A recent op-ed piece appearing in IBJ.com highlights the importance of boosting education in this country to positively impact companies and the economy. The author of the article, Jamie Merisotis, mentions that Indiana is far below the national 2025 goal of 60% of citizens holding a quality college degree. Harrison College shares the opinions of Mr. Merisotis' article and continually works towards graduating students with viable degrees to positively impact local, regional and national companies in a wide variety of fields.
Harrison College is based out of Indianapolis, IN and has 13 campus within the state as well as one campus in Columbus, Ohio. Harrison College campus locations beyond the Indianapolis area include Anderson, Columbus, Elkhart, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Lafayette, Marion, Muncie and Terre Haute. In addition to onground locations, Harrison College has an online division that serves students in over 20 programs, including Business Finance, Medical Assistant, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Information Technology and Health Care Management, to name a few.
As the economy becomes more globalized, it is vital that individuals in this country have meaningful college degrees in order to compete in the ever-changing marketplace. For a complete listing of programs offered by Harrison College, please visit the following link.
Other programs and employment opportunities stemming from Harrison College's School of Health Sciences include health care management, massage, surgical technology degrees and careers, Indiana nursing school degrees and careers and soon, Ohio nursing school degrees and careers.
As you can see Harrison College is committed to the growing hospital and health science fields. For more information on any of the above listed campuses or programs, please visit the Harrison College website.
One of the most successful schools of study for Harrison College is its Culinary School. The Chef's Academy has been a part of Harrison College since 2006 and offers programs in Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Restaurant Management and Pastry Arts. Graduates from these programs go on to fill numerous careers in the culinary world.
One of The Chef's Academy students, Jeremiah Clark, secured a 10 week internship with The French Laundry. The French Laundry was recently rated as one of the World's 50 Best Restaurants and is located in Yountville, California. To have a student of The Chef's Academy earn a highly competitive internship at one of the world's best restaurants speaks to the commitment that all of Harrison College's staff has to provide the best career opportunities for its graduates. Although this recent article speaks directly to the succes of Harrison's culinary programs, the staff at Harrison Collge is commited to helping students gain employment opportunities in areas like health care management, massage, human resources, surgical technology, business finance and fashion merchandising to name just a few.
For more information, please visit the Harrison College or The Chef's Academy links.
The faculty and staff of the Anderson campus in conjunction with Harrison College Administration team members worked with local advisory board members as well as employers to identify programs that would positively impact the area employment market. As the city of Anderson and surrounding counties continue to draw new businesses to that part of the state, it is vital to have a pool of properly trained individuals to fill the viable job openings. Future graduates from the College of Criminal Justice will have numerous opportunities in their field. The health care field is growing tremendously throughout the state of Indiana. Harrison College Anderson campus graduates will have ample opportunities to purse health care management employment. A number of companies new to the geographic area of Anderson, such as Nestle and Brevini, will benefit from having a larger pool of Bachelor degreed Business Management graduates in the area.
For more information on Harrison College or the Anderson, Indiana campus, please visit Harrison College.
What is a career college? I get this question often when speaking with high school students and non-traditional students looking for adult education programs that will aid in career advancement. Harrison College is an Indiana career college. Being a graduate and an employee, I feel I can give you the basics on what makes career colleges different and why that difference is exactly what many students are looking for today.
Career colleges offer education that is related to specific careers and fields of study. This education is designed to assist the graduate in finding a career position—not just another “job.”
Most career colleges are owned and operated by individuals, private investors, or public corporations. They pay taxes yet receive no direct financial support form the state.
Career colleges are accredited. Accreditation simply means that the college is held to high quality standards in academics and sometimes in career placement of graduates. Accreditation means that the degree the graduate receives is WORTHY of the hard work and investment the student made. Accreditation can be both national and regional. Note: always check to make sure the college you are interested in attending is accredited. You want to get your monies worth--so ask them about their accreditation and then research it online.
Career colleges focus on the needs of both students and employers! Often there is an atmosphere of service for the students—making it that much easier to achieve a degree while still maintaining family, work, and other life-obligations. Many career colleges like Harrison College also use Advisory Boards made up of local professionals and business owners. This allows the college to stay on track with what is needed by local employers--making graduates that much more prepared and employable!
Harrison College is an Indiana accredited college that offers degrees in the following areas:
- Medical Assistant
- Criminal Justice
- Massage
- Health Care Management
- Finance
- Business Marketing and Management
- Help Desk
- Human Resources
- Nursing
- Network Administration
- Surgical Technology
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Fashion Merchandising
- Systems Administrator
- Veterinary Technology
For a complete listing of degrees offered at Harrison College, click here.
For more information on how career colleges are meeting the needs of the 21st Century Workforce, check out this video or visit the Career College Association site.
On to the second part of how to network at alumni events...5. Increase Your Social Acumen
Make your name memorable and work on remembering others' names. Always introduce yourself and don't forget to exchange business cards. Be confident and professional. Work on how to join conversations and end them easily and in a relaxed manner. Learn how to handle awkward moments.
6. Showcase Expertise
Know how to answer the question "What do you do?" in a way that makes your expertise visible and memorable. Don't just tell them you work in Health Care Management employment, explain to them that you run a health care facility or that you control the organization's finances. Recognize moments appropriate for story telling and use these stories to highlight your expertise, talents, and interests in a professional manner.
7. Assess Opportunities
Make your participation in networking events pay off. Decide if a specific group meets your needs or when to discontinue your involvement. Seek out and plan how to take advantage of additional networking opportunities within Harrison College or in your community.
8. Deliver Value
Ask questions designed to learn about others and develop relationships. Listen!!! When there is an opportunity for further action, follow through. Actively participate in networking and support a networking culture throughout the organization of which you are involved.
