Fresno Campus Participates in School District Open House
Heald's Fresno campus recently participated in an open house hosted by the Fresno Unified School District. The program was created to give local high school students an opportunity to learn more about the career specific educational programs.
In addition to serving as an event sponsor, Heald College had representatives on hand to discuss educational opportunities with the high school students. The event was a great opportunity for students to find the program that suited their post-high school educational goals.
Modesto Campus Hosts Career Fair
Heald College's Modesto campus recently hosted a career fair that was open to the public. Numerous local businesses sent representatives to the event and accepted applications for open positions. Heald College had admissions advisors on hand to provide attendees with information on how to find Heald programs specific to their talents and needs. They also provided simple tips on how to increase their chances of receiving a scholarship.
According to a recent report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (September, 2011), 15.1 percent of Modesto residents are currently unemployed. The job fair was hosted in an effort to help some of the nearly 36,000 unemployed Modesto residents find work.
Heald's Bay Area Campuses Come Together to Support Make-A-Wish
In October, Heald College's four Bay Area campuses participated in the 12th Annual Dylan John Memorial Bowl-A-Thon. The event included a day of bowling, raffles, prizes, and family fun. The event raised more than $28,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
In addition to putting together their own bowling teams, the campuses supplied volunteers and hosted their own fundraising events to collect money in advance of the Bowl-A-Thon. The students and faculty spent more than three months reaching out to the local community for support. Doing so, the four campuses — Hayward, Concord, San Jose, and San Francisco — raised a combined total of more than $7,000, which they donated on top of the $28,000 contribution.
Bay Area Campuses to Participate in Make-A-Wish Fundraising Event
On October 8, the four Bay Area Heald College campuses are scheduled to join forces to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation during the organization's 10th Annual Bowl-A-Thon. Each campus has been working independently to collect donations for the event. At the end of the day’s activities, the campuses will reveal how much money they have raised. The campus with the highest total will be awarded a commemorative trophy.
In addition to Heald College students, members from the community are invited to assemble a bowling team and participate in this event.
Mayor of Milpitas Visits San Jose Campus to Speak at Campus Graduation
Milpitas Mayor Jose Esteves recently visited Heald College in San Jose to get a first-hand look at student activity on the campus. In addition to touring the campus, the mayor was sat down with campus staff and students to discuss the various programs the campus offers.
Mayor Esteves is scheduled to speak at the campus' upcoming graduation ceremony.
State Assemblyman Luis Alejo Speaks at Salinas Campus Graduation
Salinas Assemblyman Luis Alejo recently served as the keynote speaker for the graduation ceremony at the Heald College campus in Salinas. Assemblyman Alejo has long been a supporter of education and is committed to mitigating economic and civil inequalities in the city. The assemblyman discussed not only the importance of education to the individual student, but also how colleges can have a positive impact on their communities.
“It was such a great honor to have Assemblyman Alejo speak to our students during the graduation,” commented Campus President Maria Embry. “His message of inspiration and community service was the perfect send-off for our students as they start the next chapter of their lives.”
Fresno Mayor Gives Presentation to Local Heald College Campus
Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin recently visited the city's Heald College campus to speak on the importance of education. The mayor spoke to more than 150 students and faculty to discuss the positive impact of education on a person’s life.
In addition to her speech, the mayor answered students' questions. “It is great for our students to hear such an important message from a person that they know and respect,” commented Fresno Campus President Carolyn Pierce.
Fresno Campus Student Honored by Congressman Jeff Denham
During the July 12 campus graduation, a student from the Medical Insurance Billing and Coding program was honored by a representative from Congressman Jeff Denham’s office. As a part of the ceremony, the congressman’s representative presented a Congressional Citation that included a statement that was read into the Congressional Record by Congressman Denham during a recent session of Congress.
Congressman Sam Farr to Visit Heald College in Salinas
Heald College's Salinas campus is scheduled to host Congressman Sam Farr on Monday, August 29. The congressman is scheduled to tour the campus, meet with several department directors and speak to individual students about how Heald College has positively impacted their lives.
“We are very excited to have a chance to show the congressman what Heald College is able to accomplish here at the Salinas campus,” said Campus President Maria Embry. “It is truly an honor to have Congressman Farr take time out of his busy schedule to pay a visit to our campus.”
Modesto Campus to Be Featured in Local Magazine
Heald College's Modesto campus will be featured in the August 2011 issue of Progress magazine, a local publication. Scheduled to appear in the periodical's “Work In Progress" section, the article will profile Heald College and the community support it provides despite difficult economic conditions.
The story is especially timely since the campus has recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. In many ways, the article is a testament to the campus's commitment to community involvement.
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