Admissions

INTERESTED IN AN EDUCATION FROM CRBC??

Whether it's the Johnstown or Indiana campus...

the process is easy and you can start anytime of the year!

All you need to do is...

• Make an appointment with Admissions Representative
• Take an entrance exam given by the Admissions Representative at the time of your appointment
• Pay a $15 application fee
• Compete an application at either campus or online
• Provide a copy or have the Admissions Representative obtain a copy of your High School Transcript or GED

Pick your start date....

• Summer Term begins June 14, 2010
  
• Fall Term... September 7, 2010
  
• Winter Term... December 7, 2010
  
• Spring Term... March 14, 2011
  

Goodbye Indiana CRBC

Time at the Indiana Cambria-Rowe campus has come to an end for 11 of us. Together we started 18 months ago and together we are now leaving with a degree. We all experienced some sort of trial throughout our time here. We overcame the obstacles life threw at us. We became smarter, stronger, and proud of what we have become. We each are taking something unique with us.

"Be an optimist and every aspect of your life will become better."

~Ken Gardner

Watch the video below to hear what the May 2010 Graduates at the Indiana CRBC campus are leaving with...

CRBC... Fighting for Causes

CRBC campuses participate in fights for various causes. Most recently, Johnstown has been raising money for pregnancy and baby health; Indiana has been raising money for the fight against cancer.

JOHNSTOWN/MARCH OF DIMES

Johnstown participated in the March of Dimes walk on Sunday, May 2, at the Ferndale Elementary School. Shirts with CRBC on them and bracelets were sold with all proceeds going towards the March of Dimes.

INDIANA/"SCORE AGAINST CANCER"

The Indiana campus has taken on to help the fight against cancer. Through sells of candles, hanging baskets for Mother's Day, 9th Street Deli Tickets, a luncheon catered by its own CRBC students, and most recently its 3rd year in Relay for Life, SGAC members raised $1400. One student alone raised over $500!

"The Relay for Life is a fun-filled, nation-wide event involving family, friends, and co-workers in a community effort to raise funds for the fight against cancer. It represents our hope that those lost to cancer will not be forgotten; that those battling cancer will be supported; and that someday cancer will be eliminated. Most importantly, it is a celebration of hope for those who have survived cancer."

-Beth Nedresky, Vice President, SGAC

Presidential Grant Scholarship

The Presidential Grant is an exclusive grant for high-school students that was created and is given out by Cambria-Rowe Business College. The grant pays half the cost of a student's CRBC tuition.

Two awards are granted in the winter and one in the spring for both the Johnstown and Indiana campuses for any high school student planning to attend Cambria-Rowe.

Requirements for the grant:

• Completed application (can be picked up at either campus;) Winter deadline, December 31; Spring deadline, April 30
• A minimum 200 word essay describing career goals in business
• One letter of recommendation
• Updated high-school transcript, including current year's grades

Each campus has its own Presidential Grant Committee which decides the grant winners.
CRBC Johnstown campus committee members consist of Mrs. Rummel, Mrs. Wess, and Mr. Artim.
CRBC Indiana campus committee members consist of Mrs. DeVaughn, Mrs. Hill, and Mr. Artim.

Most recent recipients of the rewards are:
Johnstown Campus

• Lindsey Callihan, Conemaugh Township H.S., Major: Administrative Assistant
• Michael Stiffler, Greater Johnstown H.S., Major: Computer Support Specialist
• Corin Young, North Star H.S.
  

Indiana Campus

• Kayla Bernard, Marion Center H.S., Major: Management
• Samantha Rice, Purchase Line H.S., Major: Accounting
• Chelsy Frailey, West Shamokin H.S., Major: Medical Office Administration
  

Congratulations and Good Luck Future Students!

First Term Perspectives

The spring term is coming to a close and with it are fresh perspectives.
Read below and see what some of the Indiana Campus first term students are saying.

