Houston is the 10th largest city in the United States. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, this city is internationally known for its oil, its aeronautics industries and its ship channel. John Kirby Allen and Augustus Chapman Allen founded the city of Houston in 1836, naming it after the famous Sam Houston, an American statesman and veteran of the War of 1812. In 1837, Houston became and United States city.

By 1860, the city became a hub for exporting cotton by railroad. General John Bankhead Magruder used Houston to organize his troops in preparation for the Battle of Galveston. After the Civil War, local businessmen began exploring ways to make use of Houston’s bayous for commerce.

The Houston Ship Channel received a major overhaul, thanks to a $1 million dollar grant by Theodore Roosevelt in 1902, and usurped Galveston’s position as the city’s busiest port. Rapid growth during the early 1900s resulted in Houston becoming the most populous city in Texas. Houston’s growth continued during World War II as the result of shipbuilding, and due to the creation of NASA’s “Manned Spacecraft Center” in 1961. It’s no wonder Houston is nicknamed “Space City.”

Houston is reducing its reliance on the petroleum industry and turning instead toward the aerospace and biotechnology industries. Houston finds itself recovering from a lot of
recent setbacks like the devastation of Tropical Storm Allison in 2001, the collapse of Enron and the strain of providing refuge for more than 150,000 survivors of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The threat of Hurricane Rita generated the evacuation of nearly 2.5 million Houston residents, “the largest urban evacuation” in American history.

This Gulf coast city has had its share of troubles, but Houston is still a great place for recent college graduates to find worthwhile employment. Houston is a culturally diverse, international city with the countries third-largest Vietnamese American population. Local culture consists of the annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The 20-day event, which runs from February to March, is the longest running in Houston history; it’s also the largest. There are also events like the Houston Pride Parade, the Greek Festival, the Art Car Parade and the International Festival.

Houston has a Theater District is in the center of downtown. It has a professional opera, symphony and ballet. Houston’s Museum District is home to The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston; the Cullen Sculpture Garden; Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Holocaust Museum Houston. Of interest to recent college graduates with children, would be Houston’s children’s museum and zoo.

Houston offers numerous parks for outdoor enjoyment and professional sports teams. Baseball’s All-Star Game, football’s Super Bowl XXXVIII, and the 2005 World Series took place in Houston. Tennis tournaments and college football bowl games have all enjoyed Houston as their host. College students looking for internships won’t be disappointed in Houston. The Bayou Place complex has restaurants and entertainment to help round out Houston’s offerings to visitors and new residents.

Houston has over 55 colleges and universities to its credit, many of which are involved in research and development. Below is a list of some the city’s larger institutions:

*University of Houston - the most popular majors at this university are Business/Commerce, Engineering, and Psychology.

* University of Houston Downtown – this university, offering a 20:1 student to teacher ratio has majors in Accounting, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Finance.

*University of Houston – Clear Lake – Computer and Information Sciences, Computer Science, and Education.

*Rice University – the top-notch teaching and research university has majors in Social Sciences, Engineering, Biology and English.

*University of St. Thomas – the most popular majors at this moderately priced university are Business Administration/Management, Education, and International Relations and Affairs.

Some of Houston’s other colleges and universities are:

University of Houston – Victoria
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Sam Houston University
Texas Southern University
South Texas College of Law
Baylor College of Medicine
College of the Mainland
Montgomery College
Bay Ridge Christian College
Art Institute of Houston
Lee College
Prairie View A & M University
Southwest Texas University
Mayo-Hill Center for Modeling
Page-Parks Center of Modeling

Houston provides much in the way of employment for recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs and for college students seeking valuable internships. Some of the largest employers are:

Baker Hughes – the world’s third largest oil services company has entry level positions in accounting, engineering, human resources, and chemical services.

Boeing Company – this aerospace giant has internships and entry level jobs in engineering, business, manufacturing and tool design.

