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Success at Berkeley College and beyond—entrepreneur couple finds the perfect recipe

December 18, 2024

Danielle O’Neill and Vanessa Guzman recall how they met in a Berkeley College class in 2019, and how their friendship turned into not only a romantic partnership, but an expanding business venture as well.

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Students gain important career, interpersonal, and life skills in General Education courses at Berkeley College

November 21, 2024

Known for proven career-focused degree and certificate programs that prepare students for success in a wide range of career fields, learning at Berkeley College goes far beyond the hands-on skill training taught in the major courses within each program. Today’s employers look for graduates with strong interpersonal and critical-thinking skills as well as robust communication abilities when hiring. And Berkeley goes above and beyond in providing opportunities to develop these essential competencies.

From Medical Assistant to BSN

September 11, 2023

Progressing gradually from a Medical Assistant Associate’s degree program to a Practical Nurse program and eventually to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program—all within the Berkeley College School of Health Studies—Kristin Trainor has confidently built her skillset and earned credentials that open up numerous career possibilities in the highly in-demand healthcare field.

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Working Together to Tackle Hunger

November 27, 2019

Giving back to the communities it serves has always been a tradition at Berkeley College, where students learn about social responsibility in conjunction with their career-focused education.

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Berkeley College strengthens its brand, reinforces its commitment to students

July 9, 2019

Berkeley College unveiled its new marketing theme and branding efforts in truly royal fashion—in the Grand Ballroom of The Legacy Castle in Pompton Lakes, NJ at an “All Associates Day” gathering attended by administration, faculty, and staff from all campuses and support offices.

Berkeley Students Visit Capitol Hill for a Unique Learning Experience

June 11, 2019

While Berkeley College is known for its experienced professors who bring their first-hand professional experience to the classroom, a group of students recently traveled to Washington, DC for a different kind of hands-on learning experience. Student Hill Day, as it’s known at Berkeley, offers a unique opportunity for students to meet with senators, members of the House of Representatives, and other key legislators in their actual working environments.

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