The Vail Symposium’s Winter 2012 season is underway with a lineup of 19 exciting, unique, and thought-provoking programs.

Vail, CO -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/26/2011 -- "After a record-setting 40th anniversary, in which we saw a 51 percent growth in program attendance, we have set our sights on presenting an even more impactful program this winter," said Executive Director Liana Moore. "The season will kick off with a "Taste of Yale in Vail" that includes a presentation by Eric Paddock on the works of Robert Adams and a performance by the famed Whiffenpoofs on December 29 and will be followed by an additional eighteen captivating programs."

Created in 1971, the Vail Symposium was conceived by community leaders to be a forum for discussions to help create a vision for the community. The weekend-long think tank attracted not only the majority of townsfolk, but also policy shapers from across the state and nation. Throughout the years the Symposium has diversified and expanded its scope with a dedication to timely, thought-provoking programs that have relevance to the community and world. This season's lineup reflects our renewed efforts to elevate the quality and impact of our programs as we embark on the next 40 years.

Hot Topics
The Symposium's most recognizable series, Hot Topics, features experts who speak about issues relevant to our community and the world. This winter features three programs that deal with very timely and important topics, including a discussion about the condition of the United States Congress.

Born out of a new partnership with the Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver, on April 22 Senators Christopher Dodd and Hank Brown will participate in a senatorial dialogue on the future of the United States Congress. The Senators will discuss the present function and dysfunction of the U.S. Congress in a discussion moderated by Rohn Robbins.

"We are so fortunate to partner with the University of Denver Korbel School of International Studies to bring extraordinary programs to the Vail Valley," said Vail Symposium President and CEO Alby Segall. "The opportunity for the Vail Symposium to co-sponsor a few programs a year in Denver at the University expands our audience and helps build our reputation beyond Vail. Former Senators Dodd and Brown in Denver this spring are perfect for the launch of this partnership. The Senators understand the meaning of reaching across the aisle, a behavior that is hard to find in today's Congress."

On January 5 three wildlife and building authorities, Theodore P. Zoli, Nina-Marie Lister and Harvey Locke, will convene for a panel discussion on Wildways for Wildlife the first project of its kind that could happen right here in Eagle County. Finally, on March 15 Yvo de Boer, Special Global Advisor, KPMG Global Climate Change and Sustainability Services, and former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change will speak on Climate Change.

"The program with Yvo de Boer on Climate Change is a prime example of the Vail Symposium thinking globally, but convening locally," said Vail Symposium Board Chairman Jim Ruh. "Mr. de Boer is one of the World's leading authorities on international efforts to address climate change. This is a program that no one should miss."

International Relations
We convene locally but think globally. This season three programs focus on issues relating to important current issues around the world. Jamie Metzl, Senior Fellow with the Asia Society will discuss the possibility and implications of a China-India conflict (March 4). Ambassador Christopher Hill will discuss the events of civil unrest, protest, and revolution in the Middle East and Africa, which have come to be known as the Arab Spring (April 5). And on February 9 Shaul Gabbay, Ph.D. will discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and deliver fascinating narratives of both sides, revealing different perspective about the simmering conflict in a region desperately needing peaceful resolution.

Art & Culture
Art shapes our creative and innovative nature and culture shapes inherited ideas into social action. Three programs this season offer a variety of opportunities to enjoy this category. First, on December 29, Yale returns to Vail for a performance by the unaccompanied voices of the famed Yale Whiffenpoofs and a presentation by Eric Paddock on the works of photographer Robert Adams.

On January 20 join journalist Karin Ronnow and photojournalist Ellen Jaskol for a presentation on their experiences traveling together and collecting stories and images of the Central Asia Institute's work in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Tajikistan.

On March 24 international corporate and trial lawyer Michael Lacher and International Director of Restitution and Senior Vice President at Christie's Monica Dugot will discuss the origins, history, and authenticity of lost and stolen art, as well as several current cases on the restitution of stolen art and the challenges of enforcing recovery claims against foreign governments and institutions, including American museums.

Speaking Locally and Unlimited Adventure
It is part of the mission of the Vail Symposium to offer affordable programs to the community; one way that is accomplished is through the Speaking Locally and Unlimited Adventure series, both of which are free.

