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Empire College students connect with the community to prepare them for the future. We believe the philanthropic spirit at Empire College sets us apart from other schools. It also gives our students real-world experience while helping them stand out from those they’ll be competing with for future careers.

Participation and membership in professional organizations provides students the opportunity to network while they are attending school. Organizations include the Institute of Management Accountants, Redwood Empire Association of Paralegals, International Association of Administrative Professionals, California Medical Assistants Association, and the Sonoma County Bar Association.

Rockin' Round the Roses

Submitted by Sherie Hurd on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 15:48
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Join us for the 118th Annual Rose Parade!!
We are "Rockin’  Round the Roses"
representing all decades of Rock & Roll music!
 

Bingo Fundraiser to Benefit Survivors of Abuse

Submitted by Sherie Hurd on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 13:38
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ELSA (the Empire Legal Student Association) will host a Silent Auction/BINGO night tomorrow evening, May 11th. For just $8, tickets include dinner/dessert, two BINGO cards, and the chance to win raffle prizes. Children are welcome ($2/ticket for ages 4-12, 3 and under are free) and will be able to enjoy the kids' activity area while the adults are playing BINGO.

Bingo event to benefit Family Justice Center

Inspirational Empire College Graduate

Submitted by Sherie Hurd on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 20:53
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Empire College legal graduate Betsabe Aparicio was one of the featured stories (and the cover photo) for a Celebrate Community Partnership special section entitled “The Immeasurable Power of Compassion” in today’s Press Democrat. I hope you find her personal story as inspirational as I do.

How to SWOT a Pesky Career

Submitted by seo on Wed, 04/25/2012 - 13:57
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SWOT a pesky career - Empire College

As an old standby in the strategic planning process, SWOT can also be applied to your career planning process. During the strategic planning stages, companies use SWOT analysis to convey their current strengths or positives in the marketplace, current weakness or things they can improve on, opportunities that can be taken advantage of, and possible threats that may be avoided or lessened.

Going Up? The Importance of the Elevator Speech

Submitted by seo on Fri, 04/20/2012 - 13:33
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At this point, most people know what an elevator speech is, especially job seekers. Whether or not the origin of the term came from running into important people in elevators or delivering a concise and clear sales pitch in the time it takes to ride an elevator from top to bottom, one thing is certain – it’s important.
Check out just some of the many useful ways an elevator speech can help round out your job hunting arsenal.

Moot Court Team

Submitted by Sherie Hurd on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 19:41
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Wishing our Moot Court Team all the best this coming weekend as they represent Empire College in Berkeley at the Roger Traynor Moot Court Competition. Your hard work, preparation, and dedication have been demonstrated for weeks and months. We're proud of you!
 

Moot Court Team Photo

Law School Info Seminar - April 17

Submitted by Sherie Hurd on Thu, 03/29/2012 - 22:50
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You have the opportunity to join Empire College School of Law in welcoming two of our graduates who will be speaking at our Informational Law Seminar on Tuesday, April 17, from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
 

NEW! GED Prep Program - FREE!

Submitted by Sherie Hurd on Sun, 03/25/2012 - 17:09
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Empire College’s School of Business is adding a free GED preparation program for the public, a program funded by a $250,000 donation to the Empire College Foundation from the estate of former Empire College board member, businessman, and civic leader Evert Person.
 

When Preparation Meets Opportunity - - - Good Luck Team!

Submitted by Sherie Hurd on Wed, 03/21/2012 - 16:48
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Empire College School of Law’s Environmental Negotiations Competition Team heads off to Southern California on Friday. We wish them the best! We are very proud of their hard work and preparation.
From Dean Robertson: “You’re ready, you’re prepared, and you are tough. Let’s go!!!”
Good Luck Al and Robert!

Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda: What Job Searchers Wish They Would’ve Known

Submitted by seo on Wed, 03/21/2012 - 12:50
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We’ve all been there during a job interview.  We’ve said something we wish we wouldn’t have or we wish we would have done something differently.  Some job interviews just leave us slamming our hand against our foreheads, saying, “Why did I do that?”

What are the most common job searching mistakes?  We’ve gathered up a few things many job searchers said they wish they would have done or done more of.  Take their advice!