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Published: November, 2010

For real-world business opportunities with the feel of down-home, the Hickory-Morganton-Lenoir area of North Carolina is a hidden jewel. Dubbed the Unifour Region, spanning Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, and Alexander Counties in the western portion of the state, Hickory-Morganton-Lenoir offers a wide variety of management, manufacturing, and technology opportunities for professionals.

Caldwell County is the biggest county and the fourth largest population center of North Carolina. Caldwell is home to approximately 78,000 people, and its neighboring four-county area houses more than 300,000. The average personal income for people in this region was just over $26,000 in 2004. This marked a 7.6% increase in the area from 1969 and a 1% increase over the national average.

Industries to watch in the Hickory-Morganton-Lenoir NC region include a robust manufacturing scene fueled by major employers Broyhill and Bernhardt Furniture, Merchant Distributors, the Sealed Air Corporation, and medical and healthcare facilities, including Caldwell Memorial Hospital and the Homecare Management Corporation. Manufacturing makes up almost one-half of the economic power of the region.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the following occupations have a strong presence in the Caldwell County area:
  • Management and strategic development
  • Business and financial planning
  • Education and training
  • Health practitioners and technicians
  • Protective services

These industries offer fewer opportunities for professionals in the Hickory-Morganton-Lenoir NC region:
  • Architecture and engineering sciences
  • Life, physical, and social sciences
  • Community and social services
  • Art, design, media, and sports
  • Legal

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Schools in Greensboro, North Carolina: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

Performance Training Institute

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Get started on your career at Performance Training Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Online Diploma in Medical Office and Administration with Billing and Coding
Medical Career Institute

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Start a great career in healthcare with Medical Careers Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Greensboro
Programs:
  • Medical Assisting - Associate
  • Medical Radiography - Associate
ECPI University

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To succeed in today’s world, you need an edge.  Get it at ECPI University! 

Campus Locations:
  • Greensboro
Programs:
  • Network Security - Associate
  • Mechatronics - Bachelor
The Art Institutes

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The Art Institutes system of schools offers a range of master's, bachelor's, and associate's degree programs, as well as diploma and certificate programs specializing in the creative and applied arts. We also offer a variety of online, evening, and weekend learning options, so there's an education solution to fit your schedule. And our professional-grade technology can give you the practical skills to match your ideas—helping you transform your creative energy into a fulfilling career.

Campus Locations:
  • Durham
Programs:
  • Web Design and Interactive Media (BA)
  • Baking & Pastry (C)
Brookstone College of Business

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Explore a new direction with Brookstone College of Business.

Campus Locations:
  • Greensboro
Programs:
  • Accounting Systems Technology
  • Medical Assisting
The Hair Design School

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Get started on your career with the Hair Design School.

Campus Locations:
  • Greensboro
Programs:
  • Cosmetology
University of the Rockies

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Join the community of thought leaders at University of the Rockies.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MA in Psychology, Mental Health Administration
  • Doctor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies
University of Phoenix

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At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

Campus Locations:
  • Greensboro
  • Online
Programs:
  • B.S. in Business/Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship
  • Doctor of Education in Ed. Leadership/Educational Technology
USC School of Social Work

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The USC School of Social Work’s MSW@USC offers the opportunity to earn a Master of Social Work degree through the Virtual Academic Center without relocating to Southern California.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Social Work
Everest University Online

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Manage your career and your life while earning your degree online.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Criminal Justice (Associate's)
  • Computer Information Science (Associate's)