William Penn University President, Dr. Ann Fields, talks about helping working adults find success.

“I think its important for students to realize that they don’t have to go it alone in today’s situation.  They can start at the College of Working Adults one night a week.  They can balance work, family and school.”

At William Penn success is achieved through a strong support system.

“What we’ve tried to do is provide that support structure for our students.  You will be given an advisor and that advisor will be will you through your entire program.  You will also have the same cohort of people.  And so that support will be with you for your entire program.  You have another whole family.  You have another group of people who sincerely care about you and your success.”

Find your success with William Penn University’s College for Working Adults.  Start your journey now at http://williampenndegrees.com

Dr. Fields talks about Support For Success

William Penn University President, Dr. Ann Fields, shares her experiences as an adult student.

“Back in the 80s was very similar to the economy right now.  There was high unemployment, interests rates were very high instead of very low and we lost our farm. So I had to look at change and it scared me to death but I thought, ‘the only way I can change is to go back to college.’  So that’s what I did.  The day after [I turned] 40, I started college.  There weren’t any adult programs, I had to move 200 miles, I had to leave all of my support network and start school.”

Today, there’s a better alternative.

“People who want to start college today can come to William Penn University’s College of Working Adults. They can work during the day, they can start at night.  Change can start painlessly.  Come and find yourself at William Penn.”

And find out ho you can change your life with William Penn’s College for Working Adults.  Log on now at http://williampenndegrees.com.

Dr. Fields talks about Returning to School

It’s not just learning, it’s leadership.
It’s not just professional, it’s practical.
It’s not just acknowledgment, it’s achievement.

At William Penn University, our accelerated degree program helps working adults develop leadership abilities, marketable skills and the self confidence to succeed.  

It’s not just compelling, it’s convenient.

You take one course at a time and attend class just one night each week.  And graduate in less time than you can imagine.  William Penn University classes are small and instruction is personalized.  Academically qualified business professionals provide up to date theory with real world practice.  In fact, what you learn today you can take to work tomorrow.  

William Penn University.  It’s not just a chance, it’s a life changing experience. 

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What is the College of Working Adults at William Penn?

William Penn University College for Working Adults hosts a Career Summit Friday, March 1, 2013 for all area service members and military veterans seeking to convert hard-won military training and experience into a rewarding civilian career. To better assist the participants and employers, there will be assessment results, pre-screening and mock interviews available. The one-day event will be held at the West Des Moines campus of William Penn University College for Working Adults, 6000 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, IA. 

Respected Iowa employers with national and international opportunities will partner for seminars, G.I. Bill benefits information and game-changing information throughout the day.  Those employers include DuPont Pioneer (Johnston, IA); Principal Financial Group® (Des Moines, IA) and Home Depot, among others. Seminars will be presented by The Results Group and IOTA. 

	Keynote speaker will be U.S. Army General Tommy Franks (Ret.), decorated four-star General.  Before his 2003 retirement, Franks was Commander of U.S. Central Command, overseeing the United States Armed Forces in the 25-country region, including the Middle East.  General Franks has received numerous awards highlighted with The Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2004, the highest honor for an American,. Since his retirement, General Franks has traveled the world, speaking on leadership, character and the value of Democracy.  His autobiography, American Soldier, debuted as Number 1 on the New York Times Bestseller List in August 2004. He serves on many boards for U.S. businesses and non-profit organizations.  Currently, he is a Board of Trustees member for William Penn University.

	Also featured speaker is Joe Crookham, President of Musco Lighting, Inc., an Iowa-based company with worldwide recognition. Crookham serves on many national organizations which create educational and economic opportunities.  Those include serving on the Board of Trustees at William Penn University and the U.S. National Parks Foundation, among others. He is widely recognized for Iowa and national economic development and many philanthropic contributions.

	According to GI Jobs magazine, military skills are attractive to employers. Team-building, leadership and plan execution are intangibles of valuable job skills because they are difficult and expensive to teach.  From a corporate perspective, employers seek military applicants because of their varied backgrounds, commonality, leadership, teamwork and loyalty skills. William Penn University College for Working Adults encompasses all aspects of leadership in its core curriculum for its degree programs (Associate, Bachelor, Master).

	William Penn University College for Working Adults is again named one of the nation’s top “Military-Friendly Schools,” by G.I. Jobs magazine.

	To register for the event, visit http://hooahcareersummit.eventbrite.com or contact Aubrey Leisinger at 
515-422-6173 or aubrey.leisinger@cwa.wmpenn.edu.

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