FAPSC Member News
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October 18, 2009
OCALA, Fla.- "There's a silver lining through the dark cloud shinning." Proverbs and rhymes about silver linings are nice in theory, but they sure don't pay the bills - especially when you're one of the 7.2 million Americans tossed out of work since the beginning of this recession.
September 23, 2009
ORLANDO, Fla, - Central Florida Institute, Inc. of Orlando, Florida is pleased to announce the graduation of 75 students on July 24, 2009, in the Medical Assistant with Basic X-Ray, Medical Assistant with Cardiovascular Technology and Dental Assistant programs. Over 450 people attended the event along with Representative Geraldine Thompson and Scott Hazelbaker of the Parrish Medical Center.
September 14, 2009
WINTER PARK, Fla. (PRWEB) - Full Sail University (fullsail.edu), an award-winning entertainment media institution located near Orlando, FL, is proud to recognize Full Sail University graduate Jake Allston, on his nomination and win of a Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Creative Arts Award for his work as Supervising Sound Editor on the Nickelodeon series, Tak and the Power of Juju at the 36th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Creative Arts Awards held on August 29, 2009.
July 23, 2009
WINTER PARK, Fla. - Full Sail University (www.fullsail.edu), is honored to welcome businessman, educator and speaker, Stedman Graham, to serve as an Adjunct Professor to students at Full Sail University within the Behavioral Science core curriculum. Students will be taught Graham's acclaimed program, "You Can Make It Happen: A Nine - Step Plan for Success."
August 9, 2009
OCALA, Fla. - Jacob Thurnherr's job this summer was to get one. The 19- year- old spent the better part of each week filling out applications to be a cook, a stocker, a sales clerk, a construction worker, a grocery bagger, a burger flipper - "anything", he said. "I combed the whole city of Ocala. I looked in Gainesville, even Jacksonville," he said. But no employers ever called back.
August 6, 2009
MELBOURNE, Fla.- Florida Sen. Mike Haridopolis, R- Merritt Island, prresented an honorary scholarship in his name recently to Danielle Campbell, a student at the Melbourne campus of Everest University.
July 22, 2009
MELBOURNE, Fla. — Florida Senator Mike Haridopolos (R-Melbourne) presented an honorary scholarship in his name recently to a deserving student at the Melbourne campus of Everest University.
Cocoa resident Danielle Campbell wrote an essay about “What I Plan to do with my Education,” and was chosen as the first recipient of the Sen. Mike Haridopolos Honorary Scholarship by the senator, Everest University, and the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges (FAPSC), which instituted this scholarship program in honor of Haridopolos, its Legislator of the Year.
July , 15, 2009
Fort Myers, FL - One year ago, just 80 students were taking classes at Rasmussen College's branch campus in Fort Myers. That's smaller than a single class at many universities.
A lot has changed in the past 12 months, though. Enrollment has surged to 350 this summer, and the influx prompted Rasmussen to add degree programs and sign a lease that almost doubles the college's square footage.
July 14, 2009
"Sixty-two colleges, universities and schools across Florida have entered into Yellow Ribbon Program agreements" with the VA, "the White House Media Affairs Office announced" Monday. The WJHG-TV Panama City, FL (7/13) website published a similar story, as does the Bradenton (FL) Herald (7/14, Kennedy) and the Lehigh Acres (FL) Citizen (7/14), which notes, "In Southwest Florida, only three colleges are listed among the 62. They include Rasmussen College, Ave Maria University at Ave Maria near Naples, and the Heritage Institute in Fort Myers."
July 13, 2009
Fort Myers, FL - Some 62 colleges, universities and schools across Florida have entered into Yellow Ribbon Program agreements with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to improve financial aid for veterans participating in the new Post-9/11 GI Bill program.