Continental Airlines – here a recent college graduate can find entry level employment in human resources, management, operations and customer service.

Royal Dutch Shell PLC – this major, multinational oil company offers internship and co-operative education opportunities, as well as entry level positions in geology, engineering, human resources, sales and marketing, and business analysis.

Landry’s Restaurants, Inc. – the restaurant and hospitality chain has jobs in accounting, management, and human resources.

Companies like Macy’s, Citgo, Men’s Warehouse and Waste Management also call Houston their home. With a diverse culture, great education and employment opportunities, and a plethora of activities from which to choose, Houston is a stellar place for students seeking education or internships and recent college graduates seeking entry level jobs.

*Statistics courtesy of US Census Bureau - Census 2000.
Source: http://www.houstontx.gov/

Posted by Tahjia Chapman on June 24, 2007 at 6:49 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Los Angeles is the second largest city in the United States. Often referred to as simply L.A., this Pacific coast city has a metropolitan area of 4,850 square miles with a population in excess of 16, 000,000. Best known for movies and music, Los Angeles is also a center for science, technology and culture.

Los Angeles was officially founded in 1781, as a part of New Spain, by a small group of settlers. By 1777, it had its very lengthy name, "El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles del Río de Porciúncula," ("The Town of Our Lady the Queen of the Angels on the River Porciúncula"). New Spain attained independence from the Spanish Empire in 1820 and continued under Mexican rule until the Mexican-American War gave sovereignty to the United States.

The arrival of railroads and the discovery of oil in the late 1800s help Los Angeles to grow even more. Further development was aided by the discovery of oil in 1892, and by the early 1920s, Los Angeles became the supplier of 25 percent of the world’s petroleum. The introduction of the motion picture and aviation industries increased development even more. In 1932, Los Angeles proudly hosted the Olympic Games, an honor that would be repeated in 1984. Today Los Angeles is a well known center for research and education as well as entertainment.

A college student looking for an internship or a recent college graduate looking for an entry level job might want to consider L.A. for its temperate climate and proximity to the Pacific Ocean. But it can also be appreciated for its many species of exotic flowers, dunes, wetlands and hillsides, which are just great for those who enjoy camping, hiking and fishing.

Sports enthusiasts will love the fact that L.A. is home to two NBA basketball teams, an NHL hockey team, a Major League Baseball team and a Major League Soccer team. Recent college graduates with families can enjoy taking their families to Disneyland, Griffith Park or the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens. With a largely Hispanic population, L.A. is a city replete with cultural and ethnic diversity.

Students looking for a quality college or university should research what Los Angeles has to offer. There are several public, private and community colleges from which to choose.

*California State University Long Beach (CSULB) – here a student can major in Corrections and Criminal Justice, Management Information Systems and Psychology.

*California State University Northridge (CSUN) – the most popular majors are Genetic Engineering, Nuclear Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition and Business.

*University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) –offers major courses of study in Economics, Political Science and Government, and Psychology.

*University of Southern California (USC) – offers majors in Business Administration/Management, Communications Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Psychology.

*University of California Riverside – has Business Administration/Management and Psychology as its most in-demand majors.

*California State University Los Angeles (CSULA) – has majors in Business Administration, Liberal Studies and Multiple Subject (Elementary) Credential.

*California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) – offers Business Administration, Education and Nursing among its many other majors.

*Loyola Marymount University – offers students majors in Business Administration/Management, Communications, Journalism (and related fields) and Psychology.

Los Angeles has many other colleges and universities in addition to the ones listed above:

California Institute of Technology
Antioch University – Los Angeles Campus
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Pepperdine College
Otis College of Art and Design
American InterContinental University
Art Center College of Design
Alliant Internatiional University
Southwestern University School of Law
American Film Institute
Charles R. Drew University
Southern California Institute of Architecture

The “City of Angels” has many opportunities for recent college graduates looking for entry level employment and college students seeking quality internships The five largest are as follows:

Kaiser Permanente – This health care provider employs more than 30,000 L.A. denizens. It offers recent college graduates entry level jobs in such areas as accounting, human resources, operations and research.

