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Northeast Named Among Ten Finalists For Aspen Prize For Community College Excellence Northeast Community College has been named as one of ten finalists for the 2017 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s preeminent recognition of high achievement and performance in America’s community colleges. As a 2017 Aspen Prize finalist, Northeast stands as proof of what can be achieved in an open-access environment. Northeast is setting a standard for what all community colleges can accomplish in four crucial areas: student learning, certificate and degree completion, employment and earnings for graduates, and levels of access and success for students. THE ASPEN INSTITUTE SELECTED NORTHEAST AS ONE OF THE NATION’S TOP COMMUNITY COLLEGES FOR MANY REASONS, INCLUDING: TRANSFER RATE Northeast offers a quality education, so students can be confident as they take their next steps toward a career or an advanced degree. Sixty percent of Northeast students graduate in three years or continue their education, well above the national average of thirty-nine percent. ACADEMIC ADVISING In response to student feedback, Northeast has implemented a complete redesign of its academic advising program, including intensive faculty training. Northeast will also transition to a team advising structure, where students will work with both first-year advisors and faculty in their program of study. SUCCESS RATE Northeast’s programs and degrees are based on the needs of today’s businesses, so students gain skills that are practical and in demand. Ninety-nine percent of students are employed or continue their education within six months after graduation from Northeast. CAREER SUCCESS Northeast’s instructors have vast academic and industry experience and are committed to teaching, so students are ready for a career. Eighty-five percent of surveyed employers are satisfied with the skills of Northeast graduates they have employed. The Aspen Prize has been awarded every two years since 2011 by the Aspen Institute, a Washington, DC-based educational and policy studies organization which recognizes outstanding institutions selected from an original pool of more than 1,000 public community colleges nationwide. This fall, teams of national experts traveled to Northeast on behalf of Aspen to learn more about the College’s student achievements and success strategies. Northeast is proud to be part of the community colleges inspired to raise the bar for student success! Main Campus 801 E. Benjamin Ave. | Norfolk, NE 68701 402-371-2020 | northeast.edu Extended Campus Locations O’Neill, South Sioux City, and West Point

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There’s no better time to be a Maverick

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) has more to offer than you might imagine. We invite you to come explore campus and “get to know the O”—Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university. UNO believes in academic excellence by offering coursework that is relevant to the real world. We appreciate learning is a lifelong process and not every route to college is traditional. Students of all backgrounds are welcome on campus. We offer a wide variety of support services and resources to help our students succeed. We understand higher education is a significant investment. That’s why we work hard to reduce financial barriers by keeping tuition and fees affordable and making sure students know about scholarships and financial aid that can help them realize their educational goals. UNO students who come from the Midwest benefit from reduced tuition and fees through special regional tuition programs. UNO is home to six colleges, dedicated to providing rigorous undergraduate and graduate academic programs that are taught by faculty who are global experts in their fields. Our campus combines the resources

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of a cutting-edge research university with a close-knit community. What we like to call “Maverick momentum” is everywhere on campus. Within the past decade, we’ve renovated more than half of our academic space and added new teaching and research facilities. We’ve also taken athletics to the next level by joining the ranks of NCAA Division I sports and building our new Baxter Arena, home of UNO hockey, volleyball, and men’s and women’s basketball. At UNO, you’ll enjoy an authentic college

experience. Our six housing facilities offer apartment-style suites, regular social events, and learning communities that can help you meet your academic goals. Our newly renovated Milo Bail Student Center offers a wide variety of dining options and support services. Take advantage of our campus health and fitness resources by signing up for a group exercise class or swimming laps in our Olympic-size swimming pool. When it’s time to study, hit the books or use state-of-the-art technology at our Dr. C. C. and Mabel L. Criss Library, including 3D printers, virtual reality headsets, and audio/ visual equipment. There’s no shortage of vibrant student life opportunities on campus. We make it easy to get involved. Cheer on the Mavs at a hockey game, discover a new interest by joining a student organization, or make new friends at social events held throughout the year. Our university is firmly anchored to the community through strong partnerships with business, education, government, arts, and civic organizations. In 2014, UNO received the Presidential Award for Economic Opportunity, certifying UNO as a highereducation leader in community engagement. This award is the highest honor a university