So the next time you attend an alumni event, of course we hope you have fun but don't forget to network! You never know where one conversation might take you!
At one time or another, I think that many of us suffer from what I like to call “professional vertigo.” 
Vertigo is a condition often associated with a sensation of dizziness, confusion and a disoriented state of mind. In the ever changing world that we call “business,” it is not uncommon for our jobs to cause these same sensations. I started thinking about all of the different businesses having to make staffing changes during the economic downturn.
If asked, I believe that admissions teams at many of the Indiana accredited colleges, would agree that adult education programs have seen an increase in enrollments due to professional vertigo.
Jackie Griffith, Admissions Representative at Harrison College and graduate of Indiana Business College, explains it like this, “As the economy changes, so do the jobs. In order to stay employed or perhaps find a new job, people are finding it necessary to go back to school to earn a college degree or update a degree earned years before.”
“So many of the adult students I meet with are in need of some type of career development assistance because they now find themselves with new responsibilities in their current job or in need of finding a new career position,” adds Gina Pate, Director of Admissions at the Harrison College Columbus Indiana college campus.
Griffith is quick to add, “Those I talk with seem to understand that the key to surviving this economy is the ability to adapt and evolve. They know that in order to stay successful or to be successful in a new career, finding a college for working adults is the best way to have a competitive edge.”
If you find yourself suffering from professional vertigo, take a deep breath, relax and call Harrison College. Offering degrees in Health Care Management to Fashion Merchandising courses—from Criminal Justice to Veterinary Technology training—Harrison College has something for everyone!
Today is the first day of the Indiana State Fair! Get excited for more days and more fun!
You can learn more about Harrison's other programs by stopping by our booth between the Swine Pavilian and the communications building. We will have information about all of our programs, including veterinary technology training, health care management employment, and fashion merchandising courses.
On Wednesday, August 12th at 10 am the Chef's Academy will be featured on the Home and Arts Family Stage. Check it out to learn more about Harrison College's culinary school!
On June 16th, President Obama and Michelle Obama announed United We Serve. They were at Fort McNair and they stuffed 15,000 backpacks with healthy snacks, letters, frisbees, and even a baseball card featuring "First dog" Bo Obama. These backpacks were for military children attending camp this summer. When I heard this story, it made me want to share some of the great contributions that Harrison College has done in the community.
- Anderson- donated 2,964 items for Second Harvest Food Bank
- Columbus, IN- They raised $1600+ for the "Jackie, We have you covered" campaign
- Indianapolis (downtown)- raised over $4000 in multiple fundraisers for United Way, Arthritis foundation, American Lung associations and many more.
- Lafayette - raised $1200+ for Relay for Life
- Marion- this campus raised $1750 for the United Way Campaign
- Indianapolis (East)- raised $12,088 throughout a series of events held in the community
- Terre Haute- $2509 through events such as March of Dimes, American Heart Association, Big Brother Big Sister Bowl-a-thon and many other events.
The United We Serve Campaign will be going on until September 11, 2009. Volunteering will not only make you feel better, it is a great thing to put down on your resume. Whether you are looking for health care management employment or fashion merchandising jobs, companies all over are looking at the community service you have done.
There are also many scholarships that look for community service work. This could help you get the college tuition assistance, an online college scholarship, and many more financial aid options that you have been looking for. Many of us are enrolling in an adult education program because we were either laid off, can't advance, need a higher paying job..etc. Remember, there are individuals who are worse off than you. Lend a helping hand.
Harrison College will be participating in this year's Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration on July 16-19. We will be passing out promotional items and information about Harrison College. We frequently receive inquires about degrees in health care management, as well as the other programs and degrees we offer at Harrison College. We will have an admissions representative on site to answer any questions about our school of health sciences as well as any of our other 4 schools.
As you may well know, education is the key to higher earning potential and better career. For this reason Harrison College feels that our presence at the Black Expo will help provide those seeking a job with information about how they can increase their opportunities through education as well as how Harrison College can help them achieve their career goals.
Some of the degrees and majors that are currently in high demand that Harrison offers are:
- Degrees in health care management
- Finance majors
- Major in business marketing
- Veterinary technology degrees
- Surgical technology degrees
- Degree in medical assistant
Check back here periodically for update on our participation at the Black Expo and come stop by our booth for information and great give-aways. We look forward to seeing you at the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration!
When making the decision to go to college, think about what kind of return on investment you will get from your certificates or degrees.
Remember, your investment isn't just in the form of money. You will need to invest time, effort, commitment, etc. as well.
Here are a few examples of what to look for when determining what your return on investment "ROI" will be:
--Is employment assistance available for graduates as well as career advancement for alumni?
--Does the institution offer a career development course?
--Is the program or major that I'm looking for available? (massage, criminal justice, medical assistant, health care management, business, marketing, etc.)
--Am I eligible to enroll?
--Is the college accredited in Indiana and/or Ohio?
--Does the school provide financial aid for those that qualify?
--Does the college have an Adult Education Program?
--Is a financial aid staff ready to assist when needed?
--Will the college's financial aid staff help me look for scholarships?
--Does the college have a flexible schedule?
--Is the university's staff/faculty knowledgeable and helpful?
--What kind of statistics can the college provide in terms of career placement?
--Can admissions tell me what types of careers are available for graduates?
--Does the school provide refresher courses?
--Is the location of the college close to home?
--Are on-line courses available?
Many colleges understand that you will have questions and will make sure you get help through the assistance of an Admissions Representative. They can help you choose where to make the right investment, so you have the highest chances of getting a solid return later. Really, the best type of Admissions Representative is one that will help you make a decision, regardless of where you go to college.
Just remember that if you refrain from making an investment, you may not get any return at all.
"Your education does NOT cost you money. What costs you money is your LACK of education!" --Author Unknown
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