In Southwest Florida, only three colleges are listed among the 62. They include Rasmussen College, Ave Maria University at Ave Maria near Naples, and the Heritage Institute in Fort Myers. FGCU, Hodges University and others in Southwest College are not listed on the
June 29, 2009
Fort Myers, FL - Four area private colleges are removing financial barriers for military veterans, pledging to cover tuition costs that exceed caps set by the federal government.
Ave Maria University, Barry University, Heritage Institute and Rasmussen College have joined the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill's Yellow Ribbon Program. Once the government sets its new maximum reimbursement rate for 2009-10, the private schools and feds will split the extra cost if tuition bills exceed the federal cap.
June 8, 2009
Miami- Dade Medical College’s “Adopt-a-School” program took on two schools in one day on May 22, 2009: Miami Senior High and Coral Gables Senior High. Each school received a $5,000 check from Dade Medical CEO Ernesto Perez – Miami’s will benefit the student incentive program; the donation to Coral Gables will be used for instructional programs, textbooks, athletic equipment and drama / band materials and equipment. Dade Medical offers diplomas and or Associate of Science degrees in the fields of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, General Radiologic Technology, Massage Therapy and Medical Assistant.
June 3, 2009
Fort Myers- Lee Memorial Health System and other community organizations like Edison State College are planning for Lee County's growth. They are finding ways to attract and educate the next generation of nurses and doctors.
But these high-profile professionals will need more laboratory workers to handle all the new samples of blood, tissue and other materials. These behindthe scenes "detectives" of health care help make up a $52 billion-per-year medical laboratory industry.
June 1, 2009
Miami- In the interest of providing additional opportunities to potential students, the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges has once again moved the deadline for submission for a $1,000 or $5,000 Dade Medical College scholarship to June 30th, 2009. There is still more than $130K available for various programs of study at the Miami and Hialeah campuses of the college, including Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound, General Radiologic Technologist and more.
Olando Culinary Academy Hosts 5th Annual Future Chef of America Scholarship Competition
May 26, 2009
Orlando-Orlando Culinary Academy today announced the local winners of the 5th Annual Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America Future Chef of America Scholarship Competition. Ten future students enrolled in an affiliate school of Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America participated in the annual event that took place on May 9; and three received scholarships to attend the Orlando culinary school. First, second and third place winners took home scholarships for $10,000, $5,000 and $2,500, respectively.
News Trades Program for Electrical, HVAC Training Added to Courses
May 21, 2009
TAMPA — Students at Everest University-Tampa – one of Florida’s leading career colleges with 14 campuses across the state – will benefit from a new, $2 million 30,000 square-feet campus expansion that includes a new trades program for electrical and heating/air-conditioning repair training and a massage therapy clinic.
A dedication and Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting for the facility was held at today at the new East Building of Everest University-Tampa at 3251 W. Hillsborough Ave.
May 11, 2009
FORT MYERS- Art teacher James Hixson didn't show up for work today (Monday) at Gateway Charter High School. Instead, Principal Joe Roles approved his time off to attend the very prestigious Sculpture in the South Art Show held in Summerville S.C. Only 35 artists in the nation are invited to the show and Hixson's sculptures attracted the attention of show organizers.
May 7, 2009
Stimulus funds training for growing jobs
PASCO- The Pasco Hernando Workforce Board will offer a career training fair and expo at 8:30 a.m. today at Rasmussen College, 2127 Grand Blvd. Local selected schools will present training programs to workers who have lost their jobs. Participants can learn more about training programs and funding for occupations that are projected to grow over the next few years.
May 6, 2009
HOLIDAY, FL -- The Pasco Hernando Workforce Board is hosting a collaboration with local training providers to organize a Career Training Fair and Expo.
Local selected schools attending will present training programs to workers who have lost their jobs during this sluggish economy. The Career Training Fair and Expo is Thursday May 7, 2009 at Rasmussen College (2127 Grand Boulevard, Holiday, Florida 34690) beginning at 8:30am.
April 28, 2009
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL- With funding from the CompTIA Educational Foundation and other corporate sponsors, the first four-year students from Dunbar High School’s Academy for Technology Excellence are set to graduate next month.