Thanks to UNO’s rich history, Mavericks know they are a part of a university committed to diversity and inclusion.

or college can receive from the U.S. government for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement. Our campus is home to the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, a one-ofa-kind space for collaboration that connects local organizations with our students and faculty for projects that make a difference in our community. Thanks to UNO’s rich history, Mavericks know they are a part of a university committed to diversity and inclusion. Our faculty, students, and staff build on that history through research and projects focused on the changing needs of the metropolitan area, state, region, and world. We remain committed to our community through teaching, research, and service. Our students graduate ready to contribute to the workforce and the community. We invite you to explore our campus, where we’re developing new and innovative ways to educate and improve lives every day.

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MAVERICK Omaha is our campus and classroom. With three campuses located in the center of Omaha, UNO’s ties to the city provide relevant learning opportunities to uniquely prepare our graduates to be professionals and active members of their community.

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OUR MISSION: “BE STRONG AND EDUCATE MY CHILDREN”

“I like Little Priest because it offers a sense of community that you can’t really find anywhere else. Even at other community colleges they don’t feel as close knit as this school. You get a lot of one on one time with your instructors. You can reach out to student services, or other staff if you need help. Everyone here wants you to succeed just as much as you want to succeed.” –Alexandra Cleveland Student Senate President

“I choose Little Priest because the faculty are great. In 2002, I received my Associates in Early Childhood Education. While going to school, I really enjoyed the way I was being taught. The atmosphere at Little Priest felt like family.” –Darrell Fierro Student of the Month

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Little Priest Tribal College prepares students for career, preserves Ho-Chunk Language, Culture & History The Little Priest Tribal College (LPTC) is a local and public community college that is open to serve all students from all nations and communities. It operates in the state of Nebraska and is the first and only triballycontrolled college in the state of Iowa. LPTC was named after Chief Little Priest, the last true war chief of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. It was his last spoken words, which now encapsulate our mission: “Be Strong and Educate My Children.” In the Winnebago heritage of respect, integrity and self-reliance, LPTC was chartered in 1996 by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, a sovereign nation, to provide higher education opportunities. LPTC is a land grant institution and is part of the Nebraska Transfer Initiative program. Our focus is to prepare students to transfer and successfully complete a major at a fouryear institution, as well as provide training opportunities for students to upgrade job skills and improve employability. In addition, we provide language and culture classes that celebrate and preserve our cultural heritage. Little Priest issues Associates of Arts and Associates of Science degrees in the following areas: • Business • Early Childhood Education • Indigenous Science Environment • Indigenous Science Health

• Interdisciplinary Studies • Native American Studies • Teacher Education Reasons to attend Little Priest: • Affordable tuition to fit your budget. • Student-friendly class sizes with lots of one-on-one instructor time and support. • Career counseling, academic advising, tutoring • Classrooms in Winnebago, Nebraska and Sioux City, Iowa. • Build credits toward your LPTC degree, certificate, or transfer them later to a fouryear institution. • Quality and caring instructors, staff, and administration. • Cultural enrichment, exploration, and new experiences. Expand Your Horizons at Little Priest! A New Beginning. Register NOW! All students welcome! Summer 2017 classes begin May 22, 2017. Accepting new and transfer students through May 22. Complete an online application at www. littlepriest.edu or email: admissions@littlepriest.edu Main Address: 601 East College Drive, Winnebago, Nebraska 68071 402.878.2380 Sioux City Address: Ho-Chunk Centre, 600 4th Street, Sioux City, Iowa 51101 712-2240113