The Speaking Locally series gives local leaders, athletes, and other prominent authorities and community members a platform to share their ideas and passions with an audience. This season features three programs in this series. On January 31, following a screening of the movie "Doubt," Rabbi Debra Rappaport, Father Keith Brooks, and Dr. Joan Bornstein will participate in a panel discussion centered around the topics and themes presented in the film. On March 30 Daniel Joseph Watkins and Terry Minger will present on the life, art, and political activism of artist Thomas Benton. And on April 9 the President and CEO of the Colorado Bankers Association Don Childears and the Chairman and CEO of Centennial Bank Jim Basey will discuss how American banks can provide solutions to the current economic crisis.

One of the winter's most loved series, Unlimited Adventure, returns for five Thursday nights throughout the season with a lineup of programs that won't disappoint, starting January 12 with modern day explorer, expedition guide, and founder of the Save the Poles project Eric Larsen. Other adventurers in the lineup this season include two time stage winner of the Tour de France and Olympic medalist Davis Phinney and his wife Connie Carpenter, who has also won several World cycling medals, including an Oympic Gold (February 2) and adventure and wine journalist Stefani Jackenthal, who will speak on The Underbelly of Adventure Journalism (March 1). Solo around-the-world racing yachtsman, global investor and international speaker Neal Petersen (February 23) and climber and co-founder of Paradox Sports Timothy O'Neil (February 16) complete the lineup.

Fundraisers
Support the Symposium by attending—or participating in—two fundraisers this season that emphasize the fun more than most.

First, SPiN Galactic comes to Vail for two days this winter (January 26 and 27). SPiN is a galaxy of ping-pong social clubs created by owners Franck Raharinosy, Andrew Gordon, Jonathan Bricklin, and Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon. The two-day tournament will be comprised of four tiers, and all ages and abilities are invited to enter with cash prizes for each level.

On February 19 the Vail Symposium is teaming up with the Vail Valley Theater Company (VVTC) for an evening of performances that bring the stories of well-known local personalities and community leaders to life, including Beth and Rod Slifer, Dr. Jack Eck, Elaine Kelton, and Kelly Liken. Local actors from the VVTC will perform four original plays, all written by the VVTC, based on the contributions, experiences and achievements of each of these extraordinary individuals. Live and silent auctions after each performance will feature items relating to each of these characters.

Visit http://www.vailsymposium.org for a complete list of events and event dates, times and locations. Tickets to all events can also be purchased online. Become a member of the Vail Symposium and you can receive email reminders about upcoming programs, newsletters and discounted tickets to programs. To stay up to date on all Vail Symposium programs, become a fan of our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter or sign up for our newsletter. Call 970.476.0954 for more information.

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Eating disorders experts offer insight to increase awareness of the effect individuals’ words and behaviors have on child and teen body image

Denver, CO -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/21/2011 -- Eating disorders are on the rise in children and one in 60 teens qualifies for an eating disorder diagnosis. During Fat Talk Free Week (October 16-22, 2011), Eating Recovery Center (http://www.EatingRecoveryCenter.com), an international center for eating disorders recovery, urges individuals to increase awareness of the body-conscious comments they make in front of others, especially children and teens. "Fat talk," whether directed at oneself or others, can damage children's body image, and in serious cases, may trigger disordered eating behaviors.

"When we engage in 'fat talk' and critique our own bodies or the bodies of others, we teach children to value thinness above all else," explains Ovidio Bermudez, MD, FAAP, FSAHM, FAED, CEDS, medical director of child and adolescent services at Eating Recovery Center. "This excessive focus on body shape and size creates an unrealistic ideal in the minds of children upon which body image issues and eating disorders can develop."

Eating Recovery Center offers these four recommendations to help adults banish detrimental "fat talk," model healthy behaviors and promote positive body image in children and teens.

1. Be aware of comments you make about your own body. Children and teenagers are far more astute than adults may give them credit for and they will often mirror observed behaviors. Offhand comments about having a "fat day" or feeling too snug in an old pair of jeans can have a bigger effect on a developing child or teen body image than many may think.

