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New Online Course Teaches People How to Use Art to Heal and Feel Better

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Health, Mastermind, Multimedia, Morrison, Art, Fibromyalgia, Platt College, Lupus, Interior design, Hospital

PRESCOTT, Ariz., Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Could looking at art restore people's health as well as their souls? According to Annessa Morrison, if done properly in the manner she prescribes, it may very well do so.

Key Points: 
  • According to Annessa Morrison, if done properly in the manner she prescribes, it may very well do so.
  • Working under the name Abstract Annessa, Morrison has been painting full-time for eight years after discovering that viewing and creating art helped her heal from the debilitating symptoms of lupus and fibromyalgia.
  • And in my course available on the Mastermind platform, I walk people through every step of what I did that worked for me."
  • The Art Alternative course has been endorsed by chiropractic physician Robert Boehland and mind body medicine, energy healing, traditional naturopath and emotion code specialist Dr. Janina Ward.

A New Line of Art Prints Hopes to Spur Conversations That Bridge People's Differences

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Fibromyalgia, Platt College, Morrison, Finger, Painting, Life, Collection, Multimedia, View, Ether, Book, Toy, Music, Interior design, Giclée

PRESCOTT, Ariz., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- When done well, art can spark conversations among strangers and intimates alike. It can also help people to heal. With that in mind, Prescott, Arizona, resident Annessa Morrison has created a set of 11 art prints that feature hands because she says, they are expressive, personal and embody the characteristics of the person they belong to. Working under the name Abstract Annessa, she has been painting full-time for eight years after discovering that viewing and creating art helped her heal from debilitating lupus and fibromyalgia.

Key Points: 
  • Working under the name Abstract Annessa, she has been painting full-time for eight years after discovering that viewing and creating art helped her heal from debilitating lupus and fibromyalgia.
  • Morrison's Idol Hands were conceived as a call to action to find out what people have in common.
  • "You can't tell the race or gender of the hands [in the paintings], which was deliberate," she says.
  • They range in price from $9.99 for a digital download to several hundred dollars, with gicle and archival prints the most expensive.

Bernie and Babs vs. the Virus Helps Young Children Understand How Their Body Fights Illnesses

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Multimedia, Language, Parent, Pain, Platt College, Hacks, Lupus, Manuscript, Reading, Patient, Disease, Virus

Grandma Ness first had the idea for Bernie and Babs vs. the Virus, 20-years ago, and had put the project aside.

Key Points: 
  • Grandma Ness first had the idea for Bernie and Babs vs. the Virus, 20-years ago, and had put the project aside.
  • She was reminded of it when she moved an art cabinet and the nascent work fell out and was grabbed by her dog.
  • The following is an example of the language used in the book:
    There's no cause to whimper, whine, or frown
    And the Babs the Bot Queens fix it throughout.
  • Bernie and Babs vs. the Virus is the first book in her Adventures in Healing series.

Ancora Helps Companies and Colleges to Address the Driver Shortage

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Monday, February 14, 2022
Technology, Business, Ancora, CEO, BTI, Curriculum, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, AAI, Indeed, Nursing, The Creative Circus, Student, Platt College, Bureau of Labor Statistics, MMC, McCann School of Business & Technology, CDL, Employment, Government, Education, Industry, Medicine

ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ancora Education is doing its part to help ease the national shortage of professional truck drivers.

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  • ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ancora Education is doing its part to help ease the national shortage of professional truck drivers.
  • Over the last year, Ancora has partnered with community colleges to launch successful CDL Class A training programs, and with Fortune 100 companies and government agencies to deliver CDL training for employees.
  • Every year, trucks move nearly $800 billion in gross freight revenue, representing more than 80.4% of the nation's freight.
  • With a team of qualified instructors at the forefront, Ancora trains individuals how to safely operate and maintain tractor trailer vehicles.

SUNY Nassau Community College Partners With Ancora Corporate Training to Offer Commercial Driver's License Training (CDL-A)

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
Education, The Creative Circus, Platt College, MMC, Knowledge, NCC, AAI, Indeed, BTI, Student, Government, Commercial driver's license, SUNY, Center, Driver's licenses in the United States, Workforce development, McCann School of Business & Technology, CDL, Multimedia, Technology, Workforce, Business, Nassau Community College, Medicine

GARDEN CITY, N.Y., Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SUNY Nassau Community College (NCC), the largest single-campus community college in the SUNY college system, is partnering with Ancora Corporate Training (Ancora) to offer Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) training programs for SUNY Nassau students.

Key Points: 
  • GARDEN CITY, N.Y., Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SUNY Nassau Community College (NCC), the largest single-campus community college in the SUNY college system, is partnering with Ancora Corporate Training (Ancora) to offer Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A) training programs for SUNY Nassau students.
  • "At SUNY Nassau Community College we strive to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to advance their careers and become contributing members of the community," said Mark Lausch, Vice President for Academic Affairs at SUNY Nassau Community College.
  • SUNY Nassau Community College is an institution where nearly 14,000 full-time, part-time, workforce development and continuing education students start and continue their successful journey through higher education.
  • Ancora brands include Ancora Corporate Training, Arizona Automotive Institute (AAI), Berks Technical Institute (BTI), Edge Tech Academy, McCann School of Business & Technology, Miller-Motte College (MMC), Platt College, South Texas Vocational Technical Institute (STVT), and The Creative Circus.