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Spring Campus Visit Days at St. Luke’s College and certificates in Medical Laboratory Science and Phlebotomy. The college also provides specialty certification internships in Computerized Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound and Mammography. An education at St. Luke’s College combines classroom learning with hospitalbased clinical experiences. Students use advanced techniques and leading technology at St. Luke’s-UnityPoint Health, as well as rural community hospitals, clinics, schools and home health agencies. The College’s small class sizes promote close, personal relationships with other students pursuing the same or similar career goals. In a healthcare industry that is expected to grow, St. Luke’s graduates experience higher than average placement rates and are able to gain employment in a variety of healthcare settings. Contact the Admissions Office at St. Luke’s College for more information on educational opportunities or to reserve your seat at one of the Spring Campus Visit Days: (712) 279-3149 or visit our website: www.stlukescollege.edu.

participate in, the program is limited for now to 20 students per track. As the program expands so with the program offerings. To learn more about Pro-Tech, visit www.dordt.edu/DordtPro-Tech. Dordt College continues to offer more than 90 programs of study, 12 preprofessional programs, 30 clubs, mission trips, music ensembles, intercollegiate sports and intramurals, theatre productions, student publications, and more. Named the number one college for student engagement in the country by the Wall Street Journal, Dordt College students experience a friendly and vibrant community of approximately 1,500 students, most of whom live on campus. At Dordt College, you’ll find things you may not have expected. There’s more at Dordt—more to learn, discover, believe, and do. We invite you check out Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa. Schedule a visit at www.dordt.edu/admissions/visit.

An internship during your college experience can help open the door to a rewarding career. Just imagine what FIVE internships can help you accomplish. Dordt’s two-year, hands-on Pro-Tech program gives students interested in agriculture or manufacturing a significant jump on other technical school graduates because of the time students spend learning in the field. The Professional-Technical program (Pro-Tech) expects to enroll its first class of students in the fall of 2017, pending accreditation. This innovative program is an offering that few, if any, Christian colleges are attempting. Students enrolling in the vocational fields of study will still enjoy a full Dordt College experience, living on campus, worshipping in chapel, and participating in co-curricular activities. Initial programs of study will be in farm operations and manufacturing technology, and because of the number of internships each student will

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St. Luke’s College-UnityPoint Health has scheduled Campus Visit Days for the Spring of 2017. Interested students can register online at www.stlukescollege.edu to make a reservation for one of the following dates and times: Feb.16, 21 or 23. Campus visits will begin at 3 p.m. in the College Building located at 2800 Pierce St. in Sioux City. The agenda for the Visit Days will be as follows: • Welcome • Bachelor, Associate, and Certificate Program Information • Tours and Hands-on Activities • Information on Admissions & Financial Aid • Registered visitors will receive a free College T-shirt Campus Visit Days provide an excellent opportunity for prospective students and their families to learn more about St. Luke’s College. The College has bachelor’s degree completion programs in nursing and health sciences; associate degree programs in nursing, radiology, and respiratory care;

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Get ready for the next step with an education from Nebraska Indian Community College. NICC offers a variety of programs for entry level employment and advanced career opportunities.

Immerse yourself in culture of Nebraska Indian Community College Nebraska Indian Community College (NICC) gives students the chance to learn about the cultures of their community right at home. With three convenient campus locations in Macy, Neb., Santee, Neb., and South Sioux City at 2605 1/2 Dakota Ave., NICC provides quality higher education and lifelong educational opportunities for the Omaha and Santee Dakota tribes, and other learners, and is focused on preserving and revitalizing the cultures of the Omaha and Santee people. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, NICC offers the following two-year programs of study: Associate of Applied Science – Carpentry; Associate of Arts – Business Administration; Associate of Arts – Early Childhood Education; Associate of Arts – General Liberal Arts; Associate of Arts – Human Services; Associate of Arts – Native American Studies; and Associate of Science – General Science Studies. A certificate program in carpentry is also available for students seeking entrylevel employment in a specialized area, occupational advancement, upgraded job skills or personal development. Students are encouraged to participate in academic and non-academic extracurricular activities that promote growth and development. All enrolled NICC students are eligible to participate in social and cultural activities sponsored by various NICC organizations and departments. The NICC Student Senate is a student organization that consists