 Northrop Grumman Corporation – The second largest company in Los Angeles is and Aerospace/Defense design and manufacturing company that offers internships and entry level positions in such areas as electronics systems, information technology, space technology and human resources.

 Boeing Company – Engineering and science students rank this aerospace high technology company as an ideal employer for college students seeking internships. This company has also been recognized as a top employer for recent college graduates seeking entry level employment in engineering, business, manufacturing and quality assurance.

Kroger Company – A leading grocery retailer, the Kroger Company supplies close to 14,000 Angelenos with employement in such areas as pharmacy, manufacturing, information systems and store management.

University of Southern California – A world renowned research university, USC offers employment in human resources, teaching, information technology and, of course, research.

With its temperate weather and richly diverse culture, Los Angeles is a great place for students seeking a quality higher education or internship and for recent college graduates seeking entry level employment in a place that provides something for everybody.

*Population statistics courtesy of Census 2000.

Posted by Tahjia Chapman on June 24, 2007 at 1:09 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Founded in 1701, by French fur traders, Detroit has the eighth largest population in America. Detroit’s metropolitan area consists of six counties, Lapeer, Oakland, Livingston, Macomb, St. Clair and Wayne. Located in the American Midwest, Detroit is a prominent port city.

The city got its name from French officer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac. Cadillac founded a fort and settlement called Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit. He named it after the minister of marine under Louis XIV. In 1760, Fort Detroit fell into the hands of the British, who shortened the name later that same year after conquering the settlement.

During the 19th Century, Detroit, which means by or near the strait, spent 42 years as Michigan’s capital. In 1847, the capital was relocated to Lansing, and it remains there today. Before the outbreak of the Civil War, Detroit served as a gateway into Canada for slaves escaping via the Underground Railroad.

Once known as “The Paris of the West” because of its architecture, Detroit enjoyed steady growth, from the 1830s onward, thanks to increased industry. The architectural industry that took hold in 1896 was the automobile industry. The success of the carriage industry gave Henry Ford an inspiration. He started creating his first car in a rented workshop, and by 1904, the Model T was born. A recent college graduate with a penchant for cars might want to relocate to Detroit.

Detroit weather is heavily influenced by its proximity to the Great Lakes. Winters are typically cold, though subzero temperatures are rare. The snowfall is moderate, averaging about 1 to 10 inches per month. Detroit summers tend to be hot and very humid with heavy rainfalls.

Like most other major American cities, Detroit has theater and opera; however, the city’s blues scene inspired icon, John Lee Hooker, to stay a while. The 1950s brought jazz to Detroit, and the 1960s brought Barry Gordy, Jr. and Motown Records. Rock also found a home in Detroit; the city is considered to be the birthplace of techno.

There are many things for college students and recent college graduates to see and to do in Detroit, but education and employment are important, too. Below are some of the Detroit metropolitan areas most prominent colleges and universities:

*Wayne State University – is Detroit’s largest with a 2005 fall undergraduate enrollment of over 20,000. The university’s most popular majors are Elementary Education and Teaching, Nursing – Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN), and Psychology.

*University of Detroit Mercy – journalism and business major, Ronald Reeves, says this small university is “challenging but you learn a lot.” The university with the great faculty has these as its most popular majors: Health Professions, Business/Marketing and Law.

*College for Creative Studies – said to be one of the top schools for art and design education, this institution’s most popular majors are Commercial and Advertising Art, Film/Video and Photographic Arts, and Industrial Design.

*Marygrove College – the most popular majors at this cozy college are Business/Commerce, Computer and Information Sciences, and Social Work.