2. If you are a parent, talk to your children about images in the media. Children and teenagers are bombarded on a daily basis with celebrity gossip, weight loss advertisements and airbrushed photography. Discuss with your children how these images make them feel and explain why they are often unrealistic. Opening the lines of communication about body image can help children develop stronger self-esteem and healthier attitudes about their own bodies.

3. Encourage non-biased conversations about food and exercise. For many, "fat talk" can run rampant related to food and exercise. This negative self-talk can be as simple as expressing shame over eating a brownie or emphasizing the need to go to the gym to work off excess weight. To help children develop healthy attitudes toward food and exercise, focus on modeling behaviors that are "fat talk" free. Do not label foods as "good" or "bad;" instead, promote moderation and balance. Elevate exercise as a fun activity that gives you energy and makes you feel good.

4. Focus on who people are, not what they look like. Rather than focusing on body shape and size, compliment people for personality traits and focus on good deeds they have done. Teach children to do the same.

"Many adults may not realize that what they say can have a significant impact on children and teens," explains Dr. Bermudez. "Fat Talk Free Week is an opportunity to encourage people to be more conscientious of their comments and promote a healthy, positive body image."

Experts Available: Eating Recovery Center's team of nationally recognized eating disorders experts are available for interviews to supplement your Fat Talk Free Week stories. Contact Shannon Fern at (303) 433-7020 or sfern@csg-pr.com to arrange an interview.

About Eating Recovery Center
Eating Recovery Center is an international center for eating disorders recovery providing comprehensive treatment for anorexia, bulimia, EDNOS and binge eating disorder. Denver-based facilities include the Behavioral Hospital for Adults, the Behavioral Hospital for Children and Adolescents, and the Partial Hospitalization Program and Outpatient Services. Under the personal guidance and care of Drs. Kenneth Weiner, Craig Johnson, Emmett Bishop and Ovidio Bermudez, our collaborative programs provide a full spectrum of services for children, adolescents and adults. Our integrated programs offer patients a continuum of care that includes Inpatient, Residential, Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient services. Our compassionate team of professionals collaborates with treating professionals and loved ones to cultivate lasting behavioral change.

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College offers flexible class schedules and lifetime career advisement; students can enroll now in Nursing and Bachelor of Business Administration degree programs

Akron, OH -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/19/2011 -- Bryant & Stratton College announced today that it is opening a new campus in Akron, Ohio. The Akron campus will be its fourth in northeast Ohio; the College currently has locations in Cleveland, Eastlake and Parma with nearly 3,000 students. Classes will begin on January 11, 2012, but Bryant & Stratton College is now enrolling students for its AAS-Nursing and Bachelor of Business Administration degree programs. More degree program offerings will be announced in 2012.

"We are excited to open a new Bryant & Stratton College campus in Akron. Bryant & Stratton College is committed to supporting Northeast Ohio and investing in the education of its residents. Today, more and more students need to balance school with work and family responsibilities. We saw Akron as a place that could benefit from our unique offerings, like flexible class schedules and lifetime career placement advisement and coaching," said Dr. Florentine Hoelker, Akron Campus Director, Bryant & Stratton College.

The Akron campus will feature new computer, medical and nursing labs that will provide students with a hands-on learning experience, focusing on skills they need to be career-ready. The campus will be approximately 25,000 square feet and will be conveniently located at 190 Montrose West Avenue. Campus officials expect to have 60 students enrolled by the time classes start in January and 300 students enrolled by fall 2012.

In addition to enrolling students, Bryant & Stratton College is also hiring locally for faculty and administrative staff positions. The College expects to hire eight faculty members by January and then continue hiring additional staff as needed through 2013.

"At Bryant & Stratton College, we pride ourselves in making a personal investment in the success of our students and that extends to promoting growth of the local community. This new campus will help fill Akron's need for an educated workforce. Students who enroll in Bryant & Stratton College are connected to the community they live in and typically seek local employment. The Akron campus will bolster the pipeline of competitive workers for the local economy," said Dr. James Ploskonka, Director of Ohio Colleges, Bryant & Stratton College.