With as many as 14 tech certifications each, 26 graduating seniors are ready to embark on full-time IT careers or use their credentials for extra college credits as they pursue more advanced degrees. Located in the Lee County school district of Fort Myers, Fla., the academy is a model for how schools around the country can provide high-end technology training and experience to high school students.
April 16, 2009
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL- Keiser University now offers the career college community it's first master's degree that specializes in career college administration. The Masters of Science in Educaiton in Career College Administration is the first of its kind according to Chancellor, Arthur Keiser, Ph.D. This program provides educational leadership training to the thousands of career college administrators heretofore unable to receive a masters's in their chosen career field.
April 13, 2009
TALLAHASSEE, FL -Board of Directors, Workforce Florida Inc.- Belinda Keiser, 50, of Parkland, vice chancellor of community relations and student advancement, Keiser University, reappointed for a term beginning April 13, 2009, and ending March 21, 2012. Keiser will serve as chair.
April 6, 2009
MIAMI, FL- – Dade Medical College’s new Chief Operating Officer is Dean S. Bartness and he comes to the school from Florida Career College, where he was their Vice President of Regulatory Compliance. Prior to this, Dean served as Director of Compliance and Internal Audit for Full Sail Real World Education. Bartness has spent more than 15 years in upper management positions and brings a plethora of compliance and analytical experience with him.
“I am thrilled to be joining Dade Medical College," says Bartness. "It is a privilege to become a member of this talented team and look forward to working together with everyone."
March 26, 2009
FORT MYERS, FL-At the Southwest Florida College Fort Myers campus located at 1685 Medical Lane, Fort Myers FL 33907, Tuesday, March 31 from 8 am to 4 pm. Tough times call for tough measures. Find the hidden job market, put a polish on your resume, and take a crash course in self-marketing from one of the leading out-placement companies in the nation.
Space is limited. Please email bootcamp@swfc.edu now to reserve your place. For more information call Taylor at 239-939-4766.
March 25, 2009
LEE COUNTY, Fla - Health care is one of the few fields that hasn't had major struggles because of the economy. One area in particular could continue to be a big boom for new jobs.
"We are the behind the scenes workers processing the samples for you," said Melissa Rose of NeoGenomics Laboratories. Inside their labs in Lee County, technicians carefully study blood and tissue samples, looking for signs of cancer. It's critical work for diagnosing disease, but finding people willing to do it has been difficult.
March 25, 2009
FORT MYERS: In Southwest Florida, discounted hair cuts are all the rage. And while a number of people go to the Sunstate Academy in Fort Myers to change their look, some are also going there to change careers!Deborah Rodriguez, of the Sunstate Academy, explained that a wash, cut, and blow dry is only $9.And in this economy, that is attracting all kinds of new customers. "I'm a college kid. But it's not just college kids, old people, young people, guys, girls," said Sunstate customer Rachel Chastain.Rodriguez said business at Sunstate is up 10-percent over the last year."It's a $9 a haircut. It's like $30 or $40 at a salon and that's a big difference," said Chastain."It's making them feel happy that they're not having to spend a lot of money to still look good," said Rodriguez.
March 18, 2009
Fort Myers, FL- Eric Whitehouse, campus director, and the faculty of Rasmussen College presented The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools with a $5,000 donation. The donation will enable the foundation to continue with its mission of enhancing the quality of Lee County public education. According to Whitehouse, his college became involved as volunteers first and the opportunity to provide financial support was the next logical step. "I am a product of the Lee County school system, an education that has paved the way for me to lead Rasmussen College in Fort Myers today," he said. "The foundation plays a critical part in supporting our public school system, and we are honored to join in their efforts."
March 17, 2009
Miami-Dade, FL- Dade Medical College will be awarding area high school and GED graduates $140,000 in scholarships through the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges.
The Miami and Hialeah campuses will each present 30 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 for programs such as General Radiologic Technologist, Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography and others.