Those are Detroit’s four largest colleges and universities. Many of the city’s institutions are two-year schools offering associates degrees and certificates, while others are affiliated with larger Michigan colleges or universities. They are as follows:

Byrons School of Floral Arts
Center for Humanistic Studies
Detroit Health Department Nutrition Division
Ecumenical Theological Seminary
JTPA School of Practical Nursing
Lewis College of Business
Michigan Paralegal Institute
Payne-Pulliam School of Trade and Commerce
SJ Williams School of Religion
Sacred Heart Major Seminary
Ser Business and Technical Institute
State College of Beauty

Those are only some of the smaller post-secondary schools in the Detroit metropolitan area. There are also schools that offer training in radiology, security and medical laboratory procedures. A student looking for a quality education might be able to find just what he needs in Detroit.

Motown isn’t just a great place to learn. College students seeking internships and recent college graduates looking for entry level employment may like what the following Detroit major employers have to offer:

American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) – this global company boasts that it is a world leader in the “design, engineering and manufacture of driveline systems and chassis systems, among other things. A recent college graduate can find employment or a college student can find and internship or co-operative education opportunity in engineering, metallurgy, health and safety management, and medical services coordination.

Comerica – the financial services institution offers entry level jobs and internships in finance and accounting, lending, information technology, management and operations.

Compuware – a “recognized industry leader in software and IT services, this company provides entry level jobs and internship opportunities in development, quality assurance, management and accounting.

Electronic Data Systems – this founder of the information technology outsourcing industry offers “hot jobs” in human resources, corporate operations, technical delivery, service delivery and insurance.

Ford Motor Company – by implementing the use of the moving assembly line, this automotive manufacturer revolutionized car manufacturing. Recent college graduates looking for entry level employment can find it in engineering, human resources, product development, accounting, operations and manufacturing.

Other major employers make their home in Detroit. Pizza lovers will like knowing that Little Ceasar’s pizza chain has its headquarters in Detroit. Visteon, Ersnst & Young and Delphi also have offices in Detroit. The “Motor City” has many opportunities and activities for recent college graduates seeking entry level employment and students seeking colleges or internships. It has sports teams, culture and beauty. Detroit: It’s not just for car making any more.

*Statistics courtesy of US Census Bureau - Census 2000.
Source: http://www.detroitmi.gov

Posted by Tahjia Chapman on June 24, 2007 at 12:59 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Birmingham is the 13th largest city in the U.S. with a population of 242, 820 in 2000, but has declined to 231, 485 according to the 2005 estimate. Birmingham offers a variety of entry level positions and universities for students seeking quality educations. Nicknamed, ‘The Pittsburgh of The South’ and ‘Magic City’, explains the city’s growth from manufacturing in the 20th century. Now, the city has developed stature in banking, biotechnology, publishing, insurance, and medicine.

There is more to Birmingham than a thriving economy; its city has landmarks to illustrate its drive throughout its existence. The Vulcan Park, Vulcan tower, and Oak Mountain State Park hold history of a fighting city. Even more, Birmingham’s track record of success dates back to its founding in 1871.

Birmingham was founded on June 1, 1871. The real estate promoters used this lot to build the first business near the planned crossroads of Alabama & Chattanooga as well as the North & South railroads. The railroads were close to the coal, iron ore, and limestone in the city’s land. Birmingham’s steel industry was planned from the first moment lots were sold by the real estate promoters. Industrialists used these minerals – coal, iron ore, and limestone – to generate the push in Birmingham’s dominance in early 1900s.

The Civil War and Wall Street crash created problems for Birmingham as it modernized its cities. These weakening experiences strengthened the city’s return to prosperity during the post-war years. The U.S.’s demands for steel during the Rebuilding period helped Birmingham improve its economy. Birmingham experienced my exposure as African Americans began their Civil Rights movements with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. leading non-violent protests. The city was nicknamed, “Bombingham”, because of the racially motivated bombings occurring around the city. The bombings ended around 1970s as the city focused on the development of the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

University of Alabama at Birmingham – as the first university of Birmingham, it’s most popular degrees are business and marketing, health professions, Psychology, and Biology. Eighty-eight percent of its applicants are admitted into their chosen program and 11, 284 undergrads currently attend.