In addition to its 4 campuses in Ohio, Bryant & Stratton College also has 14 campus locations in New York, Virginia and Wisconsin and an Online Education Division. For more information about Bryant & Stratton College its degree programs and campuses, visit www.bryantstratton.edu.

About Bryant & Stratton College
Bryant & Stratton College is a private career college delivering outcomes based education and training through a flexible, contemporary curriculum in a personalized environment. The College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and has locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division and a Professional Skills Center. For more than 155 years, Bryant & Stratton College has been providing real world education to help graduates succeed, offering degree and certificate programs in a variety of fields including business, criminal justice, financial services, healthcare, human resources and information technology. For graduation rates, the median debt of graduates and other important information, please visit www.bryantstratton.edu/disclosures. General information about Bryant & Stratton College and its programs is available at www.bryantstratton.edu.

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Only 20 Percent of Colleges, Universities and Trade Schools Awarded This Distinction from G.I. Jobs Magazine

Buffalo, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/10/2011 -- Bryant & Stratton College Online announced today that it has again been named a Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs Magazine. Only 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools are awarded this distinction. The list was created so that service members and military veterans can easily find schools that offer the best education, value and welcome.

The G.I. Jobs list includes state universities, private colleges, community colleges and trade schools. Methodology, criteria and weighting for the list were developed with the assistance of an Academic Advisory Board consisting of educators from schools across the country.

"We are humbled to be again named a Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs Magazine, especially since this year's list considered veteran feedback," said Scott Traylor, Associate Campus Director for Online Education at Bryant & Stratton College. "We feel that it is our duty to do what we can to help service members, military veterans and their families receive the education they need to succeed, in an environment that understands their unique circumstances."

G.I. Jobs Magazine selected schools following extensive research and a data-driven survey of more than 8,000 schools nationwide. Bryant & Stratton College Online was selected because it offers scholarships and discounts, has a veteran's club and a full-time staff member dedicated to helping students with military experience. Examples of ways Bryant & Stratton College Online supports its military students and their families are below:

-- Salute to Spouses
Salute to Spouses (http://www.salutetospouses.com) is a scholarship program that allows military spouses to receive up to $6,000 toward an online degree program at Bryant & Stratton College. Bryant & Stratton College Online originally created the Salute to Spouses program to help fill the void left by the suspension of the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) program. It has since expanded Salute to Spouses, launching a career and education resource website for military spouses, written and edited by military spouses.

For military spouses pursuing an associate's degree, the scholarship can be combined with MyCAA benefits, or the scholarship can be applied toward an online bachelor's degree program at Bryant & Stratton College. Additionally, eligibility is not limited by pay grade. More information, including the application form, is available at http://www.SaluteToSpouses.com.

-- Student Veterans of Bryant & Stratton College Online
In May 2011, Bryant & Stratton College Online formed the Student Veterans of Bryant & Stratton College Online, a support network for students who have served in the U.S. military, are currently serving, their families and civilian supporters. The student-led group focuses on building upon available resources that make success in the classroom and workplace more attainable. Students can join on LinkedIn, which is where the group connects online.

-- Military Relations Manager
MAJ (Ret.) Ed Dennis serves as military relations manager at Bryant & Stratton College Online. Ed's primary role is to provide assistance to service members seeking information about higher education and to work with branches of the military to help students understand the opportunities that are available to them through Bryant & Stratton College Online. Ed started at Bryant & Stratton in July 2010 after recently retiring from the Army with 21 years of service. His extensive knowledge and first-hand experience with the armed forces brings invaluable expertise to Bryant & Stratton about what active-duty and veteran military students need.

About Bryant & Stratton College Online
Bryant & Stratton College is a private career college delivering outcomes based education and training through a flexible, contemporary curriculum in a personalized environment. The College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and has locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division, and a Professional Skill Center. For over 155 years, Bryant & Stratton College has been providing real world education leading to bachelor's and associate's degrees and professional certificates. Bryant & Stratton College Online offers five online bachelor's degree programs, eleven online associate's degree programs and eleven online certificate programs in a variety of fields including business, criminal justice, financial services, healthcare, human resources and information technology. Some online programs are not yet available in all states. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of graduates and other important information, please visit http://www.bryantstratton.edu/disclosures. General information about Bryant & Stratton College and its online degrees can also be found at http://online.bryantstratton.edu.

