<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Empire College Blog</title><link>http://www.empcol.edu/blog</link><description></description><image /><copyright>Powered by: Forest Blog Copyright 2005 Host Forest</copyright><item><title>Recent Job Placements</title><description><![CDATA[
<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12pt">The Career Services Department wanted to share these 
recent job placements with you: </span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><font face="Times New Roman" size="3" color="navy"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12pt; color: navy">Eydie</span></font></strong><font color="navy"><span style="color: navy"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><strong>, </strong></font></font>hired by 
Montgomery Taylor, CPA as Bookkeeper.</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><font face="Times New Roman" size="3" color="navy"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12pt; color: navy">Alvin, </span></font></strong><font color="navy"><span style="color: navy">hired by Touch 
Sonic Technologies as a product support tech.</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><font face="Times New Roman" size="3" color="navy"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12pt; color: navy">Bricelda, </span></font></strong><font color="navy"><span style="color: navy">hired by 
Occidental 
Health Center as a Clinical Medical 
Assistant.</span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><font face="Times New Roman" size="3" color="navy"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12pt; color: navy">Renee, </span></font></strong><font color="navy"><span style="color: navy">hired by 
Ukiah 
Valley Medical Center as a Medical 
Collector.</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font color="navy"><span style="color: navy"><br /></span></font><font face="Arial" size="2" color="navy"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: navy; font-family: Arial"></span></font></p>]]></description><link>http://www.empcol.edu/blog/default.asp?Display=89</link><pubDate>09/02/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Recent Job Placements</title><description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12pt"> </span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12pt">The Career Services Department wanted to share these 
recent job placements with you:</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font><strong><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12pt">Arvan</span></font></strong>, 
hired by Beth Larssen, Attorney at Law as a Bookkeeper.<font face="Arial" size="2" color="navy"></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12pt">Gloria</span></font></strong>, hired by First American Home Buyers Protection as an O/B Sales 
Associate.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12pt">Anne</span></font></strong>, hired by Geary, Shea, 
O’Donnell, & Grattan as a Legal Office Assist.</p><br />]]></description><link>http://www.empcol.edu/blog/default.asp?Display=88</link><pubDate>08/25/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Recent Placements</title><description><![CDATA[

<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12pt">The Career Services Department wants to share these 
recent job placements with you:</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font><strong><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 12pt">Alejandro </span></font></strong>has been hired by Comprehensive Computer Services as a Computer Technician. 
 </p>]]></description><link>http://www.empcol.edu/blog/default.asp?Display=87</link><pubDate>08/22/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Commencement Address from Roni Brown 7/29/08</title><description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">My journey
to this special day began a few years ago…</span></p>





<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">In August
of 2005, I ended my cake decorating<strong> </strong>career
with Safeway due to an injury. My landlord<strong>
</strong>of 8 years was selling the house. My three children and I were one day away
from being homeless when I finally found a place for us to live. Five<strong> </strong>months<strong> </strong>later,<strong> </strong>my house was
red-tagged due to the winter flooding of the Russian River<strong>. </strong>I managed to relocate with<strong> </strong>my children, but had disappointed them
and lost momentum and self-esteem in the process.</span></p>]]></description><link>http://www.empcol.edu/blog/default.asp?Display=82</link><pubDate>08/07/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Flowers, Horse Racing, and Funnel Cakes!</title><description><![CDATA[<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">The Sonoma County Fair is back in town! Starting today, and running through August 4<sup>th</sup>, the Fair will be available as a destination for those folks looking for relatively inexpensive entertainment. All things considered, such as the close proximity, the chance to experience horse racing and livestock up close and personal, and the opportunity to consume large amounts of fried food, the Fair is a deal and a half...</span>]]></description><link>http://www.empcol.edu/blog/default.asp?Display=81</link><pubDate>07/22/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>These Graduates/Students Got the Job!</title><description><![CDATA[<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Ashley hired by <strong>Redbud Family Health Center</strong> as a Medical Assistant.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Gabriela hired by <strong>West County Health Centers, Inc.</strong> as a Back/Front Office Medical Assistant.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Click to see more...</p>]]></description><link>http://www.empcol.edu/blog/default.asp?Display=80</link><pubDate>07/22/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Stimulating the Economy</title><description><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">In an attempt to do my part and “stimulate the economy” this past weekend involved a trip to Ikea in Emeryville. For those of you who have experienced Ikea in person, you will know what I mean when I say that a trip to Ikea is somewhat of an event. Based on some of the groups of people walking into the store it might be akin to a trip to the Fair or even Disneyland for some families. And believe me, you can spend the same amount of money at Ikea that you can for a family of four to the Magic Kingdom...</span></font></p>]]></description><link>http://www.empcol.edu/blog/default.asp?Display=79</link><pubDate>07/14/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>A Smile</title><description><![CDATA[<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">A smile. Such a simple thing: easy to do, doesn’t cost a penny, and usually brightens up someone’s day. Lately my 17-month old daughter has started smiling and waving at everyone she sees. Be it family or complete strangers, she does not discriminate. I have started watching not only the reaction of the person she is greeting but hers as well. If the person appears happy and reacts in a positive manner to her smile my daughter will light up, sometimes even laughing or waving...</span>]]></description><link>http://www.empcol.edu/blog/default.asp?Display=78</link><pubDate>07/07/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>These Graduates/Students Got the Job!</title><description><![CDATA[<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Julie and Katie hired by <strong>Northern California Medical Associates</strong> as Medical Assistants.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Melanie hired by <strong>Beck Law</strong> as a Paralegal.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal">Click to see more...</p>]]></description><link>http://www.empcol.edu/blog/default.asp?Display=77</link><pubDate>07/07/2008</pubDate></item><item><title>These Graduates/Students Got the Job!</title><description><![CDATA[Maricela hired by <strong>Alexander Valley Vineyards</strong> as a Bookkeeper. <p class="MsoNormal">Steven hired by <strong>Timothy Hannan, Attorney at Law</strong>, as a Legal Assistant.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Click to see more...</p>]]></description><link>http://www.empcol.edu/blog/default.asp?Display=76</link><pubDate>07/07/2008</pubDate></item></channel></rss>