“Stacey told me that all the teachers would be very helpful and help all the students to feel at home. That was beyond the truth. All the teachers, students, and staff have been wonderful. I honestly didn’t expect that every teacher would make learning so much fun.”
-Alesha Firestone

“It is way more than I expected. The classes are straight and to the point…secondary schools take a lot more time and teach things that you probably won’t use in a future job.”
-Lauren Shirley

“I like the fact that there is such a bond between students and between the students and teachers.”
-Tammy Oskey

“I personally am doing a lot better academically than I ever thought I would. I put that down to the encouragement that is enforced in each class."
-Sue Jablunovsky

“Everything and everyone have been helpful and easy to talk to.”
-Amanda Crowe

Career Services...A Lifetime Commitment to You

CAREER SERVICES is a department at CRBC that has liaisons within the Johnstown and Indiana campuses. These liaisons attend various dinners, mixers, and networking events, such as job fairs, to keep in touch with area employers.

Their job is to examine surrounding companies' needs and match those needs with the skills of a past or current CRBC graduate. They also help students and graduates with resumes, cover letters, interviewing skills, and whatever else may be needed to help assist graduates with employment. The liaisons will help with job searching, as well as, refer graduates to job openings.

Various methods are used to help graduates pursue their employment goals.

LIFETIME PLACEMENT. All graduates have the Career Service’s assistance in finding employment no matter how long ago they graduated from CRBC. All they have to do is contact Career Services and ask for assistance in seeking employment.

SHADOWING. Prior to graduation, students are encouraged to shadow an area business to gain skills and experience to add to their resume.

MOCK INTERVIEWS. Given in the last term before graduation, local employers are brought in to “mock” interview upcoming graduates. The employers in turn give their opinion (both good and bad) of improvements or reinforcement of the graduate’s interview to help improve the graduate’s skills for their future “real” interviews.

THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CLASS. In this class students learn all of the do's and don'ts of the business world. They prepare resumes, references, and cover letters; analyze interviewing skills, as well as, all other areas of business. Students learn all of the skills needed to excel in today's business world.

The following are examples of just a few of the area businesses and organizations that have hired CRBC graduates:

JOHNSTOWN EMPLOYERS

• Camco Physical & Occupational Therapy
• Chemstream
• Citizens Ambulance
• Conemaugh Medical Center
• Indiana Guidance Center
• Interim Healthcare
• Keystone Rehabilitation Systems
• The Learning Lamp
• Liberty ACRP
• Sargents Group
• Somerset Hospital
• Stasko CPA
• Superior Tax Service
• Zamias

INDIANA EMPLOYERS

• Ambulance Service Management Corporation
• Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
• Community Guidance Center
• Creps United Publications
• Diamond Pharmacy Services
• First Commonwealth Financial Corporation
• Gorell Enterprises, Inc
• Indiana County Court House
• Indiana County Transit Authority
• Indiana Regional Medical Center
• Keystone Rehabilitation Systems
• Reed-Smith
• S & T Bank
• Valeri Lazor’s Temporary Agency

“I really enjoy my job as Director of Career Services at the Indiana Campus of CRBC. The interaction that I have with our students as well as graduates is something that I love! I know that I am succeeding at my job when our graduates find the job and career that is perfect for them!”
-Missy Hill, Director of Career Services, CRBC Indiana

Why CRBC?

Here are some important facts you may not know about CRBC…

• A two-year A.S.B. Degree can be obtained in just 18 months if the student chooses to go through the summer months, AND we guarantee their Graduation Date! No hassles with scheduling or worries about classes being canceled. As long as the student is academically successful and carries a full-time schedule, we guarantee them all their required classes to graduate on time!

• A successful Career Services Department with an excellent employment history.

• Students waste no time between classes and they have their evenings free and three day weekends with the 5-class schedule, Monday-Thursday from 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

• Financial Aid and Scholarships are available for those who qualify.

• All classes required are directly related to your chosen major. We offer a Job Specific Curriculum!

• Cambria-Rowe is accredited and credits are transferable.

• Exemption testing is offered so you don’t repeat classes you already accomplished.

• Each student receives a laptop computer to use 24/7 as soon as they enter the college and receive hands-on training in the following:

Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher

QuickBooks, Peachtree, Accounting Simulations

Medisoft (Medical Office Management)

Networking, Web Page Development