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A trusted advisor for in-market visitors; the Mobile Concierge smartphone app puts local content control back in the hands of the destination marketing organization

Boulder, CO -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/23/2011 -- Colorado-based VisitMobile, Inc. is bringing the world of destination travel smartphone apps to a whole new level with the introduction of their Mobile Concierge solution. Mimicking a real destination concierge, Mobile Concierge provides convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs), destination marketing organizations (DMOs) and business improvement districts (BIDs) with a customized smartphone app that delivers real-time trusted advice and insider knowledge at the in-destination visitor's point of need.

"Mobile Concierge is fundamentally different than simply creating a destination guide app or a mobile optimized version of a destination's existing website" said VisitMobile CEO Jeff Kohn. "Visitors who are already in the destination, need information in a completely different format than those who are planning a future trip. Mobile Concierge uses a powerful GPS Relevancy Engine loaded with expert local content and multimedia to help the in-market visitor decide 'what to do next,' make instant reservations or ticket purchases, and access insider deals."

In addition to enhancing the visitor's experience, the Mobile Concierge solution provides an ongoing revenue stream for the DMO and proves delivered value to merchant stakeholders with detailed usage analytics. VisitMobile's innovative approach to destination mobile marketing is so revolutionary, it garnered the prestigious Platinum Adrian Award from the HSMAI (Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International) in January 2011 for Napa Valley's Mobile Concierge.

VisitMobile is a dream solution for DMOs, resorts and even college campuses looking to take back control of the conversation with the in-destination visitor. With the popularity of unofficial destination apps and mobile search engines, research shows that less than 20 percent of visitors return to the destination's website for local information after they arrive into a destination.

Continues Kohn, "CVBs and DMOs spend tens of thousands of dollars on mass media and websites to attract guests to their destination, but they lose control of the guest's experience once they arrive. VisitMobile's Mobile Concierge allows local authorities to continue interacting with visitors in a way that benefits the guest and maximizes revenue for a destination's merchant partners."

Even better than a stationary hotel concierge desk, the trusted Mobile Concierge is always on hand as the guest explores the destination, and is ready to answer their question, "I'm right here, now what should I do?" Mobile Concierge bridges GPS map-based navigation and time-based, hyper-local content to help both leisure and business travelers to discover nearby and timely events, attractions, dining, shopping, special offers and more. Whether a visitor has an iPhone, Blackberry or Android device, Mobile Concierge is available for every platform.

Mobile Concierge is not just affordable; it's incredibly easy for the destination to manage. To avoid duplicate manual data entry, the solution is designed to update content continuously from the destination's existing website or database. With the added benefit of trackable metrics for merchants and opportunities to create offset advertising revenue for the DMO, Mobile Concierge is a "win-win-win" for DMOs, members and visitors.

Destinations and clients already experiencing success with VisitMobile's Mobile Concierge include Napa Valley, Steamboat Ski Resort, Keystone Colorado, Destination Halifax (Nova Scotia, Canada) and Flatiron Meal Plan, the student meal plan for University of Colorado, Boulder. Other VisitMobile clients that are in the process of deploying their custom Mobile Concierge are Downtown Denver Partnership, Cherry Creek North (Colo.), Boulder Weekly (Colo.), Southern Idaho Tourism, Rocky Mountain Meal Plan (Ft. Collins, Colo.) and Visit Aurora (Colo.).

About VisitMobile
VisitMobile (http://www.visitmobile.com) is the Mobile Concierge smartphone app for tourism and shopping destinations. VisitMobile serves as an on-the-go trusted advisor helping visitors discover nearby attractions, businesses, and events through a patented GPS Relevancy Engine. Mimicking a real concierge, VisitMobile uses expert local content and multimedia to help the visitor decide "what to do next," make instant reservations or ticket purchases, and access insider deals. As the official Mobile Concierge of the destination, VisitMobile allows the destination marketing organization to maintain control of the conversation with the in-market visitor, and in turn maximize revenue for destination partners.