Rockland Community College Partners With Ancora Corporate Training for Career Skills Academy Course Expansion

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
State University of New York, MMC, State university system, Adult, Technology, BTI, Student, Platt College, The Creative Circus, Education, Community college, McCann School of Business & Technology, CDL, Business, AAI, Rockland Community College, Program, Ancora, Indeed, Multimedia, RCC, Fulbright Program, SUNY, Medicine, Hudson Valley

SUFFERN, N.Y., Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Rockland Community College (RCC), a member of the SUNY college system with 8,000 students in the Hudson Valley area, has selected Ancora Corporate Training to manage a portfolio of courses for its Career Skills Academy, including web and app development, mechatronics, wireless technician training, and commercial driver's license (CDL) Class-A training.

Key Points: 
  • SUFFERN, N.Y., Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Rockland Community College (RCC), a member of the SUNY college system with 8,000 students in the Hudson Valley area, has selected Ancora Corporate Training to manage a portfolio of courses for its Career Skills Academy, including web and app development, mechatronics, wireless technician training, and commercial driver's license (CDL) Class-A training.
  • "We are thrilled to offer these important courses to the residents of Rockland County," said Dr.Michael A. Baston, President of Rockland Community College.
  • RCC is also proud to provide career training and professional development to adult learners looking to change careers or upgrade their skills through its new Career Skills Academy.
  • Ancora brands include Ancora Corporate Training, Arizona Automotive Institute (AAI), Berks Technical Institute (BTI), Edge Tech Academy, McCann School of Business & Technology, Miller-Motte College (MMC), Platt College, South Texas Vocational Technical Institute (STVT), and The Creative Circus.

Ancora Corporate Training to Manage CDL Training Program at Northern Virginia Community College

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Online, MMC, Workforce, College, NOVA, Indeed, Virginia Community College System, CDL, The Creative Circus, VCCS, Driver's licenses in the United States, AAI, Commonwealth, Technology, Multimedia, Northern Virginia Community College, Education, Government, United States commercial driver's license training, McCann School of Business & Technology, Business, School, BTI, Platt College, Student, Medicine, Management

ANNANDALE, Va., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As part of its work with the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), Ancora Corporate Training (Ancora) will manage the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), the largest public institution in Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation.

Key Points: 
  • ANNANDALE, Va., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As part of its work with the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), Ancora Corporate Training (Ancora) will manage the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), the largest public institution in Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation.
  • VCCS selected Ancora during a competitive bidding process designed to identify the most qualified vendors to provide CDL training for its member schools.
  • Based in Arlington, Texas, Ancora Corporate Training is quickly becoming a notable player in the corporate training marketplace.
  • Northern Virginia Community College is the largest institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of America's largest community colleges.

100% of 2020 Graduating Class of Platt College-Tulsa's Practical Nursing (PN) Program Pass State Licensing Exam

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Health care, Health, Nursing credentials and certifications, Licensed practical nurse, Nursing, Nursing education, Platt College, Nursing degrees in the United States, Nursing in the United States

The Practical Nursing (PN)program is challenging and these students each and every day studied around both family and work obligations.

Key Points: 
  • The Practical Nursing (PN)program is challenging and these students each and every day studied around both family and work obligations.
  • The Practical Nursing (PN) program includes coursework in Fundamentals of Nursing, Human Development, Medical Terminology, Nutrition and Pharmacology, plus a hands-on training clinical practicum at local healthcare facilities.
  • Students who graduate from the 14-month program at Platt College-Tulsa earn an Associates Degree in Occupational Studies in Practical Nursing, or AOS degree.
  • Following completion of coursework students take the Oklahoma State Licensure Exam for Practical Nursing and are a fully Licensed Practical Nurse, or LPN, after passing the exam.

Thanks to Schools like Platt College, 2,000 Adult Students Go Back to Class, Earn High School Diplomas

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Monday, January 11, 2021
Penn Foster, Platt College, Platt, Education in the United States

That's when she learned about a high school completion program funded by Platt College that covers the cost of the coursework and is offered online by Penn Foster High School, with in-person support provided at the Platt College Tulsa campus.

Key Points: 
  • That's when she learned about a high school completion program funded by Platt College that covers the cost of the coursework and is offered online by Penn Foster High School, with in-person support provided at the Platt College Tulsa campus.
  • "Graduating from Penn Foster has been a blessing" said Kari Donavan who took advantage of the funding provided by Platt for the high school completion program.
  • Since 2016, Ancora Education schools have funded 3,500 students without a high school diploma into the Penn Foster high school completion program.
  • Students enrolled in the high school completion program are under no obligation to take future classes or programs at Platt.

Marian University Updates Nursing School Curriculum, Invests in New Technology

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Health, Nursing education, Nursing in the United States, National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Nursing school, Nursing, National Council Licensure Examination, Nursing credentials and certifications, Duquesne University School of Nursing, Platt College

They include updating the nursing school curriculum, raising the NCLEX-RN scores of nursing school graduates to among the best in the state and investing more than $1 million in technology improvements.

Key Points: 
  • They include updating the nursing school curriculum, raising the NCLEX-RN scores of nursing school graduates to among the best in the state and investing more than $1 million in technology improvements.
  • That starts with Dr. Kimberly Udlis, (PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP), the Associate Dean and Chief Nurse Administrator for the Marian University Nursing Department.
  • Also, Marian University nursing graduates recently achieved a NCLEX pass rate of 96%, according to official statistics from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) NCLEX Program Report.
  • Marian University is a regionally accredited, co-educational Catholic University that inspires personal and professional success through an engaging, values-based education.