To be considered for a scholarship, students must be a Florida high school senior with a minimum a 2.0 grade-point average and graduated during the 2008-09 school year. Those with high school equivalency degrees must have been awarded the GED between March 1, 2008, and Feb. 27, 2009
April 17, 2009
Bartow, FL- For Immediate Release: The central Focus of this institution is self-sufficiency through community development. Luster all offers training through these schools and programs
March 2, 2009
Fort Myers, FL- Newspress.com: Home-schooler with Asperger's syndrome can't take GED test for two years. Kaymen Lackey is ready for college. High school coursework was a piece of cake, and he's eyeing a major in computer technology or design. There's just one problem. Kaymen is only 14 and, chronologically, should be in eighth grade. The Fort Myers youth has hit a roadblock in his quest to graduate college before his peers graduate high school. As a home-schooler, he is unable to arbitrarily skip grade levels, and the American Council on Education sets a minimum age of 16 to take the GED test.
February 19, 2009
WINTER PARK, FL, – Full Sail University (www.fullsail.edu) will hold a groundbreaking event on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 to announce and unveil the renderings of the new Full Sail Studios Gateway project, a 2.2 acre landmark project that includes a multi-purpose/live performance venue, a two-story studio complex which holds a state-of-the-art game production studio and flagship recording studio, an outdoor plaza courtyard, and an expansion to the on-campus professional film studio Backlot.
January 28, 2009
WINTER PARK, FL, January 27, 2009 – Full Sail University (www.fullsail.edu) announced today that 1993 Recording Arts Graduate and Valedictorian, Gary Rizzo, has been nominated for a 2009 Academy Award in the category of Best Achievement in Sound Mixing for the film, Batman: The Dark Knight. The Academy Awards will air live on February 22, 2009 on ABC.
January 28, 2009
Hialeah, FL, January 28, 2009 — In a continuing effort to better conditions in and around the community, Dade Medical College has created it’s own “Adopt-a-School” program and the initial benefactors are the band students at Westland Hialeah Senior.
January 23, 2009
South Florida Sun-Sentinel- Nurses' aides, medical assistants, surgical technicians — Caribbean immigrants are a fast-growing force in South Florida health care.
Technical schools are noticing.
In Lauderhill and Lauderdale Lakes, two Broward cities with a high concentration of Caribbean immigrants, technical schools offering specialties in health care are multiplying. Some schools say the community grew around them, but newer schools say they were drawn to the area by the concentration of potential students.
January 18, 2009
St. Petersburg Times (Pasco County)- Need work? Rasmussen College will hold a job fair from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at its Holiday campus, 2127 Grand Blvd. Companies will be scouting for new employees, and there will be networking opportunities with local professionals, too.
January 18, 2009
OCALA- Rasmussen College is conducting a networking fair from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at 2221 S.W. 19th Ave. Road, Ocala. Companies from various industries will be present looking to fill positions for qualified candidates. For more information, call 629-1941.
January 15, 2009
OCALA — Santa Claus is just for kids, right? Think again. For the third year running Jim and Mary Samuelson, owners of Home Instead Senior Care in Ocala, teamed up with area organizations and businesses to ensure that seniors living at independent and assisted-living facilities had an enjoyable Christmas through the "Be a Santa to a Senior" program.
January 13, 2009
Hialeah, FL, — Dade Medical College will be awarding qualified area high school and GED graduates a total of $140,000 in scholarships through the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges. The Miami and Hialeah Campuses will each present 30 - $5,000 and $1,000 scholarships to individual programs such as General Radiologic Technologist, Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound, Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography and others.
OCALA - Rasmussen College is conducting a networking fair for those looking for a job or wishing to earn a college degree from 2:30-5:30 p.m. on Jan. 21 at its campus, 2221 S.W. 19th Ave. Road.
December 11, 2008
Mt Laurel, NJ- Tuition Options is pleased to introduce a new credit and risk assessment model to its suite of products and services. This model captures critical data points enabling a school to assess the credit quality of incoming students.