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Students can get assistance at no cost to help propel their path toward college and a career

Cheyenne, WY -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/10/2011 -- CollegeAmerica announced today the launch of its GED Test tutoring program in Cheyenne. The tutoring program is offered at no cost and is designed to help bring enrollees without a diploma a step closer to their dream jobs, by helping them earn the GED credential required to start college.

A GED can be the critical first step in gaining the real-world knowledge and skills necessary to start a career in today's marketplace. Current U.S. Census Bureau data shows that unemployment rates are tied directly to levels of educational attainment,1 with more than 15 percent of people without a high school diploma unemployed.

CollegeAmerica GED Test tutoring includes the following benefits:

• Knowledgeable instructors
• Flexible tutoring hours
• Individual attention
• Complimentary study tools
• Motivational support system
• Targeted practice exams
• GED Test registration assistance

As an additional benefit, when students are ready to take their GED Test, CollegeAmerica will cover the cost of their test fee.

The program was launched in 2009 at the Stevens-Henager Provo/Orem campus in Utah, an affiliate of CollegeAmerica. Due to the popularity of the program, all CollegeAmerica campuses in Wyoming, Arizona (Flagstaff-main and Phoenix-branch), and Colorado (Denver-main, Colorado Springs-branch, and Fort Collins-branch), and affiliated campuses in California (California College San Diego-main, National City-satellite of CCSD), Idaho (Stevens-Henager College Idaho Falls-branch*, Boise-branch, and Nampa-satellite of Boise), and Utah (Stevens-Henager College Ogden/West Haven-main, Logan-branch, Salt Lake City/Murray-branch, St. George-branch, Layton-satellite of Ogden/West Haven and Lehi-satellite of Provo/Orem) will offer GED Test tutoring.

"The GED Academy reports that 39 million Americans do not have a high school diploma.2 The goal of this tutoring program is to assist some of that number in obtaining their GED diploma," said Debbi Potts, campus director at CollegeAmerica, Cheyenne.

Students can be tutored in all the GED Test areas, including English, Social Studies, Science, and Math. For more information, visit www.GEDTutoring.org. The GED Test program is a community service and is not an accredited program.

*Idaho Falls is a branch campus of CollegeAmerica Flagstaff, AZ

About CollegeAmerica®
CollegeAmerica and its affiliates Stevens-Henager College® (which includes Independence University®) and California College San Diego have twenty locations across the western United States, working to help make a better career more accessible. CollegeAmerica's degree programs are designed to produce highly trained and skilled graduates prepared for a wide range of job opportunities. Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and offering programs in business, information technology, graphic arts, and healthcare, the college continues to pride itself on providing quality education to generations of students. For more information, visit http://www.collegeamerica.edu.

Citation
1) United States Census Bureau, Current Population Survey. "Mean Earnings by Highest Degrees Earned: 2008." Table 228.

2) GED Academy Articles. "What Does the GED Measure?" February 11, 2008.
http://www.passged.com/blog/2008/02/11/what-does-the-ged-measure

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Students can get assistance at no cost to help propel their path toward college and a career

Boise, ID -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/10/2011 -- Stevens-Henager College announced today the statewide launch of its GED Test tutoring program. GED Test tutoring is now available at all Stevens-Henager College campus locations, including Boise, Idaho Falls, and Nampa. The tutoring program is offered at no cost and has been developed to bring enrollees without a diploma a step closer to their dream jobs, by helping them earn the GED credential required to start college.

A GED Academy article shows that 39 million Americans do not have a high school diploma1; the tutoring program's goal is to assist some of that number in obtaining their GED certificate. A GED can be regarded as the critical first step in one's journey to gain the real-world knowledge and skills necessary to start a career in today's marketplace.

Stevens-Henager College GED Test tutoring includes the following benefits:

• Knowledgeable instructors
• Flexible tutoring hours
• Individual attention
• Complimentary study tools
• Motivational support system
• Targeted practice exams
• GED Test registration assistance

As an additional benefit, when students are ready to take their GED Test, Stevens-Henager College will cover the cost of their test fee.