of student members from each campus. It is designed to encourage and promote social and other extracurricular activities related to Native and non-Native students alike. NICC is a member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC). Students attend an annual spring AIHEC conference and participate in non-academic and academic competitions with other Tribal College students. Students wishing to participate in AIHEC activities must maintain a 2.0 GPA, and meet the individual guidelines. An education at NICC is very affordable. All credit hours are charged at a flat rate of $170 per credit hour, and fees are kept to a minimum. Students just pay a fee for admission and graduation. Financial aid and scholarships are available and distributed among active students each semester. All high school graduates receive a $500 scholarship if enrolled to a Federally recognized Tribe or a Nebraska resident. A new vocational counselor at NICC helps students prepare for the workforce by offering soft skills training to teach students basic job interviewing, how to write a resume, and more. This training benefits NICC and other companies seeking to recruit students. If you want to expand your educational horizons and learn in a rich cultural environment, make plans to attend Nebraska Indian Community College. For more information or to sign up for classes, call recruiter Nicole Parker at 402241-5972 or the NICC general campus at 844440-6422.

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USD: One of the nation’s College seniors: Get a head-start most affordable universities on your job search now The University of South Dakota, just 30 miles northwest of Sioux City in Vermillion, was founded in 1862 and is the only designated public liberal arts university in South Dakota. Named one of America’s most affordable and beautiful campuses, USD is home of the state’s only School of Medicine and School of Law, as well as an internationally-accredited School of Business. USD continuously ranks among the nation’s top research universities, and counts many of the state’s political leaders among its graduates. In addition to medicine, law and business, the university offers the College of Arts & Sciences, the School of Education, the state’s only College of Fine Arts, the College of Health Sciences and the Graduate School. As one of the nation’s most affordable universities, USD offers various tuition options designed to fit student needs. One unique financial opportunity is the Child of Alumni tuition – a plan allowing children of USD alumni to receive in-state tuition for an

undergraduate degree, regardless of where the student lives. Iowa residents are now able to attend USD at the same cost as South Dakota residents, as the university offers in-state tuition rates to new Iowa freshmen and new Iowa resident transfers. See www.usd.edu/Iowa for more information. USD’s 274-acre campus is located in Vermillion, a historic town of 10,000 near the Missouri River. The north side of campus recently received a $66 million upgrade to its athletic facilities next to the famous DakotaDome, including a new basketball/ volleyball arena, enhanced training facilities for athletes, academic space for a Science, Health and Research Lab, and an outdoor track and soccer complex. With an enrollment of more than 10,000, USD is a Division I university with the friendliness and academic excellence of a small private college. Come for a visit and see the University of South Dakota for yourself. Sign up at www. usd.edu/admissions.

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Use these tips and you could walk off that commencement stage toward your first job. BY DANIEL BORTZ

Monster contributor

You’re halfway through your senior year of college, so it’s time to coast, right? You might even be thinking, “Why spend winter break job searching when I can be binge-watching shows on Netflix?” But the thing is, now is the best time to start your job search. Not only because you’ll get a head start on the competition, but because employers aren’t necessarily waiting until May. “Companies are already hiring in many industries,” says University of Virginia’s career counselor Kelly Kennedy, She says even if it’s too early to start applying for jobs in your field, you should begin to identify potential employers, build relationships with recruiters, and polish your resume STAT. And here’s some more good news: 83 percent of employers described the college labor market as “good to excellent,” according to Michigan State University’s annual Recruiter Trends report. The study, which surveyed 4,350 recruiters, also found that starting salaries for 2017 college graduates are expected to increase by 4 percent to 5 percent over 2016 starting salaries. Of course, you get an advantage over other entry-level job seekers by firing up your job search pronto instead of waiting until later in the school year to get started. So, rather than procrastinate, take these steps ASAP. (It might put a damper on your winter break, but you’ll thank us later.)

