Berkeley Today Stories

A diverse group of individuals gathered in front of a whiteboard, engaged in collaboration
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.
Kristen Trainor standing for a picture
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.
Female working on a computer in a national security office
February 6, 2020
Few career fields are as important—or change as rapidly—as national security. The growing need for trained, qualified professionals to address threats to safety spans both the public and private sectors. One of the few programs of its kind in the area, the Berkeley College Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree program in National Security is designed to prepare those professionals through a dynamic curriculum taught by experienced instructors.
Group of Berkeley staff and students with players from the NY Jets in front of Food Bank of NY truck
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.