Going to college paves the way for a succesful career.
Where to go to college is an important decision in anyone's life. A college education better prepares you for the workplace and your future. However, going straight from high school to a four-year university isn't possible for some. Community colleges offer a top notch education and are cheaper than state colleges or universities. In cities like Fresno, California, there are many options from which to choose, whether you're going to a community college to transfer to Fresno State or to complete your education.
Heald College
Heald College has been providing instruction to college students for 145 years throughout the western United States. In 18 months at Heald, you can earn an associate's degree in fields such as health care and business. Heald is now offering paralegal and construction management programs as well. Financial aid is available for qualified applicants. Once you've finished your education, Heald will help you begin your career with internships, and job placement services. Heald College holds many career fairs and guidance counseling for those students unsure of what field they'd like to study.
Heald College of Business
255 West Bullard Ave.
Fresno, CA 93704-1706
559-438-4222
www.heald.edu
Institute of Technology
Whether you're interested in a medical career or a culinary profession, the Institute of Technology has a program for you. This community college has four locations in California; the closest to Fresno is located in Clovis. Class schedules are flexible with plenty of hands-on learning. The Institute of Technology boasts qualified instructors and a varied list of vocational training programs. It offers job placement services upon graduation and financial aid is available to qualified students.
Institute of Technology
564 West Herndon Ave.
Clovis, CA 93612-0105
559-297-4500
http://www.it-colleges.edu/
Milan Institute
Milan Institute offers programs from cosmetology and medical massage, to dental and business. At this community college, you can prepare to become a dental assistant or become qualified for a job in health care billing and coding. The school offers hands-on trained by experienced instructors. Classes are kept small so students receive individual attention. Milan provides students with up-to-date equipment so they will be prepared in the workplace. Financial aid is available for qualified applicants and career assistance is provided to help students find a job upon graduation.
Milan Institute
731 W Shaw Ave.
Clovis, CA 93612
1-888-207-9460
http://www.milaninstitute.edu
San Joaquin Valley College
Opened in 1985, San Joaquin Valley College has been providing an education to students in the Fresno area for many years. At any of the three locations in Fresno, you will get hands-on instruction in the business, medical or technical fields. San Joaquin Valley College even has an aviation maintenance program for those seeking jobs in that field. Financial aid and job placement assistance is provided.
San Joaquin Valley College
3333 North Bond Ave.
Fresno, CA 93726
559-221-7136
www.sjvc.edu
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