Since its establishment in 1891, Heald Fresno has evolved into a
leading career college that offers a range of programs in
healthcare, business and technology. As the San Joaquin Valley
emerges as a great market for new jobs with top employers, we
continue to carry out our tradition of educating students to
become uniquely qualified for rewarding careers.
Accounting is the perfect program for people who like to work
with numbers. Individuals who specialize in this area are
generally good at math and very detail-oriented.
Because financial integrity and accurate reporting are crucial to
business success across all industries, the accounting field
enjoys relatively consistent growth, even in a fluctuating
economy. Since today's accounting professionals play a pivotal
role in a company's performance, people with a background in
accounting are in demand.
Graduates of Heald's accounting program pursue rewarding careers
in positions, such as accounting assistant, bookkeeper,
accounting clerk, accounts payable/receivable clerk, payroll
clerk and administrative assistant. Your job responsibilities
will vary depending on your job title and the size and type of
company where you work. In smaller organizations, the accounting
staff handles all aspects of financial management, whereas
accounting professionals in larger offices are more specialized.
While entry-level staffers generally post transaction details,
total accounts and calculate interest charges, more advanced
employees balance finances and ensure the accuracy of accounts.
No matter what your position, you'll use computers to generate
reports and manage spreadsheets.
As technology continues to evolve, accounting professionals will
be expected to keep pace. Your Heald education covers financial
software and basic computer technology, which will give you the
advantage you need to continue to grow and stay competitive
throughout your career.
Associate's or Diploma in Business Administration
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Is a career in business administration right for me?
Business administration is the perfect program for people who
want to get broad exposure to the business world and a solid
foundation in business fundamentals. Individuals who specialize
in this area generally have good multi-tasking skills and a knack
for problem solving.
What's the job outlook?
No business succeeds today without a broad base of versatile
employees who can respond to the changing needs of the workplace.
Today's job market demands capable, motivated, business-savvy
individuals who exhibit proficiency in a range of business
applications, and above all, professional polish. That's why
employers are looking for people who are team-minded and can
juggle multiple tasks at a time.
What will I do with my education?
Graduates of Heald's business administration program have a wide
range of skills that can be applied in various fields. You'll be
qualified to pursue rewarding business administration careers in
positions, such as administrative assistant, office assistant,
office manager, management trainee and customer service
representative. It's a versatile degree, so the skills you gain
will be of use to you in any business administration job.
Associate's or Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism
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Is a career in the travel industry right for me?
Hospitality and tourism is the perfect program for people who
want to get broad exposure to the travel industry. Individuals
who specialize in this area generally have great people skills
and a knack for problem solving.
What's the job outlook?
Opportunities in this field are continually growing as millions
of tourists visit Hawaii annually (this program is only available
at Heald's Honolulu campus). Travel and tourism is the number one
industry of Hawaii, and it accounts for 25% of total employment
for the state.* Travelers now visit Hawaii for both leisure and
business, creating a surge in the demand for qualified
professionals to serve their needs.
What will I do with my education?
Graduates of Heald's hospitality and tourism program pursue
rewarding careers in various positions, including travel agent,
reservationist, tour coordinator, administrative assistant,
events coordinator, catering assistant or front desk clerk. With
your Heald degree, you'll be qualified to work in a number of
different settings, ranging from hotels to travel agencies to
airlines.
Certificate in Office Skills
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Is office skills the right program for me?
Office Skills is the perfect program for people who want to learn
how to run an office efficiently. Individuals who specialize in
this area are generally good at multi-tasking and working as a
part of a team.
What's the job outlook?
Businesses rely on the expertise of their support staff more and
more every day. Job applicants who know their way around office
technologies and computer software have a competitive edge with
employers. Those that can provide unbiased proof of their skills,
in the form of industry-recognized certifications, have the
greatest potential for becoming a valuable part of a business
team. Official certifications reassure employers that you have
the know-how to be productive on the job.
What will I do with my education?
Graduates of Heald's Office Skills program pursue a variety of
rewarding positions. It's the perfect program for someone
entering the workplace for the first time, someone re-entering
the workplace after some time or a current jobholder who wants to
upgrade his or her skills.
Associate's or Diploma in Sales and Marketing
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Is a career in sales and marketing right for me?
Sales and marketing specialists are good communicators. They're
skilled at finding ways to convey a company's strengths and to
promote its products.
What's the job outlook?
Sales and marketing are increasingly important to businesses as
they battle for consumers' attention in today's complex
communications environment. With so many products and services
available in the global marketplace, companies are challenged to
get the word out about the particular benefits of their
offerings. That's why skilled sales and marketing professionals
are in such high demand. Employees who can effectively
communicate about a company's strengths and successfully promote
its goods and services have the potential to propel their company
forward.
What will I do with my education?
Graduates of Heald's sales and marketing program pursue rewarding
positions, including sales consultant, retail sales associate,
customer service representative, marketing coordinator, client
service representative and call center representative.
As a marketing specialist, you will be responsible for
communicating about the advantages of obtaining your company's
products or benefiting from the use of its services. Your
objective will be to make your target audience aware of all that
your company has to offer. If you were to work in sales, your
role would be to secure new customers or clients and to increase
your company's share of its particular market. No matter which
position you hold, your Heald degree will help prepare you for
great success in the sales and marketing field.
Associate's or Diploma in Software Technologies
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Is a career in software technologies right for me?
Software technologies is the perfect program for people who want
to master both office and computer skills. Individuals who
specialize in this area are generally good at multi-tasking and
working with computers.
What's the job outlook?
Computers create countless efficiencies in today's marketplace,
making them the essential ingredient to business success. The
demand for computer support specialists is steadily increasing as
their employers rely on them to provide technical assistance to
their colleagues. In fact, computer specialists are projected to
be among the fastest-growing occupations through 2010.* Employers
in today's job market are seeking job candidates who have
up-to-date computer skills and the ability to keep pace with
evolving technologies.
What will I do with my education?
Graduates of Heald's software technologies program pursue
rewarding careers in a variety of positions, including software
specialist, computer support specialist, technology coordinator,
help desk specialist, customer service representative and
administrative assistant.
As a specialist in this field, you will perform a variety of
administrative and computer support tasks. Your duties might
include creating presentation materials for your team members or
troubleshooting problems with computer hardware and software. No
matter what position you hold, your Heald degree will help
prepare you for great success in the workplace.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics
Program availability may vary by campus and by quarter.
