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Develop a Career Approach for the Summer

in Billing and Coding, Business Administration, career services, computer programs, computer training, health information technology, Information Technology, Medical Administration, Uncategorized
June 07, 2016

Many college semesters are coming to a close, high school students are wrapping up their year and everyone is looking to work full-time. This affects the market more than most will realize this summer. For many, the job search has taken 1-2 years and hearing that the job market is about to be flooded with…

Career Colleges: Surviving and Thriving

in News
May 05, 2016

For the better part of the last decade, career colleges and for-profit institutions have come under considerable scrutiny – in the news, the political arena and the community – for unethical and fraudulent practices. Because of this, many institutions have been forced to alter their procedures and hundreds have since closed their doors. “The reality…

Meet Amanda Wilson – Asher College Graduate

in health information technology, Medical Administration, Medical Field, Uncategorized
April 07, 2016

Amanda Wilson began working in office administration when she was 15 years old. After years of experience, Amanda lost her job and found herself seeking a total career change. She began to reevaluate her life and look for a new direction. That new direction led her to Asher College. Amanda took the time to talk…

Meet Georgia O’Neal – Asher College Graduate

in Business Administration, career services, Goal Setting, Uncategorized
March 04, 2016

Georgia O'Neal described herself as a negative individual. She said she never smiled, she never laughed and she cried about everything. Now her dad calls her the “positive light in the family.” And at work she is known as “the ray of sunshine.” Georgia credits this change to Asher College. “I'm a very cheerful happy…

Meet Renee Collins – Asher College Graduate

in Billing and Coding, career services, Goal Setting, Medical Administration, Medical Field
February 16, 2016

Renee Collins is an Asher College success story. Renee worked in customer service for more than 20 years. She worked in various fields including medical, telecommunications and the financial sector.  But she wanted to do something different and that led her to Asher College. Renee began attending Asher College in January 2014 and graduated November…

Meet Niki Saunders – Asher College Graduate

in Billing and Coding, career services, Medical Field
February 06, 2016

“If I can do this, anyone can do this.” Those are the words of Asher College success story Niki Saunders. Niki began attending Asher in 2014 and graduated with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Billing and Coding in September 2015. Niki had previously worked in administrative and office positions for various organizations,…

College Campus Director to Life Coach – Meet Asher’s Josh Paulsen

in Uncategorized
January 13, 2016

Josh Paulsen is no stranger to helping people succeed. He has spent the better part of his career working to help people achieve their goals. Since graduating from Texas A & M University, he has worked for 15 years in the education field as a campus director and as Vice President of Operations overseeing multiple…

Overcoming Mental Obstacles to Success

in Uncategorized
January 05, 2016

While there will always be tangible obstacles and constraints, such as time, money and commitments, many of the barriers we face on a daily basis are mental and emotional. Author Elizabeth Gilbert wrote “Your emotions are the slaves to your thoughts, and you are the slave to your emotions.” Negative attitudes and thoughts can play…

Ramp Up Your Professional On-line Presence

in career services, Corporate Training, Goal Setting, Thought Patterns, Uncategorized
November 21, 2015

Social media can be an invaluable tool when searching for a new job.  According to Jobvite’s 2015 Recruiter National Survey, 94% of recruiters use, or plan to use, social media for their searches and an Aberdeen study found that 73% of 18-34 year olds found their last job through a social network.  However, if not…

Asher’s Own Lisa Wrightsman Named This Year’s 40 under 40

in Uncategorized
November 03, 2015

Asher College Student Services Specialist Lisa Wrightsman has been named one of Sacramento Business Journal’s 40 under 40. For the last six years, this event has celebrated the achievements of the area’s young professionals. Lisa’s work with Asher College as well as her dedication to Street Soccer USA has earned her a place amongst this…