International Education Corporation Steps in to Support the Students and Staff of Corinthian Colleges

IRVINE, Calif., April 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, April 27, 2015, International Education Corporation, the parent company of UEI College and Florida Career College, announced its plan to offer help to displaced Everest, WyoTech and Heald College students and staff. 

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On April 26, 2015, Corinthian Colleges, the parent company of Everest, WyoTech and Heald Colleges, announced the closure of its remaining 28 campus based locations, displacing an estimated 16,000 current students.  "We are certainly troubled to see the abrupt closure of so many Everest, WyoTech and Heald Colleges in many cities in California as well in Phoenix, AZ," said Dr. Fardad Fateri, President & CEO of International Education Corporation.

Dr. Fateri adds, "Everest, WyoTech, and Heald Colleges do have excellent students who deserve to have access ‎to excellent training, education and services to help them complete their programs and we are here, available and ready to help support these students in transferring to a UEI College campus closest to them."

UEI College is offering the opportunity to transfer applicable credits to students who qualify.  Additionally, UEI College has created a scholarship for transferring Everest, WyoTech and Heald College students who may be eligible for up to $1,000 to help cover the cost of their education.

Dr. Fateri also comments, "UEI College is the only postsecondary system in California with campuses in very close proximity of the majority of the Everest, Heald and WyoTech Colleges, therefore, it is likely there is a UEI College campus close to students in search of a college to complete their programs of study."

All students wishing to transfer to a UEI College should call 1-800-DIAL-UEI and/or visit www.uei.edu.

Lastly, Dr. Fateri mentions that all staff, faculty and managers at Everest, WyoTech and Heald Colleges who wish to explore employment opportunities with UEI College, please call Kelli Mechling at 949-272-7259 or visit our website at www.ieccolleges.com.

About UEI College: UEI College offers short-term programs preparing graduates for careers in the fields of business, healthcare, computer systems, criminal justice, trades and automotive. There are currently 15 UEI and UEI College campuses across California, Arizona, Texas and Georgia. UEI College - Huntington Park, Anaheim, Chula Vista, El Monte, Encino, Ontario, San Marcos, Stockton, and Morrow are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET). UEI College – Bakersfield, Gardena, Fresno and Riverside are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). UEI College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges & Schools (ACICS) in Phoenix, AZ and Houston, TX.

UEI College has the following locations in California and Arizona:

For all other inquiries please contact:

Ben Henry
Associate Vice President of Marketing
International Education Corporation
(949) 272-7220 Direct
(949) 341-6204 Fax
Email

SOURCE International Education Corporation