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Feature Story

High School Counselors: Essential to College Planning

In the age of the Internet where information is literally at a student's fingertips, just how important are high school counselors in a student's college planning process? Read more »

College Spotlight

UTI: Not Your Typical Education

by Jenny Faubert

The automotive service field has high pay and a great demand for workers. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average annual salary for jobs in the automotive service department range from $32,000 to $57,000. Read more »

Student Success Story

Making a Difference in Her Community


After graduating from Westinghouse High School in June 2006, Genevieve Thomas began attending the Illinois School of Health Careers in Chicago, Illinois, to pursue a Medical Assistant diploma. Genevieve's commitment to continuing her education and to helping others is inspiring. Read more »

Career College News

Public Attitudes about Career Colleges

by Kerry Turner

Have you ever wondered how the general public feels about career colleges? Do most know what the term "career college" means? How do parents of high school students feel about their kids enrolling at a career college? Read more »

How Do I Do That?

A student came to my office and asked me to help them apply for the Imagine America high school scholarship. How do I do that?


Good question. Try our 10-step process below. This was designed to ensure all applications are submitted successfully and processed in a timely manner. Read more »

Foundation Highlight

Imagine America scholarships ... financing your education just got easier
In just a few days, the 2007 Imagine America Scholarship Program will begin accepting scholarship applications for graduating high school seniors to attend participating career colleges all over the United States and Puerto Rico. Read more »

Just Ask!

I have students interested in attending career colleges; how do I help them find information about these colleges?
Nearly 2 million students will attend career colleges next year and the Guide to Career Colleges 2006 is the ultimate reference guide for these students. Read more »

Sponsor Focus

A central source has arrived!
As a full-service advertising agency specializing in the career college sector since 1989, PlattForm knows a thing or two about the issues that face our clients and our sector of higher education. Read more »