December 11, 2008
BRANDON, Fla. — Everest University’s Brandon campus, located just outside of Tampa, has announced it will begin offering bachelor’s degrees in nursing starting in January 2009.
The expansion complements the existing courses offered at the campus, which added associate degrees in January 2007, and just celebrated its first graduating class in October. In total, 18 nurses graduated with associate degrees in nursing as part of the inaugural class.
December 09, 2008
Christina Campbell maybe 81-years-old but that's not keeping her from going back to school.
November 2008
HRTS in collaboration with the National Registry Of Food Safety Professionals have just launched Food Handler on line (first Principles) food safety training and certification course which is 100% on line. The materials have been developed to be the most current, user friendly, cost effective way of obtaining a qualification in food safety.
November 20, 2008
Winter Park-Full Sail University graduate Darren Lynn Bousman, director of top-grossing Halloween films Saw II, Saw III and Saw IV, returned to campus this week to talk to students about the entertainment industry and share his new feature film. Bousman is director of Repo! The Genetic Opera, a Lionsgate release. Repo! is a gory, over-the-top rock opera whose stars include Paul Sorvino, Sarah Brightman and Paris Hilton.
November 20, 2008
BAY AREA (Bay News 9) -- Even though the number of people out of work continues to climb, there is still one industry that is looking for new hires.Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor reported that that the health care industry added 26,000 jobs. Over the past year, employment in the field has grown by 348,000. By contrast, one of the harder hit industries - construction - fell by 49,000 jobs in October. Over the last month, retail trade also fell by 38,000 jobs.At Rasmussen College, located in Holiday, campus director Claire Walker said the school has seen a 38 percent increase in students signing up for classes in their School of Allied Health in the past nine months.
November 7, 2008
OCALA — Thomas Moon is an upbeat guy. He runs his own business, goes to school and teaches Sunday school at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. He has three short words of advice for people wanting to know his secret to success: “Live your life.” And his life is a remarkable one. Moon, 22, has cerebral palsy, which weakens muscle coordination. He uses a wheelchair most of the time, but can walk with effort.
November 6, 2008
PASCO COUNTY (Bay News 9) -- On Thursday, thousands of potential employees will descend on a job fair in Pasco County in hopes of getting work. More than 30 companies are looking for new employees, including Fifth-Third Bank and Bright House Networks (Bay News 9's parent company). The U.S. Government is also looking to hire 1,000 people for new census jobs that would last at least a year.
November 3, 2008
Pasco County- November 2008- In the midst of nationwide layoffs and an economic downturn, businesses seraching for new employees in the Tampa Bay area are gathering at the second annual Pasco County Fall Networking and Career Fair hosted by Rasmussen College on Thursday, November 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Marriott Residence Inn, which is east of the Suncoat Parkway on state road 54.
October 2008
Tamba Bay- October 2008- Retire and go back to college for a degree? Many would say "Never! It's all about free time now." But Richard Jaegle of Clearwater went back to school to get a Bachelor of Science in Business Mangement degree at age 70. The articulate Jaegle frist went to college in 1957 to got an Associate Degree in Accouting. "That stood me in good stead, although I always wished I had finished," he said.
October 27, 2008
OCALA - October 27, 2008- Massage therapy student Judy Black-Smith can see a big difference in the operation of Rasmussen College in just one year. Though she considered Webster a "good" career college, she has seen Rasmussen officials implement tougher requirements for the school's faculty. On Oct. 15, 2007, Webster College became Rasmussen. "They are more picky when it comes to the teachers," said Black-Smith, 39, who will soon graduate with a massage therapy degree.
October 20, 2008
Washington, DC – The Career College Association (CCA) announced today that Arthur Benjamin, Vice Chairman and CEO of ATI , a group of private postsecondary schools educating in four states, will replace William Clohan, founder and chairman of U.S. Education Corporation, on the CCA Board of Directors. Mr. Clohan’s schools recently became part of DeVry, Inc., where he remains an advisor.
