Name, welcome to © 2003 CollegeAmericaVersion 10-03

Name, welcome to

© 2003 CollegeAmericaVersion 10-03

Why Are You Here Today?

CollegeAmerica: To learn about CollegeAmerica.

Financial Aid: Financing your education.

Questions: Answer your questions.

Eligibility/Acceptance: To find out if CollegeAmerica is right for you.

To recommend you for acceptance to our college.

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© 2003 CollegeAmerica

Our Graduates Say Why They Did It

To Make More Money Career Security Better Working Conditions Career Satisfaction Improved Benefits Self-Esteem Promotional Opportunities Personal Growth

You Can Be a Graduate

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Job Career

There’s a Big Difference4

Low PaySmall RaisesBoring WorkNo SecurityDead EndFew Opportunities

Higher PayLarger RaisesInteresting WorkJob SecurityPromotionBenefits


CollegeAmerica Offers You… Fast-Track: You can start

right away and graduate sooner.

Placement: We assist you to get a good job – faster!

Financial Aid: Everyone can afford to go to college.

Marketability: Get your certifications and a degree.

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Accreditation: What it Means To You

A Standard of Excellence

Professional Recognition

Your Assurance of Quality Education

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CollegeAmerica is an Accredited Member of Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and

Colleges of Technology


Job Placement Assistance We can help you get a better job faster!

Résumé: Create a professional résumé.

Search: Many job orders. Interview: What to say and how

to answer questions. Higher Salary: Salaries may

increase up to 50%.

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Our High-Value Programs

Multiple Skills: In each career field you will learn multiple skills. More skills translates into increased career opportunities and increased job satisfaction.

Higher Salary: More valuable skills lead to a higher salary.

Faster Promotion: Promotions go to those with knowledge and skills. A degree earns respect and opens doors to advancement.

When you graduate from our unique programs, you will have:

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Accounting

Business Administration

Healthcare Administration

Computer Science

Computer Programming

Computer Technology and

Networking

Graphic Arts

E-Business, Management,

and Accounting

Medical Specialties

Finished with Choices

For more information on any of our programs, click on one that interests you:

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Areas of Study Available


Accounting – Bachelor of Science All of these knowledge and skills in one program

Possible Certifications:

Certifications usually require additional study for the examination

Income Tax Accounting by Computer Payroll Accounting Finance

E-Commerce and the Internet

Marketing and Advertising

Financial Planning Cost Accounting Computer Software Federal Tax Accounting

E-Commerce Administrator (CIW)

Oracle Database (OCP-Intro to SQL)

HTML Corel

Desktop Publisher Tax Preparer MOUS

Certifications

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Places of Employment:

Career Opportunities: Finance Business Owner Entrepreneur Accountant

Income Tax Preparer Financial Planning Software Specialist Database Manager

E-Commerce

Marketing and Sales

• Kaufman and Broad• JD Edwards• Janus Funds• MCI Worldcom• Teletek• ACSYS

Accounting Opportunities11

Next Career

Career Choices

Done with Choices


All of these knowledge and skills in one program



Business Management Accounting by Computer Real Estate Finance



Financial Planning The Stock Market Human Resources Computer Applications Entrepreneurship



HTML Corel

Desktop Publisher Tax Preparer Real Estate

Agent’s License MOUS

Certifications

12Business Administration – Bachelor of Science Degree



Career Opportunities: Manager Business Owner Entrepreneur Accountant

Income Tax Preparer Financial Planner Software Specialist Human Resources

E-Commerce

Real Estate

Marketing and Sales


Business Administration Opportunities

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Next Career

Career Choices

Done with Choices




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Healthcare Administration – Bachelor of Science Degree

Hospital Administration Clinical Administration


Coding Transcription


Healthcare Administration Opportunities15

Next Career

Career Choices

Done with Choices

Places of Employment

Career Opportunities:

Office Manager Bookkeeper Phlebotomist Medical Accounting Specialist

Insurance Specialist Medical Records Medical Coder Accounts Receivable

Specialist

• Hospital• Public Health Offices• Long-Term Care Facilities• Extended Care Facilities• Home Health Care• Clinics• Insurance Companies


Internet Programming

Database Development

Network Systems

Web Page Design

Programming Languages

Computer Servicing


Possible Certifications: Sun/Java Java Oracle Linux + MCSA MCP A+

MCSD MCDBA DBA & DBD CCNA CCNP

Certifications usually require additional study for theexamination

And More….