Another sought-after university is Samford University – this private university has 2, 882 degree-seeking undergrads. Students can attend for an Associate’s to Doctoral within its degree programs. Samford University’s most popular degrees include its Associates in Education and its Bachelor’s degrees in Business/Marketing, Health Professions, and Visual and Performing Arts.

Birmingham’s other universities and colleges include:

Andrew Jackson University
Birmingham-Southern College
University of Montevallo
Birmingham School of Law
Miles College
Miles Law School
Jefferson State Community College
Bessemer State Technical College
Bevill State Community College
Southeastern Bible College
Virginia College of Birmingham

Birmingham’s renewal efforts catalyzed the forward thinking of its environment as it increases one hundred percent per capita income since 1990. This positive cash flow shows how determined Birmingham’s economy is compared to the other major US cities. Entry level employment opportunities are available at their large corporations such as:

Regions Financial Corporation – a leading financial center in the Birmingham area provides commercial and retail banking, securities brokerage, insurance products, and services.

SunTrust – another leading banking center offers entry level positions in finance, banking, and insurance.

AT&T – this leading telecommunications giant offers positions in human resources, engineering, communications, and IT.

Birmingham has more to offer than tall skyscrapers, parks, colleges, and financial services. Birmingham offers a warm, welcoming place to raise a family or start a promising career. You will fall in love with the southern hospitality Birmingham has to offer.

*Statistics courtesy of the US Census Bureau – Census 2000.
Source: www.informationbirmingham.com

Posted by Tahjia Chapman on June 24, 2007 at 11:52 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Boston is the largest city in New England and the most populous in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Like Philadelphia, it’s one of our country’s oldest cities. Boston was founded by the Pilgrims in 1630 and, after spending some time with the moniker Trimountaine, was later renamed after Boston, Lincolnshire, England.

Boston played a very prominent roll in the Revolutionary War. The Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Bunker Hill all took place in or near the city. Boston quickly developed into the world’s richest international trading port because it was the closest major American port to Europe. Such goods as rum, fish, salt and tobacco were exported from Boston’s shores.

Although Boston suffered a temporary setback between 1940 and 1970, the city rebounded with several urban renewal projects to become a leader in the mutual fund industry. Boston is also famous for its vast contribution to medicine. European immigration during the 1820s drastically changed Boston’s ethnic makeup. Home of the Kennedys and former Speaker of the House, Tip O’Neill, Boston has a large Catholic community.

Located in the Northeastern part of the United States, Boston experiences rapid weather changes. Temperatures can fluctuate by as much as 54 degrees or more in a two-day period. The summers are generally warm and humid while the winters bring plenty of snow.

Boston cuisine – New England clam chowder, anyone – largely consists of seafood and dairy products. Boston’s cultural scene is as plentiful as its history. There are many theaters like the Boston Opera House, the Schubert Theater and the Orpheum Theater to a name a few. Boston also has its own symphony and ballet companies.

“Beantown”, as Boston is sometimes called, has a lot to offer recent college graduates looking for entry level employment or college students seeking quality internships. Students looking for quality colleges and universities might like to know that Boston is the birthplace of hardcore punk rock. Boston has major sports teams - not the least of which is the Boston Celtics basketball team - two major daily newspapers, museums galore and several trails for walking in warm weather.

Boston has many renowned colleges and universities. Students looking for a quality education should consider the following:

*Boston University – located on the banks of the Charles River, this private university’s most popular majors are Business Administration/Management, Communications and Media Studies and Engineering.

*Northeastern University – the most popular majors at this private research university are Business/Commerce and Health Services/Allied Health.

