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Mildred Elley

3 Campuses
6 Programs
Online

The mission of Mildred Elley is to provide quality career education and technical training to allow students of diverse educational, cultural and personal backgrounds to become successful in an ever-changing global economy. Mildred Elley strives to afford students quality placement opportunities and instill in all of our graduates a desire for lifelong education and learning.

Mildred Elley is a co-ed college in Albany, NY with branch campuses in Pittsfield, MA and New York City (Lower Manhattan).

Mildred Elley has provided quality higher education for over a century. Each program at Mildred Elley is designed to help you get the career you want in a short amount of time.

Programs at Mildred Elley

The programs at Mildred Elley offer the most advanced job training available because we know how crucial up-to-date employment skills are to our students’ professional development. We design and continually update our courses of study to help you become the perfect match for future employers.

Mildred Elley offers a variety of degree and certificate programs that fit your needs for obtaining a successful career.

Not all programs offered at all campuses.

Benefits of Mildred Elley

Flexible Class Schedules

Mildred Elley knows not everyone has an open schedule. No matter what your busy day looks like, you can attend class in a variety of sessions: day, evening or weekends, and take some classes online as well. See admissions for class schedule options.

Small Class Sizes & Academic Support

Our small class sizes allow for more student-to-teacher interaction and overall a more intimate learning environment. This personalized attention gives you the support necessary for your success. Your department chair and faculty act as your mentors; they are available to discuss courses, classwork, careers and anything else that may come up. Faculty and staff will be there to assist you every step of the way.

Lifetime Job Placement Assistance

Now more than ever, people need a helping hand finding work. Students and graduates of Mildred Elley can rely on us to aid them in finding gainful employment. Our career services staff is dedicated to our graduates for life.

Financing Your Education

At Mildred Elley, financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify. The Office of Financial Aid is dedicated to assisting students with the financial aid process.

Free Tutoring & Personal Attention

Hand in hand with small class sizes, Mildred Elley offers a variety of academic support services including free tutoring.

Take the Next Step Towards the Career of Your Dreams

Mildred Elley is the perfect choice for individuals just out of high school, unemployed, underemployed, or looking for a new career. You can receive career training in a wide variety of programs and features designed to allow you to get the most out of your educational experience.

At Mildred Elley, you are more than just a student—you are a professional in training.

Available Programs

  • Business Management - Online
    Business, Marketing, and Communication

    Occupations in Business Management are many and varied. Our graduates are well prepared for positions in accounting, finance, customer service and many other for-profit, non-profit, and government jobs. Graduates are trained in the latest technologies to increase accuracy and productivity, thus increasing their advantage over other job applicants.

  • Information Technology - Online
    Computer, Information, and Technology

    The Information Technology A.O.S. degree program provides training and instruction in computer network administration; computer, network, and Internet security; computer hardware and operating systems; and end user support. Additionally, this program prepares students to take several Microsoft certification examinations that collectively lead to certifications as a Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA®) , Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS®), Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP®), and CompTIA® A+.

  • Massage Therapy - CERT
    Cosmetology and Wellness

    Campuses: Albany, NY and Pittsfield, MA

    Graduates will possess the depth of knowledge and practical experience from their studies to successfully practice massage therapy. Successfully licensed Mildred Elley graduates will be prepared to obtain employment in hospitals and rehabilitation facilities, residential care facilities, medical, chiropractic, and physical therapy practices, gyms, health clubs, resorts, spas, and other establishments. They will also have the option of entering into solo practice.

    Available at this location

    Albany, NY

    855 Central Ave
    Albany, NY 12206

  • Massage Therapy - AS
    Cosmetology and Wellness

    Campus: New York City, NY

    Mildred Elley's programs in Massage Therapy offer students the education, practice, and skills necessary to satisfy the academic requirements to qualify for the New York State Massage Therapy Examination. After licensure by New York State, the graduates will possess the depth of knowledge and practical experience from their studies to successfully practice massage therapy in New York State. Successfully licensed Mildred Elley graduates will be prepared to obtain employment in hospitals and rehabilitation facilities, residential care facilities, medical, chiropractic, and physical therapy practices, gyms, health clubs, resorts, spas, solo practice and other establishments.

    Available at these locations

    Albany, NY

    855 Central Ave
    Albany, NY 12206

    New York, NY

    25 Broadway
    New York, NY 10004

  • Clinical Medical Assistant - CERT
    Medicine and Health Care

    Campuses: Albany, NY, Pittsfield, MA and New York City

    Looking for a job with growth potential. Consider this... Jobs in the medical field industry are among the fastest growing careers in the country. Our Medical Assisting programs offer training in the clinical, technical, and administrative areas. The graduates' careers are started as medical assistants, medical secretaries, laboratory assistants, phlebotomists, medical records professionals, and medical transcribers.

    Available at these locations

    Albany, NY

    855 Central Ave
    Albany, NY 12206

    New York, NY

    25 Broadway
    New York, NY 10004

    Pittsfield, MA

    100 West Street
    Pittsfield, MA 01201

  • Practical Nurse (LPN) - CERT
    Nursing

    Campus: Albany, NY

    The Practical Nursing program is another great choice for those who want to follow a career track that promotes health and well-being for both you and those you will care for. Graduates of the Nursing program will be well prepared for successful passing of the NCLEX-PN examination, obtaining licensure as LPNs.

    Campus: Pittsfield, MA

    If you’re thinking of becoming a nurse, our nursing program is comprehensive and designed to give students the clinical and lab skills necessary to become a successful LPN. Our faculty comes from diverse backgrounds within the medical industry, and our on-campus clinical labs provide students with the most real world and technical learning environment possible. Students will also complete training at our clinical partners’ sites so they are better prepared for their career upon entering the workforce.

    Available at these locations

    Albany, NY

    855 Central Ave
    Albany, NY 12206

    Pittsfield, MA

    100 West Street
    Pittsfield, MA 01201

Accreditation

Mildred Elley is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Albany, NY & NYC Metro Campuses

Mildred Elley's Albany, New York Campus is approved by the New York State Board of Regents to offer the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) and Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degrees.

Mildred Elley's NYC Metro Campus is approved by the New York State Board of Regents to offer the Associate in Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degree.

Both campuses are also approved by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR)—formerly VESID.

Mildred Elley is also registered with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Office

Mildred Elley - Pittsfield, MA Campus

Mildred Elley's Pittsfield, Massachusetts Campus is licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Office of Private Occupational School Education, Division of Professional Licensure.

Mildred Elley - Pittsfield, MA is also licensed to operate as a Cosmetology school and the Cosmetology program is approved by the Board of Registration of Cosmetologists of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The campus is also approved for the training of the Veterans of the Armed Forces and JPTA participants.

Disclosure

For program details and disclosures visit the Mildred Elley website http://www.mildred-elley.edu/disclosures

New York City Metro Branch Campus Program Disclaimer

Enrollment in the Business Management, Massage Therapy and Advanced Paralegal Studies programs is subject to the following conditions. Mildred Elley’s New York City Metro Campus is a branch campus of the main campus in Albany, New York, and is approved as such by The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and the United States Department of Education (US DoE). As a branch campus, the New York City Metro Campus does not offer this program in full, and requires its students to take a portion of coursework in this degree programs at the college’s main campus in Albany, NY; transfer of credit from other accredited institutions; or taking courses through possible cross-registration agreements.

The following courses are offered on the Mildred Elley, Albany, NY main campus located at 855 Central Avenue, Albany, NY: POM110 Introduction to Professional Office Management; BM200, Customer Service and Sales Management; PL211A, Will, Estates, and Trusts.

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