Telecommunications

Programming in Visual C++, Java, JavaScript, Oracle

16Computer Science – Bachelor Degree




Computer Programmer

Database Developer

Network Administrator

Web Page Designer

Cisco Administrator

Computer Network Administrator

Website Administrator

Internet Programmer

Database Manager

Internet Specialist

• Lucent• Page Digital• Hewlett Packard• Samsonite• Sun Micro Systems• Geotech

Computer Science Opportunities17

Next Career

Career Choices

Done with Choices


Internet Programming

Database Development

Network Systems

Web Page Design

Programming in UNIX Environments

Computer ProgrammingAll of these knowledge and skills in one program

Possible Certifications: Sun Java Oracle

DBA and DBD MCSD MCDBA


And More….

Cisco

Programming in Visual C++, Java, JavaScript, Oracle

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Computer Programmer

Database Developer

Network Administrator

Web Page Designer

Cisco Administrator

Computer Network Administrator

Website Administrator

Internet Programmer

Database Manager

Internet Specialist

• Lucent• Page Digital• Hewlett Packard• Samsonite• Sun Micro Systems• Geotech

Computer Programming Opportunities19

Next Career

Career Choices

Done with Choices


Computer Technology and NetworkingAll of these knowledge and skills in one program


A+ Network + Server + MCSE CAN

I-Net + Linux Red Hat Linux CCNA CCNP


And More….

Network Engineering Computer Applications Network Administration

Telecommunications Cisco Routers Website Administration

Web Page Design Computer Networking Internet Fundamentals

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Career Opportunities: Network Engineer Computer Applications

Specialist Hardware Technician Operating Systems

Administrator

Network AdministratorTelecommunications

TechnicianCisco Routers

Technician Website Administrator

PC ServicingConsultantTechnical Support

RepresentativeLAN TechnicianWindows NT Technician

Computer Technology and Networking Opportunities

Places of Employment:• AT&T Broadband• Qwest• Sun Micro Systems• Level 3• Rhythms• Covad

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Next Career

Career Choices

Done with Choices


Graphic ArtsAssociates Degree Program

Graphic DesignWeb Design

Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

Flash Animation

DreamWeaver, Front Page, GoLive

Digital Photography

Web Design with CSS

JavaScript

Macromedia’s Fireworks

Digital MultimediaVisual Communication

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Residence and On-Line courses completed within 15 – 20 months.


Graphic Arts Opportunities Career Opportunities: Web Page Developer / Designer Graphic Designer

Web Page Programmer Multimedia Designer

• Corporate Web Sites

• Marketing

• Small Business

• Own Business

• Consulting Firms

• Publishing & Media


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Next Career

Career Choices

Done with Choices

E-Business, Management, & AccountingAll of these knowledge and skills in one program



Business Management Accounting by Computer Real Estate Finance



Financial Planning The Stock Market Computer Graphics Computer Applications



HTML Corel

Desktop Publisher Tax Preparer Real Estate

Agent’s License MOUS

Certifications

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Career Opportunities: Manager Business Owner Entrepreneur Accountant

Income Tax Preparer Website Designer Software Specialist Database Manager

E-Commerce

Real Estate

Marketing and Sales


E-Business, Management, & Accounting Opportunities

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Next Career

Career Choices

Done with Choices



AED Medical Assisting EKG/Monitor Tech X-Ray Technician


Lab Technician Billing and Coding Phlebotomy

And More….

Medical Assisting Phlebotomy Limited X-Ray Rehab Therapy Asst.

EKG/Monitor Tech Massage Therapy Asst. Automated External

Defibrillation (AED)

Medical Billing Medical Coding Medical Office Administration Laboratory Assisting Pharmacy Technician

Medical SpecialtiesAll of these knowledge and skills in one program

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Career Opportunities:EKG/Monitor TechMedical CoderLab TechnicianPharmacy Technician

Medical AssistantMedical BillerMedical Office AdministratorCertified Nursing Assistant

Radiologist (limited)Rehab Therapy Asst.Massage Therapy Asst.Phlebotomist/IV Technician

Medical Specialties Opportunities 27

Career Choices

Done with Choices


• Physician’s Offices• Medical Clinics• Hospitals• Medical Labs• Home Health Agencies• Medical Insurance Agencies

Community College? University?

Which is Best for You?

CollegeAmerica?

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Many General CoursesLarge Classes3-6 YearsToo Much Books and TheoryDelayed Earning

Most Courses in MajorSmall ClassesAs little As 15 MonthsMore Hands-OnEarning Sooner


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Education Pays Off

* Source: U.S. Census

The gap is getting wider

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On average, college graduates earn twice

as much as high school graduates.

College

Graduates

High School Graduates


Eligibility: Qualifying for Acceptance

There are just five easy steps to becoming a student:

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Congratulations!

Meet with an Admissions Consultant Meet with an Admissions Consultant and review program and course and review program and course outlinesoutlines

Complete a two-part evaluationComplete a two-part evaluation

Tour the campusTour the campus

Meet with a Financial PlannerMeet with a Financial Planner

Apply for admission/acceptanceApply for admission/acceptance


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