Maric College – Modesto to Host a Graduation Ceremony for 250 Students Wednesday

Maric College — Modesto announced that it will host a graduation ceremony for 250 students Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Modesto City Center Plaza at 1000 L Street, Modesto, Calif.

Students will be recognized for earning associate’s degrees and diplomas in six programs including criminal justice and allied health. Upon graduation, students may be eligible for entry-level positions in their field of study, many of which are in high demand throughout the state. According to the California Employment Development Department, Labor Market Information Division report on California Occupational Employment Projections, 2006, medical assistant positions are expected to increase by 35.7 percent and respiratory therapist positions by 22.4 percent from 2004 to 2014.

“Graduation is a very exciting time for our college and I am pleased that our college has had the privilege of helping to shape so many lives,” said Kevin Puls, Executive Director of Maric College — Modesto. “Many of our students have had to overcome a variety of obstacles to fulfill their educational goals and I am honored to witness their accomplishments.”

Maric College — Modesto is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). ACCSCT is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. The campus currently offers five associate’s degree and diploma programs.

The Maric College — Modesto October 2006 graduates are as follows:

*Graduate names available upon request.

About Maric College

Maric College, with an original campus in the San Diego area, has long been recognized as one of California’s leading career schools and is one of the largest groups of private institutions offering associate degrees and certificates in the state. For more than 25 years, Maric College has enabled students to develop and achieve their personal and career goals by providing study opportunities that integrate general education, professional skills and career-focused training. Today, the school offers a breadth of programs in allied health, information technology and legal studies at 14 locations. For more information, please see: http://www.mariccollege.edu

About Kaplan, Inc.

Maric College is part of Kaplan, Inc.’s Higher Education Division, which includes more than 70 campus-based schools in 22 states, as well as online programs through Kaplan University and Concord Law School. Kaplan Higher Education offers career-oriented certificate, bachelor and associate degree programs designed to provide students with the skills necessary to qualify them for entry-level employment in fields such as healthcare, business, information technology, technology, fashion and design. Kaplan has been providing educational and career services to students, schools, professionals and businesses for nearly 70 years. Kaplan is a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). For more information about Kaplan, please visit www.kaplan.com.

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