Carrington College® and Carrington College® California Announce August Open House

PHOENIX, Aug. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrington College and Carrington College California, part of the DeVry family of schools, will host a campus-wide open house on Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Current and prospective students are invited to explore the various programs and career opportunities, meet with faculty members, and attend interactive classroom tours. Carrington offers a number of careers including medical assisting, dental assisting, medical billing and coding, pharmacy technology and more. Program availability varies by campus. Attendees can meet with Carrington representatives to learn more about financing higher education as well.

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"We are hosting the Open House as a way to introduce the community to educational programs available at Carrington which lead to careers in healthcare," said Robert Paul, president of Carrington Colleges Group.  "Our goal is to help our students develop the practical skills and professional acumen they need to succeed in their chosen field.   The Open House is an ideal place for interested students to determine which program is the best fit for their career goals."

During the Open House, visitors will learn about Carrington's program offerings, the hands-on approach to learning, graduate employment services and financial aid.  Summer and fall class schedules will be available as well.  Attendees will also have the opportunity to "Crash a Class" of their choosing in order to observe current Carrington students and faculty in action.   

For more information about degree and certificate programs offered at Carrington College and Carrington College California campuses, or to register for classes, go to www.carrington.edu or call (855) 237-1134.

About Carrington Colleges Group
Carrington Colleges Group comprises two separate institutions, Carrington College and Carrington College California, which offers a diverse range of programs that lead to a certificate or associate degree. As the starting point for health care careers, the college offers programs to prepare students for careers in the medical, dental and veterinary fields. Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), 750 First St. NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002, 202-336-6780.  ACICS is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Carrington College California is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Commu­nity and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC/WASC), 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, 415-506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additionally, many of the programs at each college are accredited by specialized accrediting bodies, which focus on specific occupational fields. Programmatic accreditation varies by campus; please check the web site or catalog for accreditation information for your campus. The colleges provide employment-focused, outcome-based, postsecondary education and training.

Carrington Colleges Group is a part of DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV), a global provider of educational services. For more information about Carrington Colleges Group, visit http://carrington.edu/carrington-colleges-group/.

SOURCE Carrington Colleges Group

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