writing sample no. 3 - business

[Research piece/review for educational information site]

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_____ College is a multi-state educational institution for people interested in entering the healthcare professions, with 20 accredited campuses nationwide, including 13 in California, 5 in Washington, and two recently added campuses in New Orleans and Saint Louis. Part of _____ Colleges Incorporated, _____ offers state-of-the-art training in the medical professional and technical fields that provides students with a competitive edge in pursuing a career in healthcare administration, technology, or patient care [medical assistant, nurse’s aid, etc.]

Each program in the _____ College network features hands-on training by professionals active in the specialties that they teach; class sizes are small, optimizing teacher-student contact. Many courses are available during the evening or as online “distance-learning” classes, making it easier for working students to complete their studies. The colleges maintain a close relationship with employers of their respective localities, and provide career guidance to students to assist them with transitioning into their field of choice; most _____ students acquire employment relevant to their training upon graduation.

_____ College supports the professional education of a highly diverse student population; according to the National Center for Education Statistics, the college has rated consistently among the top educational institutions in the country for the conferring of certificates or diplomas to minorities since the NCES began counting fifteen years ago. In a rapidly changing job market where specialization becomes more and more the norm, and up-to-date, relevant, experience-building education is a must for all professionals, _____ College stands out as an industry leader.