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IBMC College Cosmetology students beautify nursing home residents for their “Senior Prom”

GREELEY, Co. - IBMC College Cosmetology students and staff volunteered their time and talent to assist in preparing nursing home residents of Life Care Center of Greeley for their “Senior Prom” Friday, April 27. About 12 students and a supervising instructor from IBMC College’s Greeley campus at 2863 35th Ave. visited the facility from 3-4:30…

What’s the Difference Between a Cosmetologist and an Esthetician?

It feels great to look good. Feeling beautiful gives us the confidence to ask that guy on a date, or slay a job interview, or just make a great first impression. Beauty specialists—like Cosmetologists and Estheticians—are here to help make it happen. You’ve heard these terms before—they’re both careers that are on the rise in…

What is an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant?

While a career in Dental Assisting is a rewarding journey in itself, gaining an Expanded Duty Dental Assisting certification is a quick way to start taking on more responsibility and increase your value in the dental office.

What’s the difference between a Medical Assistant and an LPN?

The healthcare industry is an excellent place to find a rewarding, stable career in Colorado. With an exciting work environment, competitive pay and plenty of opportunities for career advancement, there are a lot of reasons to consider a healthcare profession. According to The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare is expected to grow at a…

Am I Ready for Cosmetology School?

Do you find yourself checking beauty boards on Pinterest daily? Are you constantly watching makeup tutorials on YouTube? Or do you show off your nail art on Instagram? It may be time to consider attending a cosmetology school. You may have dreamed of styling hair and doing makeup on a movie set, or owning your…

IBMC College in Longmont meets local need in training and job placement

IBMC College, career and vocational training institution, is celebrating eight years of providing career training and job placement in Longmont, Colo. Between 2016 and 2017 alone, IBMC College’s Longmont campus graduated 99 students, 76 of whom are now employed in their career training field. With the booming population growth trend of the past several decades…

IBMC College students, staff awarded during Movie-themed assemblies

IBMC College students were encouraged to dress as their favorite movie character during this session’s Student Awards Assembly, hosted by the College’s Education Department and Student Services, on Thursday, March 1, at the Fort Collins, Greeley and Longmont campus locations. The assemblies were off to a great start as students walked on the Hollywood Walk…

IBMC College announces new shorter career-training programs

February 26, 2018 IBMC College, northern Colorado career-training college with campuses in Fort Collins, Longmont and Greeley, announced its plans today to shorten the length of three of its diploma programs—Clinical Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting and Cosmetology. “In an effort to provide students with a quicker, more concise way to get into their career field,…

You can train for a medical career—even with your busy schedule

Changing careers is never easy—but it is possible. With career opportunities expanding in the healthcare industry, more qualified Medical Assistants and Dental Assistants are needed now. While online courses might be tempting for those with busy schedules, they simply cannot give you the hands-on training needed to excel in the medical field. Community college is…

6 FAQs about a career in Dental Assisting

And 6 Other Questions about the Career It should be no surprise to hear that the dental industry is booming in Colorado. Careers in the field can provide stability, great pay and an opportunity to help others. And while you may not have the time or funds needed to become a dentist, you still have…

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