For working adult learners, those first few steps toward returning to college can be intimidating. How will you make time for school when you have to go to work, stay on top of adult responsibilities and maybe even raise a family? How can you feel confident that the education you’re getting is the right one to get you where you want to be? How will you find the support you need to take the right courses, stay on track for a timely graduation and find a job after you complete your degree?
The answer? By enrolling at Peirce College, Philadelphia’s school for adult learners since 1865. At Peirce, you can take your courses online or on campus, and you can even switch between online and on-campus learning any week when your needs or schedule necessitates it. And with courses starting approximately every two months, you can enroll almost any time of the year and expedite your time to graduation. Peirce’s market-relevant coursework and supportive staff and faculty will help you learn the skills and knowledge you need to advance your career and do everything they can to help you finish your education and experience career growth.
And for PHMC employees, there’s also one other great advantage to choosing Peirce: affordable tuition rates. Thanks to our corporate partnership, PHMC employees and the spouses and dependents of employees can enjoy a tuition discountat Peirce College.
To receive your Peirce College corporate discount, simply complete a Peirce College application and select your employer when asked how you heard about Peirce. A Peirce admissions representative will then be in touch to guide you through the next steps. To see a full list of benefits Peirce offers through our corporate partnership with PHMC, click here. We’ll also waive your $50 undergraduate application fee.
District 1199C was formed in 1974 through collective bargaining agreements between District 1199C of the National Union of Hospital & Health Care Employees (NUHHCE) and 11 Philadelphia hospitals. Today, the Training Fund is available to those looking for guidance and support along their career path. Its programs and class offerings were designed to appeal to the needs of both healthcare employees and the healthcare industry at large. District 1199C’s Career Pathways train and develop graduates, enabling them to meet employer expectations and preparing them for the constantly evolving world of healthcare professions.
Regardless of what your experience level, educational background, career goals and whoever and wherever you are, District 1199C believes that lifelong learning is necessary to getting you to where you want to be. That’s why it provides work-based education and builds career pathways for workers of all skill levels and backgrounds.
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