Everest College’s Third Annual Survey Finds More Work and Less Pay Rank as Top Contributors to Job Stress; Overall Worker Angst Jumps Significantly from 2012--The U.S. unemployment rate may be falling, but stress levels continue to rise among workers as more than eight in 10 employed Americans said they are stressed out on the job amid heavier workloads and low pay, according to data released today in the 2013 Work Stress Survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Everest College.…See More

Everest College–Colorado Springs announces Everest GED® Advantage, a GED test preparation and credential completion program that is free and open to the public.  Anyone interested in enrolling in the program should contact Everest toll-free at 1-888-201-6547.   According to the GED Testing Service, 40 million adults in the United States lack a high school diploma or GED test credential, including 435,120 in Colorado. Adults without a high school diploma face tremendous obstacles to achieving…See More

Everest College’s Colorado Springs campus is proud to announce recent Everest College graduate Tracy Willits as its 2012 Dream Award winner. The Dream Award is presented annually to students who have overcome extraordinary challenges to complete their post-secondary education. As a Dream Award winner, Willits will receive a…See More

Residents and health professionals, in Colorado and nationwide, are currently battling a particularly rough flu season. Experts say this year’s strain will be one of the toughest we’ve seen in almost a decade. The seasonal flu, also known as influenza, is not the same as a head cold, and should not be taken lightly. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Environment estimates that the flu affects anywhere from 5 percent to 20 percent of the U.S. population each year, and that…See More

Dental students from Everest College – Colorado Springs put their skills to good use at the 2012 Colorado Mission of Mercy, held in September at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo.   Dental assistant students with Everest College’s Colorado Springs campus, one of Colorado’s leading career colleges, recently…See More

Robert J. Lantzy was recently appointed president of Everest College’s Colorado Springs campus. In his new position, Lantzy has responsibility for overall leadership and management of academic, administrative and fiscal operations of the college. With more than 10 years of experience in private and for-profit education, Lantzy brings strong leadership and background in management and financial operations to his position at Everest College. Lantzy earned his bachelor’s degree in business…See More

EVEREST – COLORADO SPRINGS OFFERS FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS TO MARTINEZ ELEMENTARY YOUTH Everest College’s Colorado Springs campus, one of Colorado’s leading career colleges, gave medical assistant students a chance to bring their training to the community during Martinez Elementary School’s annual student health screening on August 22nd and 23rd. Students in Everest College’s Medical Assistant program helped to administer hearing and vision screenings at the event. Their participation marks the…See More

Everest College – Colorado Springs massage therapy student, Jasmine Williams poses with her husband at this year’s Everybody Deserves a Massage Week event. Students at Everest College’s Colorado Springs campus – one of Colorado’s leading career colleges – participated in this year’s Everybody Deserves a Massage Week,…See More

Technology professionals continue to be in high demand across a wide array of industries. Health care, technical consulting and computer system design are just a few of the growing career directions grads can choose with a technology degree. The technology industry remains one of the fastest growing career fields. Employment in computer systems designs and related services is anticipated to grow by 47 percent through 2020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. By contrast,…See More

Everest College – Colorado Springs students learn more about brain wave functions through this interactive exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.Students from Everest College’s Colorado Springs campus recently had the unique pleasure of visiting the Denver Museum of Nature and Science to tour the Expedition Health…See More

Brian Daily, 2011 Dream Award WinnerEverest College’s Colorado Springs campus is proud to announce and recognize Brian Daily as its 2011 Dream Award winner. The award honors Daily for completing his post-secondary education while overcoming extraordinary challenges, including a difficult childhood that left him with severe…See More

“Silly season” – the months of campaigning that lead up to a presidential election – is well under way, and it’s a sure bet the country’s money, finances and spending habits will be favorite issues for politicos of all persuasions. But while the debate and rhetoric is sure to be heated on both sides of the political fence, taking control of finances – specifically, your personal ones – is something worth considering this year. “It’s never too early or too late to educate yourself about your…See More

Pictured: (right to left) Randy Atwater, Everest College’s Colorado Springs campus president; Stacy Weber, Everest College; Mark Cameron, regional vice president of operations for Corinthian Colleges; Lynn Hale, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Colorado; and Kelli Phelps, Everest College.  Everest…See More

Myth Busters: Flu Season EditionSeparate Fact from Fiction to Stay Healthy this Flu Season It’s that time of year again – it’s flu season.  The weather is turning colder and the sweaters are coming out of the closet, along with the sniffles, coughing, sneezing, sore throat and muscle aches. The seasonal flu, which is also known as influenza, is not the same as a head cold, and should not be taken lightly. In fact, the Center for Disease Control estimates that the flu affects anywhere from 5…See More

On Saturday, September 24, 2011, students at Everest College’s Colorado Springs campus – one of Colorado’s leading career colleges – are holding a community garage sale to raise funds for holiday volunteer initiatives. The proceeds will help student volunteers provide handmade shawls and lap blankets to area nursing homes during the holiday season and will also go toward holiday baskets for students in need.See More