Each January, roughly one in three Americans resolve to better themselves in some way. According to a study by the Opinion Corporation of Princeton, of those who do set resolutions, 47 percent are related to self-improvement or education. If you’re …
In the spring of 2016, Alejandra Menacho was searching online for programs that would not only take her career to the next level but get her ready for the PMP exam. After doing a lot of research, the Project Management …
We set a new record this year with 24 awards. Several awards came from highly respected adult learning organizations including the Georgia Adult Education Association (GAEA), the Association for Continuing Higher Education (ACHE), the University Professional & Continuing Education Association …
Dick Harp, OLLI director, is all ears when it comes to suggestions for OLLI classes. Ask, and you just might receive … unless it involves flying a plane. Keep reading for more! Occasionally, I receive an e-mail message from a …
With 1,000 students under his belt, Quentin Thomas could be considered a history expert. As the instructor for “Spirits of the Great American West,” he fulfills his passion for history by educating others in Canton, Kennesaw, Marietta and Roswell. Quentin …
A desire to help others in need is what Rocio Colon and Mary Groover have in common. Both women, desiring a career in healthcare, were excited to learn about the CNA program in our catalog, “The Course.” After reading the …
Kat Lawrence graduated in December of 2014 from our Medical Assisting Certificate and recently celebrated her one-year anniversary with WellStar in August. We caught up with Kat to explore how she went from working in security to working for a …
Our professional education team received 13 awards at the 25th annual University Professional and Continuing Education Association’s Marketing and Enrollment Management Seminar Nov. 8-10 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Up from 12 wins in 2015, this year’s record-setting recognition included …
Sometimes, “Plan B” ends up being the best option. For Melissa Amavisca, her contingency plan put her on an alternate path to the same destination. The Harrison High School graduate knew from an early age she wanted to enter the …
In hopes of getting her foot in the door of the medical field, Breanna Schnitger was inspired by her four young girls to pursue her degree. She learned about the Phlebotomy program by attending our Open House event in late …