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An overwhelming 84 percent of employers recruit via social media, a recent Society for Human Resource Management survey found. In addition to creating a robust LinkedIn profile, you’ll also want to leverage Twitter to build your brand. This entails not only following prospective employers but tweeting at recruiters and industry influencers, says John O’Connor, president and CEO at CareerPro, Inc, a Raleigh, N.C. based career coaching and development company. Make sure you use a professional headshot, pack your bio with search engine optimized keywords, and tweet

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consistently (aim for at least one tweet per day).

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While it may be tempting to do your entire job search on your computer (read: from your couch), in-person networking is crucial. “To build a professional network organically, you need to meet people face to face,” says Denver-based career coach Jennifer DeWall. On-campus job fairs are a good starting point, but do your homework. “Find out what companies are going to attend well in advance so that you can prepare,” advises Kennedy. Also, many industry groups and professional associations hold networking events that are open to college students. And, since you’re still on a student’s budget, take advantage of free LinkedIn or Meetup.com groups that are specific to your field.

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Building relationships with alumni is a great way to get your foot in the door for a job interview, but Kennedy says students don’t always use those same connections to boost their job search. “We already have mentoring relationships established with alumni, but many students don’t take advantage of them,” she says. Take the opportunity to connect with two or three alumni who work at prospective employers, and set up

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Briar Cliff student picks hometown university, now he’s going places BY JAMIE JACOBSEN Meet Jacob Hindman. He didn’t venture “far away” for college, but Hindman is going places. A junior biochemistry and business double-major from Sioux City, Iowa, Hindman chose Briar Cliff — a college in his own backyard — because he felt that it was good stepping stone to his future. “Briar Cliff is small enough to get an individualized college experience,” Hindman says, “but it’s big enough to afford students some incredible opportunities.” Like travel, for instance. As an honors program student, Hindman has embarked on trips ranging from Denver, Colo., and the Pacific coast, to a tour of Europe and a mission trip to the poverty stricken country of Honduras. “I’ve actually been to more countries now than states, thanks to Briar Cliff,” he says. Those aren’t the only places he’s showing up. Hindman was also published last spring by the Iowa Academy of Science for his research with his biochemistry professor, Dr. Paul Weber. The two isolated and analyzed certain antioxidantlike components of the root of a prairie turnip located in the Sioux City Prairie adjacent to BCU’s campus.

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PREPARE YOUR RESUME

If you haven’t already, update your resume so that it reflects your internship experience, current GPA, and relevant skills or college coursework. Bear in mind, though, your resume should not be a template. “You need to be able to tweak it to the specific job that you’re applying for,” says Kennedy, who recommends creating a log of your college and internship

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Jacob Hindman, a junior biochemistry and business double-major from Sioux City, is taking advantage of big opportunities available through Briar Cliff University.

“College can get pretty intense, but if After graduating from Briar Cliff, you stay determined, things work out.” Hindman plans to pursue his dream of Hindman says. “As college students, we running his own dental office and raishave the world at our feet.” ing a family.

Search: Now is best time to start job hunt informational interviews with these people either in person or on Skype if they’re out of town, says Lisa Adams, a career coach at Work It Daily. “By starting to build connections now, you’ll have time to deepen relationships before graduation,” Adams says.

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services office that provides students with job-search tools and advice. But these centers get busy during the spring job-search season, December is a good time to meet with one of your school’s EXPAND YOUR SKILL SET career coaches, says Kennedy. Look at job postings to glean what skills or certifications you need to get “At UVA. we review resumes, do hired and take steps to acquire them mock job interviews, and help students before graduation. This could mean identify their short and long-term cataking a course through an online reer goals.” education provider like Udemy.com, © 2017 — Monster Worldwide, Inc. picking up volunteer work, or doing All Rights Reserved. You may not copy, an internship during spring break. reproduce or distribute this article (Save that vacation to South Beach for without the prior written permission after graduation.) “You can always be of Monster Worldwide. improving your resume,” says Adam. This article first appeared on Monster.com. To see other career-related LEVERAGE YOUR SCHOOL’S articles, visit career-advice.monster. CAREER SERVICES CENTER com&lt;http://career-advice.monster. Most colleges have a dedicated career com&gt;.