*University of Massachusetts, Boston – the only public university in Boston has these most popular courses of study Business/Commerce, Nursing – Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) and Psychology.

*Harvard University – the Ivy League institution’s most popular majors are Economics, Political Science and Government and Psychology.

*Boston College – this putative party school has these most popular majors Communications and Media Studies, English Language and Literature and Finance.

*Massachusetts Institute of Technology – this school, which has a student who opens his dorm room with a thumbprint scanner, has these as its most popular majors Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

Boston has many other colleges and universities for adventurous students to attend:

Tufts University
Wheelock College
Simmons College
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Colleges of the Fenway
Suffolk University
Emerson College
Massachusetts College of Art
New England Conservatory of Music
Berklee College of Music
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester State University
Emmanuel College

Boston isn’t only home to some of the world’s best known institutions of higher learning, it’s also home to many large, influential corporations. Below are some of the largest:

Massachusetts General Hospital – recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs can find them at this health care facility in research, teaching, human resources and nursing.

Brigham and Women’s Hospital – a college student looking for an internship or a possible entry level job in the medical field can check out this hospital’s offerings in radiology, research, information systems or accounting.

Fidelity Investments (FMR Co.) – the investment giant offers entry level positions in finance and accounting, operations, technology, and advertising, marketing and communication.
Boston University – the university, which consists of a hospital by the same name, has positions in clinical services, research, information technology and faculty.

Beth Israel Co. – this teaching hospital of the Harvard Medical School, whose full name is Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, has entry level positions in pharmacy, nursing, information systems, human resources and accounting.

There’s more to Boston than New England clam chowder, Harvard, and the Celtics. The city has a wonderful history and culture that begs to be explored by students seeking quality educations and internships and recent college graduates looking for entry level employment in the place where America’s fight for independence began.

*Statistics courtesy of the US Census Bureau - Census 2000.
Source: http://www.cityofboston.gov/

Posted by Tahjia Chapman on June 24, 2007 at 11:23 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Atlanta, the capital of Georgia, is the 11th largest city in the United States. Over the past 10 years, the Atlanta metropolitan area saw a population increase of over 1 million. Like Houston, Dallas and Miami, Atlanta has grown into a city recognized the world over as a city of influence.

The “City Too Busy To Hate” got its name during the Civil Rights era because of its refusal to support segregation. Such a liberal attitude made Atlanta very popular with African-Americans. By 1972, the city’s population was predominantly black. Atlanta’s progressive attitude extended into politics as well. Since 1974, all of Atlanta’s mayors have been African-American.

Atlanta is built on what was once Creek and Cherokee territory. The land was opened to white settlement in 1823, and by 1835, the land had been ceded to the United States government under the Treaty of New Echota, resulting in a great migration west for the Creek and the Cherokee known as the Trail of Tears. In 1836, the construction of the Western and Atlantic Railroad connected Atlanta to the Midwest.

During the Civil War, Atlanta acted as a military and supply hub. In 1864, the Union targeted the city for invasion. Conquering Atlanta gave the North increased confidence that they would win the war; the Confederacy ultimately surrendered.

The city’s symbol, the phoenix, was chosen because of Atlanta’s rise from the ashes of General William T. Sherman’s attack. After rebuilding, Atlanta quickly developed into the South’s center for industry and commercial trade. In 1868, Atlanta was granted the honor of becoming Georgia’s fifth and final capital.

Atlanta’s continued growth brought with it racial tensions that led to The Atlanta Riot of 1906 and the 1915 lynching of a Jewish man accused of raping and murdering a thirteen-year-old girl. Racial tensions were nothing compared to the devastation caused by the Stock Market Crash of 1929. Thanks to help from the Coca-Cola Company, Atlanta survived the Great Depression. In 1935, the government built the first federal housing project in Atlanta to help homeless residents. During World War II, soldiers heading into battle were sent to Atlanta to train at Fort McPherson.

