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WILMINGTON, DEL. (February, 2012) – Dawn Career Institute is serious about its corporate culture. In the spirit of developing teamwork and collaboration, the institution recently engaged The Fun Department. On the heels of receiving Delaware Best Workplace recognition two years in a row, this is yet another initiative on DCI’s behalf to support its mission of creating an environment where people thrive – employees included.

The Fun Department partners with local businesses to implement activities that help create an enthusiastic atmosphere and build the spirit of camaraderie between employees. Many of the activities are impromptu and developed entirely unbeknownst to employees, but they are all focused on making the work day more fun.

Numerous research studies have shown the benefits of a fun work environment, which include a lighter atmosphere, greater capacity for creativity and the sharing of ideas, and overall engagement with organizational objectives.

“DCI is committed to making employees feel comfortable and creating a work environment that is both productive and engaging,” said Jena Zapata, Chief Operating Officer. “The Fun Department has already contributed to that goal. Our team has enjoyed the activities so far, and they are eagerly awaiting what else the company has in store for them.”

The Fun Department has many strategies to encourage fun. One of the company’s favorite approaches is the “Bait and Switch.” People in the workplace are informed by management that they are going to a meeting about a particularly dull and uninteresting topic, but the team from The Fun Department show up to be the actual speakers. The team then reveals their Superman-like t-shirts and jeans under their work attire.

Other strategies implemented by The Fun Department include “deliveries,” which involve replacing traditional team-building exercises with other activities, such as scavenger hunts, trivia, line dancing, contests, luncheons, games and more. Katie Burke, Executive Assistant at DCI, was a recent victim of The Fun Department when she was encouraged to recite poetry.

“The Fun Department helps to break the customary work routine by injecting fun and infusing teamwork at a competitive level,” said Jorge Echavarria, DCI’s financial aid associate. “They promote teamwork within the department, allowing us to put aside the work mentality and show our fun spirit.”

DCI’s management team is involved in determining the general spirit of the activities that are later implemented by The Fun Department. Since “fun” is subjective, the company attempts to introduce activities enjoyable for everyone.

On September 20, 2011, the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) announced that Dawn Career Institute was one of only 13 accredited institutions selected to receive the prestigious 2011 ACCSC School of Excellence award.

“ACCSC congratulates Dawn Career Institute on their commitment to delivering quality educational programs to the students, graduates and employers that deserve our best work,” said Christopher Lambert, ACCSC’s director of external affairs.

ACCSC works to stimulate, nurture, verify and recognize ongoing educational quality and integrity in institutions offering programs of a vocational and career-oriented nature. ACCSC’s mission has two primary objectives: To assure students and the general public of the quality of educational training provided by ACCSC-accredited institutions and their programs; and to assist institutions in continuously improving themselves and the training they provide students.

The ACCSC School of Excellence award recognizes accredited member schools that have demonstrated a commitment to the expectations and rigors of ACCSC accreditation as well as a commitment to serving students. In order to be considered, schools must show that a majority of their student graduation and graduate employment rates from all programs offered meet or exceed the average rates of graduation and employment among all ACCSC accredited institutions. 

“We’re truly honored to receive the ACCSC School of Excellence award,” said Jena Zapata, Chief Operating Officer at Dawn Career Institute. “It’s a reflection of our commitment to providing quality career education.”

The ACCSC School of Excellence award is the latest in a string of awards for Dawn Career Institute. In 2010 and 2011, the school was named a top workplace by WorkplaceDynamics, as well as a 2010 Hermes Creative Award winner, an international competition that recognizes marketing excellence.

For Dawn Career Institute, the ACCSC honor is especially noteworthy. The ACCSC continues to serve as a reliable authority on educational quality and promotes enhanced opportunities for students by establishing, sustaining, and enforcing valid standards and practices that contribute to the development of a highly trained and competitive workforce through quality, career-oriented education.