At Briar Cliff, you’ll be able to chase your dream without racking up a bunch of debt. With our generous financial aid packages, you can get a private school education with a public school price tag!

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5 fast-growing jobs you’ve probably never heard of It could literally pay to find out more about these promising careers. BY MARY ELLEN SLAYTER Monster contributor

If you skim a list of the hottest jobs for the year ahead, you’ll likely see a roll call of the usual suspects like software developer and nurse practitioner. But what if you’re looking for a job that’s a bit off the beaten path— something that will make people lean in and say, “Wait, you do what?” Using the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupation Finder, Monster tracked down five rising, not-so-familiar jobs with salaries that will pique your interest. All of these jobs are expected to grow faster than the BLS’ overall projection of a 6.5 percent increase for U.S. jobs between 2014 and 2024. Get ahead of the curve while you can.

Education/training: Some college expected, but a bachelor’s degree isn’t required. Long-term on-the-job training applies. 2015 median pay: $51,050 per year With a projected growth of a whopping 108 percent, wind turbine technicians (also known as windtechs) are on the forefront of the jobs future. Wind power is a fast-growing alternativeenergy option, and that means there will be a huge demand for people who maintain and repair the turbines that serve as those towers of power.

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Projected 2014–2024 growth: 30 percent Projected new jobs between 2014 and 2024: 10,000 to 49,999 Education/training: Bachelor’s degree is a minimum, typically in a technical field such as engineering or mathematics; an advanced degree may be expected. 2015 median pay: $78,630 per year Numbers geeks, your time is now. Operations research analysts are dedicated probWIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN Projected 2014–2024 growth: 108 percent lem solvers that use advanced math and anaProjected new jobs between 2014 and 2024: lytical methods to come up with practical 1,000 to 4,999 solutions to complex problems in businesses

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ranging from health care to sales and everyMillwrights are one of the prime movthing in between. ers—literally—of the manufacturing sector, because they install, dismantle, repair, reasPHOTOGRAMMETRIST semble and relocate machinery in factories Projected 2014–2024 growth: 29% and other industrial settings. Projected new jobs between 2014 and 2024: 1,000 to 4,999 TECHNICAL WRITERS Education/training: Bachelor’s degree in a Projected 2014–2024 growth: 10 percent field such as geomatics, cartography or geProjected new jobs between 2014 and 2024: ography is required. 5,000 to 9,999 2015 median pay: $61,880 per year Education/training: A bachelor’s degree Photogrammetrists take the details of is typically expected, along with expertise photographs—usually from satellites or on the subject area that’s being explained. 2015 median pay: $70,240 per year airplanes—and use them to make specialized maps. The job requires an eye for details Think of all the cool, new tech gizmos that and deep tech skills, as almost all maps are are released to the public every year. Now now electronic and optimized for mobile. think of how users learn how to operate those (And you’ll probably need to practice saying gizmos. “photogrammetrist.”) Technical writers translate complicated subjects for more general audiences. MILLWRIGHT © 2017 — Monster Worldwide, Inc. All Projected 2014–2024 growth: 16 percent Rights Reserved. You may not copy, reproProjected new jobs between 2014 and 2024: duce or distribute this article without the 5,000 to 9,999 prior written permission of Monster WorldEducation/training: High-school degree wide. This article first appeared on Monster. is minimum, followed by a four-year ap- com. To see other career-related articles, prenticeship. visit career-advice.monster.com&lt;http:// 2015 median pay: $48,410 per year career-advice.monster.com&gt;.

