First-generation students are those who are the first in their families to attend and graduate from a higher education institution. According to a Forbes study, 40% of students attending school in Pennsylvania are first-generation students. First-generation students can face many obstacles in pursuing their degree or diploma, including balancing school with their own families, financing … Read more
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent mental health condition, impacting about 8.4% of children and 2.5% of adults, according to the American Psychiatric Association. United Career Institute recognizes the unique challenges faced by individuals with ADHD, especially in academic settings. Providing appropriate support is crucial for helping these students thrive. Here’s a closer look at … Read more
Meet Medical Assisting Graduate Chelsea Ballash For Chelsea Ballash, attending United Career Institute (UCI) was her first experience with college life. She is deeply grateful for her decision to choose UCI, praising the staff for their exceptional support and assistance throughout her educational journey. Before UCI, Chelsea was a stay-at-home mom, and as her children … Read more
Student Success Story of the Month, Amanda St.Cyr Amanda St. Cyr embarked on her educational journey at United Career Institute after completing a few pre-requisite classes at another institution. Prior to venturing into academia, Amanda devoted six years to being a stay-at-home mom. Her decision to return to school coincided with her children starting their … Read more
Meet Medical Assisting Student Diana Anderson Embarking on her collegiate path, Diana Anderson chose United Career Institute as the cornerstone of her educational and professional aspirations, representing a noteworthy milestone in her journey. With a background as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Diana’s selection of UCI was influenced by its proximity to her home and … Read more
Meet Medical Assisting Student Amanda Kozel Amanda Kozel’s journey diverged from the traditional college path she initially envisioned. Despite never setting foot in a college classroom, her pursuit of a career took an unexpected turn in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. After high school, Amanda dedicated a year to preparing for her college journey, … Read more
As the holiday season quickly approaches and 2023 draws to a close, United Career Institute would like to take this opportunity to look back on the achievements of our students this year. Our team is dedicated to helping every student achieve their goal of becoming a successful healthcare professional. We are thankful to have made … Read more
Content Updated 09/25/2024 You may have heard the jingle on the radio… “Great career, Great life. United Career Institute.” Or perhaps you have seen the logo with the staple yellow starburst. You’ve likely heard of United Career Institute (UCI), but here we will dive deeper into the history of UCI, the experience students can expect … Read more
Meet Clinical Medical Assistant Graduate Kelly Kaefer! Kelly Kaefer went to a community college and then a university right out of high school. She states, “It was a different experience than compared to now. I’d say I didn’t take it very seriously then.” Kelly decided to go to United Career Institute because she recently moved … Read more
As we enter the 2023 school year, United Career Institute brings students our favorite back-to-school tips to help every student be successful in their education! Keep reading to learn our top ten tips to get ready for back-to-school season! Tip #1: Go To Class This first tip may seem like a no-brainer, but the best … Read more
