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Concord, California: College Degrees and University Courses

Heald College - Concord
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Heald College offers 18-month associate degree programs that will prepare you for a career in Business, Technology, or Healthcare. Small class sizes, hands-on instruction.


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Marinello Schools of Beauty - Concord
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Get started on your beauty career with training from Marinello Schools of Beauty. We are the largest and longest-established chain of beauty schools serving California, Nevada, and Utah.



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ARTICLE: Concord In-Depth
Concord, California is located a half-hour east of San Francisco in Contra Costa County. It's the largest city in the county, with 121,780 residents. Contra Costa County (population 930,000) is one of nine counties comprising the San Francisco Bay Area.

Contra Costa's central location in Northern California provides easy access to nearby Napa, Sonoma and Silicon Valley. The mild climate and scenic area attract those seeking economic opportunities in a pleasant environment. Its proximity to San Francisco allows residents to enjoy the countless cultural and entertainment opportunities of that major port city.

Contra Costa County's growing workforce is undergoing changes as traditional manufacturing jobs decrease, making room for the emerging high-tech industry. The healthcare sector is also growing, creating a variety of new employment prospects. Small firms have flourished over the past decade, adding to the diversity of entrepreneurial opportunities. The average household income in family-friendly Concord is a substantial $71,800.

Favorable home prices and a highly educated workforce are attracting high-tech industries to Concord. Major area employers include:
  • University of California, Berkeley
  • The U.S. Postal Service
  • Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
  • Chevron Corp.
  • The County of Contra Costa County
  • Safeway
  • Bank of America

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