The program was launched in 2009 at the Stevens-Henager Provo/Orem campus in Utah. Due to the popularity of the program, all Stevens-Henager campus and satellite campus locations in Idaho and Utah (Ogden/West Haven-main, Logan-branch, Salt Lake City/Murray-branch, St. George-branch, Layton-satellite of Ogden/West Haven and Lehi-satellite of Provo/Orem) as well as their affiliates in Arizona (CollegeAmerica Flagstaff-main and Phoenix-branch), California (California College San Diego-main, National City-satellite of CCSD), Colorado (CollegeAmerica Denver-main, Colorado Springs-branch, and Fort Collins-branch), and Wyoming (CollegeAmerica Cheyenne-branch) will now offer GED Test tutoring.

"U.S. Census Bureau data2 shows that unemployment rates are tied directly to levels of educational attainment," said Jaime Davis, Training and Project Development, Stevens-Henager College Boise. "The data shows that more than 15 percent of people without a high school diploma are unemployed. We are pleased to expand our school's offerings to include GED Test tutoring and help people take the next step in their education."

Students can be tutored in all the GED Test areas, including English, Social Studies, Science, and Math. For more information, visit http://www.GEDTutoring.org. The GED Test program is a community service and is not an accredited program.

About Stevens-Henager College®
Stevens-Henager College (which includes Independence University®) and its affiliates CollegeAmerica® and California College San Diego have twenty locations across the western United States, working to help make a better career more accessible. Stevens-Henager College's degree programs are designed to produce highly trained and skilled graduates prepared for a wide range of job opportunities. Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and offering programs in business, information technology, graphic arts, and healthcare, the college continues to pride itself on providing quality education to generations of students. For more information, visit http://www.stevenshenager.edu.

Citation
1) GED Academy Articles. "What Does the GED Measure?" February 11, 2008.
http://www.passged.com/blog/2008/02/11/what-does-the-ged-measure

2) United States Census Bureau, Current Population Survey. "Mean Earnings by Highest Degrees Earned: 2008." Table 228.

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New PSC website offers information about Bryant & Stratton College’s full suite of professional development and continuing education opportunities

Buffalo, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/28/2011 -- Bryant & Stratton College's Professional Skills Center (PSC) today announced the launch of a new, enhanced resource website, www.psctraining.com, that offers information to Bryant & Stratton College students, graduates and working professionals about the full suite of professional development opportunities available from the Professional Skills Center. The site is home to the PSC's new on-demand "select and start" self-paced study programs, which allow those seeking training and certificate programs to have access to courses immediately.

The PSC offers a range of continuing education solutions including online certificate programs and non-credit instructor-led and self-paced courses and programs in fields such as insurance training, medical billing/coding, sales and leadership, consumer service, certified financial planning, desktop training and financial service training.

"By launching http://www.psctraining.com, the Professional Skills Center hopes to make it easier for the Bryant & Stratton College community, as well as other busy working professionals, to find the continuing education courses and programs that they need to remain competitive in their careers," said Scott Traylor, Associate Campus Director for Online Education at Bryant & Stratton College. "We recognize that for those juggling work and family responsibilities, being able to immediately access on-demand, self-paced professional development courses is important. Especially for industries that have continuing education requirements, these online offerings will help employees who are unable to fit classroom-based courses into their schedule complete the required certifications."

Bryant & Stratton College's Professional Skills Center provides individuals with the licensing, certification and continuing education training that has become increasingly important in today's professional environment. Benefits include: pre-licensing and exam preparation, as well as contemporary continuing education coursework.

For more information about the courses and programs offered by the Professional Skills Center, visit www.psctraining.com.

About Bryant & Stratton College
Bryant & Stratton College is a private career college delivering outcomes-based education and training through a flexible, contemporary curriculum in a personalized environment.

The College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and has locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division and a Professional Skills Center. For more than 155 years, Bryant & Stratton College has been providing real world education to help graduates succeed, offering degree and certificate programs in a variety of fields including business, criminal justice, financial services, healthcare, human resources and information technology. For graduation rates, the median debt of graduates and other important information, please visit www.bryantstratton.edu/disclosures. General information about Bryant & Stratton College and its programs is available at http://www.bryantstratton.edu/.

