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Tempe, Arizona: College Degrees and University Courses
Collins College
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Collins College can provide you with the training you need to start a new career in Visual Communications, Multimedia Production, Animation, Digital Video and more.
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ITT Technical Institute - Tempe
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The ITT Technical Institutes offer programs in some of today's hottest technical areas. With over 90 locations nationwide and several online programs available, the ITT Techs are one of the leading providers of technology education. Each ITT Tech offers convenient class schedules, financial aid is available to those who qualify, and Career Services are offered to help you find a job.
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Arizona School of Massage Therapy - Tempe
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Earn your culinary diploma in just 9 months. Train with professional chefs and receive hands-on experience at the school's premier student-run restaurant. Individual attention is paramount at ACI; our classes average 10-14 students per kitchen.
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Lamson College - Tempe
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Find your career future at Lamson College. We can give you the job training you need to advance your career in as little as 9 months.
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| ARTICLE: Tempe In-Depth |
Previously known as Hayden's Ferry, after the town's founder, Tempe is located in the heart of the Phoenix metropolitan area. In the center of the region known as the Valley of the Sun, the city enjoys an average of 330 days of sunshine a year. Just some of the local highlights are Tempe Town Lake, Kiwanis Park, and the Tempe Historical Museum.
Arizona has a population of almost 6 million, with Tempe as the fifth largest city, (165,796). It's expected to hit 175,000 by the year 2010. Since over 40% of residents over age 25 have at least a bachelor's degree, the median income in Tempe is a healthy $42,000-plus. Along with numerous business parks for commercial and industrial properties, downtown Tempe provides more than 20,000 jobs. Besides the state university, the top five employers in Tempe are Salt River Project, Wells Fargo Loan Services, Honeywell, Motorola Computer Group IESS, and Wells Fargo Banking Services.
Tempe is a strong industrial city, with firms producing electronics, semiconductors, computers, and computer software. Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman reported to the Arizona Republic that the city has recently experienced economic development in several areas, particularly in the following:
- Technology
- Biotechnology
- Nanotechnology
Additionally, Tempe recently received a $1,000,000 government grant to develop 957,800 square feet of retail space. The first phase of this project is expected to create an additional 1,000 jobs for the community.
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