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Choosing to make Compass Career College the next step in your life plan just became that much wiser. Since we’ve become an Accredited Test Facility for the American Welding Society (AWS) Certification Exam, welding students can easily transition from their classes to their official certification in the field! Even better, you can do it all in one location at a low cost.

There’s a common consensus that CNAs, or Certified Nursing Assistants, get dealt some of the most challenging tasks in the Nursing field. But, what do you think makes them so special to medical professionals and patients alike? It’s their passion for care, dedication to their patients, and willingness to tackle just about any task—no matter how difficult.

This month we celebrated Nurses Week and International Nurses Day on May 12th. It's common knowledge that nursing is one of the most respected fields, and the need for practical nurses is growing exponentially as baby boomers age and need more care. 

Our school is hard at work training the next generation of Licensed Practical Nurses, and there are several reasons why Compass is the best vocational school for getting your foot in the door.

At Compass Career College, those looking to better their lives can start their education soon. What’s even better? A meaningful job may be less than a year away.

Compass Career College helps people quickly obtain the skills necessary to provide valuable services in their chosen field – and careers that can provide for their families. With programs in practical nursing, allied health, cosmetology and welding, Compass Career College has the answer for those who wish to make more of their work life. 

​Trade school can be the solution in ensuring a profitable and satisfying career. With options such as cosmetology, welding or careers in the field of healthcare, a trade school can be a very quick path to the rest of students’ lives.

People who choose trade schools often do so with an understanding that shorter programming can lead to high paying professions. In-demand professionals are graduates of trade schools, often beginning businesses of their own that support not only their own families but those of several people they employ.