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Locations:
- Nevada: Henderson
Las Vegas College was founded in 1979 as the Krolak Business Institute. The name was changed to Las Vegas College in 1996. Las Vegas College is located in Henderson, Nevada. Henderson is approximately 20 minutes southeast of Las Vegas. Las Vegas is the self-proclaimed entertainment capital of the world.
A suburban location such as Henderson is a nice compromise for an individual who wants easy access to all that a large city has to offer, without having to deal with the congestion of a large city. Henderson provides easy access to Las Vegas, a center of art, communication, culture, design, fine dining, history, nightlife, and industry.
Las Vegas College is part of Corinthian Colleges, Inc. (CCI). CCI operates over 80 colleges in 22 states in the U.S., and over 40 colleges and corporate training centers in Canada.
The mission of Las Vegas College is to provide students of all ages with the practical skills, education and training needed to excel in their chosen fields. Las Vegas College offers programs that emphasize real-world training that is tailored to meet the needs of potential employers. The fields of study focus on industries that offer solid, long-term career opportunities for graduates.
Common features of all programs at Las Vegas College include small class sizes, instructors with real-world experience in their fields, modern equipment, and a learning center where students can receive extra help from professors.
Las Vegas College makes it easy for working adults, individuals who already have substantial work and life responsibilities, to obtain an education. Las Vegas College offers courses days and evenings. In addition, Las Vegas College offers many courses online. Online courses are offered through the Internet using a “virtual classroom.” Online courses are similar in content to the traditional classroom courses. The flexibility of offering courses days, evenings, and online, makes it much easier for individuals to obtain the education they need to start a new career or further an existing career.
Las Vegas College takes career planning and placement for its students very seriously. Part of a Las Vegas College education is a career skills course that prepares students to find employment in the right job for them. Las Vegas College's career skills course covers:
- Instruction on developing self confidence
- Instruction on resume preparation
- Instruction on effective interviewing techniques
- Instruction on students assessing their own talents and interests and matching them to suitable job opportunities
Other student services available at Las Vegas College include student advising services, Internet access, a student association, and tutoring services.
To maximize career options for students after graduation, Las Vegas College programs focus on high-demand fields. The focus of Las Vegas College programs is to train students for specific careers. Career training offers skills, education, and guidance to individuals who want to be successful in a specific field.
For students who may require financial assistance to pay for their education at Las Vegas College, there are many alternatives available. Financing options available to qualifying Las Vegas students include:
- Grants
- Loans
- Scholarships
- Work/study programs
- Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits
Las Vegas College has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g., Direct Loans).
Las Vegas College is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award occupational associate’s degrees and diplomas. The United States Department of Education recognizes ACICS as a national accrediting agency. Las Vegas college is also approved by the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education.
Programs:
- Accounting
- Administrative Medical Assistant
- Bookkeeping
- Business Administration
- Court Reporting
- Criminal Justice
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Assistant
- Paralegal
- Scoping Technology
Request info from Las Vegas College (no obligation):
Locations:
- Nevada: Henderson