The city played a large part in the Civil Rights Movement. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who was born in Atlanta, along with students from Atlanta’s historically black colleges and universities, spearheaded many of the movement’s activities. “The City Too Busy To Hate” continued to stand by its motto despite minor disturbances throughout the area.

Atlanta came through the Civil Rights era none the worse for wear, due mainly to its adherence to progressive thinking. By 1996, the avant-garde metropolis hosted the Centennial Olympic Games. Although the bombing of Centennial Olympic Park tainted the event, overall, the games were still a success and Atlanta persevered once more.

Atlanta’s climate is typically humid. The summers are hot and sticky, but the winters are generally mild. “Hotlanta,” as it’s called, can have temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, but this is rare. Atlanta receives ample rainfall each year but little more than a dusting of snow. Recent college graduates looking for entry level employment somewhere away from the frigid temperatures of the North would enjoy living in Atlanta.

Turner Broadcasting System calls Atlanta home. Ted Turner has made the city a prominent cable television programming center. A student looking for a college or university or a quality internship might like being close to the corporate headquarters of both the Coca-Cola Company and CNN – not to mention the Cartoon Network. Atlanta has many colleges and universities from which to choose:

*Georgia State University – the most popular majors here are Finance, Journalism, and Marketing/Marketing Management.

*Georgia Institute of Technology – the university with a 70:30 male to female ratio has majors in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business/Marketing and Computer and Information Sciences.

*Emory University – the most popular majors at the world-renowned liberal arts college are Business Administration/Management, Economics, and Psychology.

*Morehouse College – is a historically black college offering majors in Biology/Biological Sciences, Business Administration/Management, and Computer Science.

*The Art Institute of Atlanta – the most popular majors at this small institution is Commercial and Advertising Art and Culinary Arts/Chef Training.

Some other colleges and universities worth looking at in Atlanta are:

Spelman College
American Intercontinental University
Atlanta College of Art
Atlanta Metropolitan College
Atlanta Technical College
Bauder College
Brown S. Barber College
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing
Herzing College
Mercer University in Atlanta
Morris Brown College
National Institute of Technology
Berlitz Language Centers
Beulah Heights Bible College
Brown College of Court Reporting and Medical Transcription
Carver Bible College
Epps Air Service
Georgia Institute of Real Estate
Georgia Medical Institute-Atlanta Main Campus
Georgia School of Professional Psychology
Grady Health System Professional Schools

Those are only some of the many schools in Atlanta where a student can attain a great education. But Atlanta isn’t just a great place to learn, it’s a great place to work, too. With some of the world’s largest, most influential companies, Atlanta is a force to be reckoned with in the corporate world. Here are just some of the better known companies that call Atlanta home:

Coca-Cola Company (Coke) – the international soft drink giant offers entry level employment and internships in manufacturing, innovation, human resources, information technology, sales and account management.

Delta Airlines – the newly reorganized airline offers entry level jobs in accounting/auditing/finance, human resources, marketing/sales/account management, and engineering.

Sun Trust Bank – college students looking for internships and recent college graduates looking for entry level jobs can find them here in retail banking, bank operations, audit and risk management, and wealth and investment management.

Turner Broadcasting – this international media mega star has challenging entry level jobs and exciting internships in sales, accounting, human resources, information technology and engineering/technical operations.

Cingular Wireless – entry level jobs with one of the world’s best known cell phone companies are in business, management, sales, and contracts processing.

Atlanta has culture, diversity, a forward thinking government, and more than enough activities to satisfy all who come to make their homes there. Recent college graduates looking for entry level employment and students seeking colleges or internships can find excitement mixed with the vibrant community of Atlanta, Georgia.

*Statistics courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau - 2000 Census.
*Source: http://www.atlantaga.gov/

Posted by Tahjia Chapman on June 24, 2007 at 11:13 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Charlotte is the 20th largest city in the North Carolina with a population of 540, 828. Charlotte provides a wealth of opportunities for entry level job seekers and recent college graduates in accounting, finance, and media. This city is packed with excitement and opportunities for college students in search of a quality education in a large city.

