for almost 10 years when she decided to advance her career. 37.735299 -84.319360 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:02:45 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Students-Attend-Mock-Surgery-Performed-by-National-Instructor-20120213-0342 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Students-Attend-Mock-Surgery-Performed-by-National-Instructor-20120213-0342 On January 31st, Surgical Technology Program Director Karen Sherback and students from the surgical technology program at the Harrisonburg Campus had the opportunity to make a positive impression with state legislators. 38.439035 -78.847300 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:01:09 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Business-Administration-Skillset-Provides-an-Edge-in-Management-Opportunities-20120213-0243 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Business-Administration-Skillset-Provides-an-Edge-in-Management-Opportunities-20120213-0243 Student Tracey Houchins completed her business administration-management associate’s degree at the Martinsville Campus in November of last year and now she works as a branch manager for a local bank. 36.691547 -79.893329 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:59:37 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Black-History-Month-Celebrated-in-Speech,-Dance,-and-Food-20120213-0107 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Black-History-Month-Celebrated-in-Speech,-Dance,-and-Food-20120213-0107 The Roanoke Valley Campus held a Black History Appreciation event for students, faculty, and guests. 37.299900 -80.023556 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:58:16 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=RED-Brings-Heart-Disease-Awareness-to-National-Students-20120213-5935 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=RED-Brings-Heart-Disease-Awareness-to-National-Students-20120213-5935 The Lynchburg Campus decided to go “red” and help raise awareness for the American Heart Association. 37.352352 -79.228721 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:53:19 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Indiana-Scholars-from-Big-Brothers-Big-Sisters-Experience-Secondary-Education-at-National-20120213-5504 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Indiana-Scholars-from-Big-Brothers-Big-Sisters-Experience-Secondary-Education-at-National-20120213-5504 The $$Fort Wayne Campus recently hosted 15 Indiana21st-Century Scholars from Big Brothers-Big Sisters during their visit on January 18th. 41.135906 -85.121148 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:51:03 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Optimistic-Graduate-Plans-for-Success,-Fulfills-Her-Goal-as-Pharmacy-Tech-20120213-5317 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Optimistic-Graduate-Plans-for-Success,-Fulfills-Her-Goal-as-Pharmacy-Tech-20120213-5317 Emily Shine was hired by CVS Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician. 41.674899 -86.235745 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:46:54 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Manufacturing-Business-Gets-New-Hire-From-Skilled-Student-20120213-4954 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Manufacturing-Business-Gets-New-Hire-From-Skilled-Student-20120213-4954 Genevieve Trusso will soon complete her coursework, earning two associate degrees in business administration-accounting and management. 41.160910 -81.400205 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:43:28 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Bank-Vice-President-Reveals-the-Tools-of-the-Trade-for-Business-Students-20120213-4645 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Bank-Vice-President-Reveals-the-Tools-of-the-Trade-for-Business-Students-20120213-4645 On February 1st, students and faculty at the Columbus Campus were honored to have as a guest Willie Wheat, a vice president at Fifth Third Bank. 40.087191 -82.944943 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:47:35 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=From-Finance-to-Healthcare,-Student-Retrains-for-Growing-Field-20120213-4303 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=From-Finance-to-Healthcare,-Student-Retrains-for-Growing-Field-20120213-4303 After a decade of working in the financial field, Pamela Campbell suddenly found herself without a job. 41.584494 -81.487157 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:40:04 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Career-Center-Open-House-Brings-Together-Employers-and-Potential-New-Employees-20120206-4103 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Career-Center-Open-House-Brings-Together-Employers-and-Potential-New-Employees-20120206-4103 On Tuesday, January 31, the Louisville Campus held a Career Center Open House to showcase the campus’s newly updated career center. 38.186737 -85.811044 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:38:51 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Hosts-Community-Spotlight-Series-that-Benefits-Veterans-20120206-4002 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Hosts-Community-Spotlight-Series-that-Benefits-Veterans-20120206-4002 On February 1st, the Lexington Campus hosted its second Community Spotlight Series event with Matt Rogers from the Vet Center. 