About Dawn Career Institute
Dawn Career Institute is a career education institution based in Wilmington, Del., with online program options also available. Dawn Career Institute offers programs in some of the nation’s fastest-growing career fields, such as healthcare, wellness and business. Dawn Career Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

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About ACCSC
ACCSC has been continuously recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a reliable authority for the establishment of educational standards since 1967.  ACCSC’s scope of recognition by the U.S. Department of Education includes the accreditation of private, postsecondary non-degree-granting and degree-granting institutions in the United States, including those granting associate, baccalaureate and master’s degrees, that are predominantly organized to educate students for occupational, trade and technical careers, and including institutions that offer programs via distance education.  ACCSC is dedicated to ensuring educational quality for more than 220,000 students who annually pursue career education at 792 accredited institutions located throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. 

For more information on ACCSC, visit www.accsc.org

WILMINGTON, DEL. (May. 23, 2011) – Dawn Career Institute (DCI) and nearby Wilmington University have expanded their relationship to offer students more educational options than ever before. Wilmington University is now accepting transfer credits from all DCI programs. Students can now choose to continue their education and transfer DCI credits to WU.

“We are thrilled to be able to offer this added benefit to all students, regardless of their program choice,” said Jena Zapata, Chief Marketing Officer at DCI.

DCI and Wilmington University have expanded their transfer of credits agreement to include all DCI programs. DCI graduates may now receive up to 35 credits at Wilmington University upon completion and review of their DCI transcript.  The transfer program between the two schools helps students by saving them both time and money. It allows students to take more classes at DCI’s tuition rate and, upon credit transfer, allows up to 35 credit hours to carry over if they decide to continue their education. The expanded relationship now recognizes all programs whereas previously, only six programs were eligible for transfer.

DCI is pleased to provide opportunities for students to receive an education that also “puts them to work”, increasing  the opportunity to further their education at Wilmington University and increases the financial value of their academic experiences, allowing them more opportunities to further their education.

Wilmington University is a private, nonprofit university offering undergraduate and graduate level degrees in a variety of programs.  Students can enroll in classes offered during the weekend, online, or at one of its 13 campus locations in Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey.

About Dawn Career Institute
Dawn Career Institute is a career education institution based in Wilmington, Del., with online program options also available. Dawn Career Institute offers programs in some of the nation’s fastest-growing career fields: healthcare, wellness and business. Dawn Career Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). For more information, visit www.DawnCareerInstitute.edu.
 

WILMINGTON, DEL. (Mar. 22, 2011) – Dawn Career Institute (DCI) and nearby Wilmington University have expanded their relationship to offer students more educational options than ever before. Wilmington University is now accepting transfer credits from all DCI programs. Students can now choose to continue their education and transfer DCI credits to WU.

 “We are thrilled to be able to offer this added benefit to all students, regardless of their program choice,” said Jena Zapata, Chief Marketing Officer at DCI.

DCI and Wilmington University have expanded their transfer of credits agreement to include all DCI programs. DCI graduates may now receive up to 35 credits at Wilmington University upon completion and review of their DCI transcript.  The transfer program between the two schools helps students by saving them both time and money. It allows students to take more classes at DCI’s tuition rate and, upon credit transfer, allows up to 35 credit hours to carry over if they decide to continue their education. The expanded relationship now recognizes all programs whereas previously, only six programs were eligible for transfer.

DCI is pleased to provide opportunities for students to receive an education that also “puts them to work”, increasing  the opportunity to further their education at Wilmington University and increases the financial value of their academic experiences, allowing them more opportunities to further their education.

Wilmington University is a private, nonprofit university offering undergraduate and graduate level degrees in a variety of programs.  Students can enroll in classes offered during the weekend, online, or at one of its 13 campus locations in Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey.

About Dawn Career Institute
Dawn Career Institute is a career education institution based in Wilmington, Del., with online program options also available. Dawn Career Institute offers programs in some of the nation’s fastest-growing career fields: healthcare, wellness and business. Dawn Career Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). For more information,  visit www.DawnCareerInstitute.edu.