Charlotte has mild winters and hot, humid summers. Its weather conditions are quite pleasing during the summers as sport lovers can enjoy the Charlotte Knight’s baseball at the Knight's Stadium. Basketball lovers can enjoy a home game of the Charlotte Bobcats in the fall, or hit the ice with the Carolina Hurricanes. Oh, we are not forgetting the NASCAR lovers; you can see the latest races at the motor speedway.

Charlotte’s nicknames, ‘The Queen City’ and ‘Hornet’s Nest’, were named in honor of Queen Sophia Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Streliz, wife of King George III. A rebellion of British ran King George III out of the area during the American Revolution. General Cornwallis nicknamed Charlotte, ‘The Hornet’s Nest’, as its citizens rebelled against King George’s unpopular rules and laws. The citizens soon signed a declaration of independence on May 20, 1775. History proclaims this record of independence Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence sent to Congress in 1776.

Charlotte stood its ground during the war between American and British armies during the Revolutionary War. The unsettling General Lord Charles Cornwallis described Charlotteans as Hornets which kept its legacy through landmarks such as Independence High School, Independence Boulevard, Freedom Drive, and Freedom Park. Charlotte’s biggest accomplishment came after the Civil War when cotton processing plants shot up around the city. The industrial performance of Charlotteans increased revenue and built itself a small reputation.

The history of its independence has shown great promise to the financial district since financier Hugh McColl evolved the North Carolina National Bank into a national competitor, Bank of America. First Union, a bank, experienced the same transformation as it became Wachovia after mergers and acquisitions. Uptown Charlotte, Trade and Tryon or ‘The Square’ is almost like New York City’s Times Square. You can find many businesses in ‘The Square’ interested in recent college graduates seeking entry level positions. Students interested in attending college or a university can find a home at:

•Art Institute of Charlotte – a great school for creative minds intrigued with Fashion Merchandising, Web/Multimedia Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, and Restaurant/Catering Management.

•Johnson C. Smith University – this historical black university has a small, concentrated community of 1.470 degree-seeking students. Johnson C. Smith’s most popular degrees are Business and Marketing, Communications and Journalism, and Computer and Information Sciences.

•University of North Carolina at Charlotte – 25% of degree seekers are interested in business and marketing. The second most popular fields of study are Psychology, Education, and Engineering.

The city is also home to:

Belmont Abby College
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
Catawba College
Davidson College
King’s College
Livingstone College
Queen’s University of Charlotte
Wingate University

Charlotte is packed with surprises and excitement for recent college graduates seeking entry level positions. If you live here, you will enjoy working here with its biggest employers:

•Bank of America Corporate Center– the world’s leading banking service provider hires recent college graduates and students seeking quality internships to gain experience in communications, human resources, and operations management.

•Duke Energy – a leading energy provider hires recent college graduates in engineering, operations management, and business administration.

•NASCAR – the motorsport’s headquarters hire entry level candidates in engineering, communications, and business administration.

•LendingTree – a leading loan lender provides positions in Marketing, Business administration, and human resources.

These companies highlight the Queen City’s uniqueness in financial services, human resources, and quality internships. Other companies such as SPX Corporation, Sonic Automotive, Nucor, and Goodrich Corporation offer numerous job opportunities for recent college graduates seeking entry level positions. Oh, there’s more - Muzak, Compass Group USA, Time Warner, Food Lion, Meineke Car Care Center, Bojangles’, and Lance, Inc. There’s more waiting for graduates moving into a different direction after college, but there’s even more waiting for those living in the city.

Source: www.visitcharlotte.com
*Population statistics courtesy of the US Census Bureau - Census 2000.

Posted by Tahjia Chapman on June 24, 2007 at 9:33 AM | Leave a Comment (0)