October 20, 2008
MELBOURNE, Fla., October 20, 2008— Everest University recently unveiled its campus expansion at the Melbourne Learning Site, 2190 Sarno Road-Melbourne, during a free community event. Highlights from the Community Health Care Fair Oct. 11 included free health care screenings and tours of the facility, which has been expanded by over 10,000 feet to meet community needs.
October 8, 2008
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct 08, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Keiser University, a regionally-accredited, career-focused institution, has a $542 million positive impact on Florida's economy and helps meet the state's higher education and workforce needs, according to a report released today by a nationally-renowned economic consulting firm. Importantly, the report shows private, tax-paying post-secondary schools are a cost-effective solution for taxpayers and our state's need to develop world class talent.
October 7, 2008
PRLog (Press Release) – Oct 05, 2008 – Matt Collins, independent recording artist based in Jacksonville, Fla., has recently been selected to have his song “Short and Sweet” included in the compilation CD, “Rasmussen Rocks, Volume 2.” The CD features some of the nation’s best up and coming independent musicians. The CD is distributed to high school students as a recruiting tool, and is accompanied by an interactive website where students can learn about the music featured on the CD, as well as programs offered by Rasmussen College. The website also features a “My Rocker” section, where visitors can create and design their own rock star alter ego.
October 6, 2008
BRANDON, Fla., October 6, 2008— Everest University’s Brandon Campus held its first graduation ceremony Oct. 4 for its nursing program. In total, 18 nurses graduated with associate’s degrees in nursing as part of the inaugural class. The graduation, held at the Marshall Student Center in Tampa, included a traditional pinning and Nightingale lamp ceremony.
October 4, 2008
When we think of higher education in Southwest Florida, we tend to think of Florida Gulf Coast University, Edison State College, Hodges University and Ave Maria University. Yet, two other large, private schools have quietly opened impressive facilities and programs in Lee County. Both are off Interstate 75 at Colonial Boulevard (Exit 136) and accessible to students throughout the region.They are Nova Southeastern University, Florida’s largest private school, based in Davie, and Rasmussen College, based in Minnesota.
October 4, 2008
Teen Read Week is an initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association.According to the Young Adult Library Services Association, "Teens have many options for entertainment, so it's important to remind them to spend time reading for pleasure: it's free, fun, and can be done anywhere!" The Young Adult Library Services Association's theme for this year's Teen Read Week is "Books with Bite." More information may be found at www.ala.org/yalsa. Teen Read Week will be celebrated at East County Regional Library beginning Monday, Oct. 13.
September 30, 2008
WINTER PARK, FL, September 30, 2008 – Full Sail University (www.fullsail.edu), is proud to congratulate Film graduate, Carlos Leon, on being chosen as one of the top five of BusinessWeek’s fourth annual “America’s Best Entrepreneurs 25 and Under,” that received a record number of nominations in its 2008 edition.
September 24, 2008
MIAMI, FL – September 24, 2008 – Andre Perez, 31, was recently appointed by Governor Charlie Crist to the board of directors of Workforce Florida, Inc., where he will serve a three-year term. He has been designated as Chairman of the Technology Committee, which operates under the Workforce Readiness & Performance Council.
September 8, 2008
Orlando, FL –The Orlando Culinary Academy (OCA) chapter of Eta Sigma Delta donated approximately 175 Build-A-Bears to children at the Nemours Children’s Clinic in Orlando on Monday, August 25. Several Eta Sigma Delta student officers, along with club/project advisors Dr. George Ojie-Ahamiojie and Chef Tyler Brassil, presented the bears to Clinic Medical Director Dr. Judy Wall on behalf of OCA.
July 24, 2008
WINTER PARK, FL - July 24, 2008 – Today, in an awards ceremony in Aventura, FL, Full Sail University (www.fullsail.edu) was named “School/College of the Year” by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools & Colleges (FAPSC).
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