IntelliTec Colleges Blog

Use These 6 Career Tips to Get the Job You Want Today!

Follow these 6 simple steps and get the job you want, when you want it.

Step 1: Pinpoint Your Direction.

Are you completely certain about what you want to do, right? If not, identify all of your strengths, weaknesses, likes, dislikes and interests when thinking about your career plan. Read about fields that interest you and talk to others who are doing jobs that you find interesting.

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Know the Facts About Earth Day: April 22d

The seed of Earth Day was planted many years before its début celebration in 1970 on April 22. Scientists and conservationists became aware that the phenomenal post-war growth of American industry — and its attendant air and water pollution — was destroying much of the natural world. Air pollution in Los Angeles, New York City and other urban areas had reached such dangerously high levels that human health impacts were immediate and undeniable. And in what may be the most famous man-made disaster of the decade, Ohio’s Cuyahoga River, which flowed through Cleveland and other industrial cities, caught fire in 1969 from all the hazardous wastes that were regularly dumped into it.

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Written by: Shivaun Martynes

Check out the Computer and Network Systems Technology Degree Today!

Are you the first person your friends and family call with their computer problems? What if you could get paid to do that? With an information technology degree, you can!

If you have strong problem-solving abilities, good communication skills and an understanding of computer network systems, this just might be the opportunity you’ve been looking for. Take our advice to find a program that can train you how to successfully plan, design and implement a secure network environment.

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There is always something new and exciting happing at IntelliTec College – either on-campus or in the community.

We’ve developed an official IntelliTec College Press Room to help you stay connected with what’s going on at your campus – in Colorado Springs, Grand Junction, or Pueblo.

Visit the IntelliTec College Press Room today to stay informed about:

• Recent Press Releases
• IntelliTec “In the News”
• Community Outreach Events
• Awards and Achievements of IntelliTec students, graduates or staff
• Career and Industry Articles by Program

About IntelliTec College in Colorado

IntelliTec College provides hands-on career training in Colorado with associate degree (occupational) and professional certificate programs. Campuses include Colorado Springs, Grand Junction and Pueblo. IntelliTec College has been training people for new careers in Colorado since 1965. Request more information about career training programs or call IntelliTec at 1-800-248-2282. Website: http://www.IntelliTecCollege.com.

For more information about IntelliTec College graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the programs and other important info, visit http://www.intelliteccollege.com/your-right-to-know.php.

 

April 27th - 2nd Annual 9Health Fair at IntelliTec College in Colorado Springs

Press Release – For Immediate Release

Colorado Springs, CO — The opportunity for a comprehensive check of your health in a neighborhood near you is just around the corner! With more than 20 free and eight low-cost health screenings offered for everyone to keep their health in check, communities are gearing up to host a Southern Colorado Health Fair open to anyone 18 and older.  9Health Fair will host its 2^nd annual health fair at IntelliTec Colleges in Colorado Springs CO on April 27^th at 2504 E. Pikes Peak Avenue.  Check www.KOAA.com for locations and the screenings offered here.

“Together with KOAA5/30, the exclusive television partner of the Southern Colorado Health Fairs, we continue to encourage Coloradans to rally their family, friends and neighbors to own their health in 2013 and beyond, said Jim Goddard, President and CEO of 9Health Fair.  “And as always, you can also expect to see the same high quality screenings from years past as we look to help our participants celebrate life.”

In addition to offering free and low-cost health screenings that address today’s most critical health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, cervical cancer, prostate cancer, mental health and more, this year, select locations will be offering a new Gluten Sensitivity screening ($45).  This screening uses a simple blood draw stick to determine if your body is sensitive to certain grains such as flours, bread products, pasta, breakfast cereals, cakes, and cookies. (more…)

Top Skills Employers are Looking For

Many people overlook the importance of “soft skills” and I would like to encourage all of us to pay attention to the following skills that we should be using and demonstrating on a daily basis. Focusing on your personal qualities could make the difference between just being invited to an interview or landing the job.

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IntelliTec's Automotive Technician Programs in Colorado Springs, Grand Junction and Pueblo are Official Snap-on Partners

Press Release – For Immediate Release

Colorado Springs, Colorado – IntelliTec College is an official Snap-on Partner, offering training and certification in the use of Snap-on equipment. Snap-on tools are used in virtually every automotive repair facility in America. Therefore, students possessing this specialized training may be considered more marketable in the workforce and can be better prepared for their future careers.

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Written by: Shivaun Martynes

Health Information Technology Degree at IntelliTec

Do your friends ever tire of your meticulous attention to detail? What if that very quality could be your ticket to a great new career as a Health Information Technician?

Health Information Technicians interact with people in a medical environment without having to give shots or draw blood. If you’re ready to work in a professional healthcare setting and are good with numbers and organization, then you might just be the perfect candidate for a career in Health Information Technology.

Are you ready to take that first step to a rewarding career? This article will help you find the right Heath Information Technology degree program that can give you valuable hands-on skills to become a Health Information Technician in Colorado.

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Career Advice: Starter Job vs Dream Job

By now, most of us have come to terms with the fact that we will probably not become astronauts, actors, rock stars, or NFL athletes. Instead, we have opted for more realistic careers and are getting the education we need to become medical assistants, massage therapists, business/administrative professionals, and many more. So what’s next?

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Find Out What Employers Want

Gaining employment is about so much more than just having the skills for the job itself. An automotive technician may be the best in his or her field, but can easily lose the job for showing up late or being disrespectful to another employee or client.

Do you know what skills employers in your chosen field are looking for? More importantly, do you posses those qualities? If not, be prepared to develop them, starting today!

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