Iowa Lakes grad aims at master’s degree, world-level wrestling Though two-time NJCAA National Champion Alfredo “Freddie” Rodriguez has graduated from Iowa Lakes Community College, he still has some goals he’d like to pin down. After Iowa Lakes, Rodriguez transferred to Oklahoma, then pursued his wrestling career at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, competing in the NCAA Division I wrestling championships at Madison Square Garden. At times during his life, things didn’t look very bright for Rodriguez, but he made his way to Iowa Lakes and the culture – and his coach – helped make him a better man. “Coach Alesch was a caring person who wanted to see me succeed,” Rodriguez said. “It was an easy decision to come to Iowa Lakes because of him.” And the college helped as well. “Not only did (Iowa Lakes) build me back, but they made me a better person than I was before,” Rodriguez said. As he wraps up his last year as a Cougar, he still has goals for this season – and the future. First, he wants to be the best teammate he can be to his fellow wrestlers, and he wants his team at Southern Illinois to win a

Southern Conference title. Second, he wants to “wrestle through every position every second I am on the mat,” because using a varied approach keeps opponents guessing. Upon graduation, there are still more lofty goals to accomAlfredo “Freddie” plish. Rodriguez started his “I am lookeducation at Iowa Lakes ing to pursue a CC and went on to master’s degree compete in the NCAA Division I championships in social work and be a graduat Madison Square ate assistant Garden. coach while still competing trying to make world teams at the senior level,” Rodriguez said.

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High school tudents who visit the Morningside College campus can get a feel for the college experience and have the opportunity to meet with professors one on one.

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Campus visits make it easy to choose a college When making such a big decision as where to go to college, you don’t want to feel like you are flipping a coin between schools. That’s why Adriana Johnson encourages high school students to make time for campus visits. They helped her be sure she made the right decision to come to Morningside College. “It’s a gut feeling,” said the college freshman from Salt Lake City, Utah. “When you step on campus, you know. Walking around, the connections between people, the interactions, just felt so good. People were saying hi to me. “After I went to Morningside, every other college felt not right. It just wasn’t a click for me.” Johnson wanted to play softball, so during her visit to Morningside, she met with the

coach and the players on the team. “You could just tell the community that you were going to be in if you played that sport,” she said. “Like some schools I went to, they weren’t trying to get to know me as much as these girls.” Johnson also fell in love with the newly renovated Dimmitt Hall, the largest residence hall at Morningside and the building where most students live their freshman year. “Dimmitt was nice,” she said. “I like Dimmitt because you go to some colleges and you’re like, ‘I really am living in this place?’ Some of them are scary. So it was nice to have that feel like home.” Jacob Holck was dead set on going to college at one of the state schools. But Morningside sent him an email inviting him

to apply, and he kept getting calls from the admissions office asking him to visit campus. The last call from the director of admissions at Morningside. “She kind of caught me at a busy time, and I said, ‘You know what? I’ll do it,’” said the college freshman from Merrill, Iowa. “That way they’d get out of my hair.” Holck didn’t expect to get much out of the visit, as he was already familiar with Morningside College, but it ended up being much more than a tour of the buildings on campus. “When you take a college visit, it’s a completely different experience,” he said. “It’s not just walking through.” Holck wanted to double major in political science and agriculture. He had the opportunity to meet

one-on-one with professors from both departments and develop a plan for how he could get into law school in four years to study ag law. And he appreciated how financial aid worked with him to make Morningside affordable. “You actually got to sit down and talk with professors and meet one-on-one with someone rather than 15-on-one,” he said. “You can actually hear what’s going on and actually figure out campus. That was the thing that kind of drew me in. At Morningside, I’m not just a number. I’m Jacob.” Experience Morningside for yourself! Go to www.morningside.edu and schedule a campus visit. Senior Visit Days are Monday, Feb. 20, and Friday, March 17, or schedule an individual visit.

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