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Health educators share best practices and learn about relevant issues in healthcare at event

San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/02/2011 -- California College San Diego (CCSD) hosted the ATI Allied Health Education Enrichment Conference (EEC) at its campus on June 24. The complimentary full-day conference focused on professional development for health educators. Conference sessions included frank discussions on health education, record keeping, new state regulations, and job-seeking tips.

This is the first year CCSD, a leading provider of healthcare degrees in San Diego for several years, has hosted the event at its campus. Currently the campus offers various health-related degree programs including healthcare administration, respiratory therapy, and nursing administration.

"The EEC is a terrific interactive and collaborative conference," said Erick Asero, the director of Career Services at California College San Diego. "Having educational opportunities to learn best practices, gain new knowledge, and sharpen one's skills is critical for health professionals. Lifelong learning can be formal, such as earning a certificate or advanced degree, or it can be casual like the EEC. Either way, continuing education is a benefit for health professionals as well as the people they serve."

The conference, launched by ATI Allied Health, an Ascend Learning company, is designed specifically for allied health educators and serves as a forum for sharing best practices and experiences, and gaining a thorough understanding of relevant issues in healthcare. Sessions included:

• Neo-Millennial Learners
• Maximizing Success for Certification Use Among Students
• Electronic Health Records and "What Works"
• Increasing "Good" Enrollments and Retention Measures
• New CA State Regulations: BPPE—What You Need to Know
• Regulatory and Legislative Changes
• What Employers Are Looking For

For more information about California College San Diego, please contact Kavitha Thimmaiah at 303.433.7020 or kthimmaiah@csg-pr.com.

About California College San Diego
California College San Diego and its affiliates Stevens-Henager College® (which includes Independence University®) and CollegeAmerica® have sixteen locations across the western United States, working to help make a better career more accessible. CCSD's degree programs are designed to produce highly trained and skilled graduates prepared for a wide range of job opportunities. Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and offering programs in business, information technology, graphic arts, and healthcare, the college continues to pride itself on providing quality education to generations of students. For more information, visit http://www.cc-sd.edu.

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Denver campus to award diplomas at Paramount Theatre on Saturday, June 18

Denver, CO -- (SBWIRE) --06/16/2011 -- Graduates from CollegeAmerica will don caps and gowns Saturday, June 18, to receive their college diplomas. The graduates join the thousands of alumni who have received career training from CollegeAmerica through degree programs in business, graphic arts, healthcare, and information technology.

Among the outstanding graduates is Jeanean West. Jeanean is the first person in her family to attend college. While earning her degree, Jeanean had to overcome personal obstacles after losing her job and struggling to make ends meet. She persevered, and considers school one of the best choices she has made in her life so far. Jeanean earned an occupational associate's degree in medical specialties and was hired at a local medical office after completing her externship there. Her advice to other students is to keep believing in yourself no matter what life throws at you, and you will accomplish your goals.

"These graduates have worked hard to earn their degrees and now they are ready to take the next step toward success in the workplace and in life. Earning a college degree takes dedication and a personal investment; these students made the commitment on top of working full-time jobs, raising families, or dealing with personal obstacles, and they should be really proud of their accomplishments," said Nathan Larson, executive director of CollegeAmerica, Denver.

The ceremony will be held at the historic Paramount Theatre in downtown Denver. There are 200 students in the graduation class.

What: CollegeAmerica 2011 Commencement Ceremony
Where: Paramount Theatre
1621 Glenarm Place
Denver, CO 80202
When: Saturday, June 18, 2011, 10:30 a.m.

For more information about CollegeAmerica or its upcoming commencement ceremony, contact Kavitha Thimmaiah at 303.433.7020 or kthimmaiah@csg-pr.com.

About CollegeAmerica®
CollegeAmerica and its affiliates Stevens-Henager College® (which includes Independence University®) and California College San Diego have sixteen locations across the western United States, working to help make a better career more accessible. CollegeAmerica's degree programs are designed to produce highly trained and skilled graduates prepared for a wide range of job opportunities. Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and offering programs in business, information technology, graphic arts, and healthcare, the college continues to pride itself on providing quality education to generations of students. For more information, visit http://www.collegeamerica.edu.

Contact:
Kavitha Thimmaiah
kthimmaiah@csg-pr.com
303.433.7020

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