It may be the area's best kept secret.The college has its own highly successful placement service and offers financial aid to qualified students.In only 18 months a student attending full-time can receive an Associate Degree in Computer Office Technology specializing in either Secretarial Science (executive, legal or medical) or accounting/management.The college is also the only school in Nassau County teaching the very lucrative field of Court Reporting, where starting salaries average over $50,000 annually.Short adult education courses in computer operations are offered as well in the evening.According to the United States Department of Labor, the hottest job for the new millennium is a computer specialist, and computer skills are required for virtually all jobs.Having a college degree is a big plus and worth thousands in today's highly competitive job market.The college caters to all ages, whether you are a recent high school graduate or you are returning to the job market.At the College for Business everything is taught on a hands-on basis so that upon graduation their students are able to step right into the workforce.Another major reason for the success of students is the small class sizes, which give every student personal attention. After-class tutoring is available at no extra charge as is unlimited computer time. All of the students interviewed spoke very highly of both the training and the faculty. Virtually all of their graduates who were seeking employment had already been placed in a high-paying computer related or court reporting job with a full package of employee benefits.The college is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology and the United States Department of Education.