38.026966 -84.421220 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:36:33 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=-Student-is-Determined-to-Meet-Challenges-20120206-3833 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=-Student-is-Determined-to-Meet-Challenges-20120206-3833 Nannette found that even with her many years of experience she had to overcome a major obstacle to professional success: a degree. 38.991396 -84.638897 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:35:26 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Forms-Partnership-to-Help-Students-Find-Jobs-20120206-3631 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Forms-Partnership-to-Help-Students-Find-Jobs-20120206-3631 The Central Kentucky Career Center partnered with the Danville Campus on Thursday, January 26th to bring their mobile unit to campus to assist students with their résumés and job searches. 37.649323 -84.768137 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:31:09 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Graduate-Accomplished-Career-Goals-and-Finds-Dream-Job-20120206-3524 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Graduate-Accomplished-Career-Goals-and-Finds-Dream-Job-20120206-3524 Bridget Morris has wanted to be a nurse for as long as she can remember but the realities of her family’s financial situation made it impossible for her to realize this dream, or so she thought. 37.539337 -82.607242 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:27:59 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Students-Learn-about-the-Value-of-Immunizations-20120206-3013 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Students-Learn-about-the-Value-of-Immunizations-20120206-3013 Students in the medical assisting and pharmacy technician programs recently had a visit from a registered nurse from the Columbus Health Department 40.087191 -82.944943 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:22:34 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Student-Retrains-for-Better-Career-in-Growing-Medical-Field-20120206-2758 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Student-Retrains-for-Better-Career-in-Growing-Medical-Field-20120206-2758 Robin Crislip had worked in sales and marketing at a phone company for five years before her company downsized. 41.160910 -81.400205 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:18:42 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Lt.-Governor-Shares-the-Importance-of-Voting-with-Students,-Faculty,-and-Staff-20120206-2226 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Lt.-Governor-Shares-the-Importance-of-Voting-with-Students,-Faculty,-and-Staff-20120206-2226 From January 23rd to the 27th, the $$Bristol Campus held its second annual Voter Registration Drive. 36.587862 -82.264423 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:13:47 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Hosts-Red-Cross-Blood-Drive-20120206-1840 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Campus-Hosts-Red-Cross-Blood-Drive-20120206-1840 Students and staff at the Madison Campus recently realized the big difference they could make by simply rolling up their sleeves and donating blood. 36.254492 -86.719047 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:30:17 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Students-Perform-Network-Survey-at-Local-Church-20120206-3750 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Students-Perform-Network-Survey-at-Local-Church-20120206-3750 Students in the information systems engineering program at the Lynchburg Campus visited True Vine Baptist Church to evaluate the church’s network infrastructure 37.352352 -79.228721 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:22:34 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Graduate-Shares-Career-Experiences-with-Danville-Students-20120206-2926 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Graduate-Shares-Career-Experiences-with-Danville-Students-20120206-2926 Medical assisting graduate Susan Shelton returned to the Danville campus to share her experience as a medical assistant. 36.588659 -79.422832 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:20:08 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Career-Day-at-the-Capitol-20120206-2232 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Career-Day-at-the-Capitol-20120206-2232 Students thank legislators for their support of career colleges 36.588659 -79.422832 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:14:04 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=A-Legacy-of-Success-20120206-1847 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=A-Legacy-of-Success-20120206-1847 Katrina Evans graduated from the National College in the fall of 2010 continuing a legacy started by her mother who graduated from National nearly forty years earlier. 38.439035 -78.847300 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:00:00 EST http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Students-Prepare-for-Clinical-Training-at-Hospitals-20120206-1357 http://national-college.edu/news-events/d/?i=Students-Prepare-for-Clinical-Training-at-Hospitals-20120206-1357 On Thursday, January 26th, three surgical technology students and three faculty and staff members from the campus traveled to UVA Health System to evaluate the site of future clinical rotations. 38.439035 -78.847300