International Correspondence School training questioned
A reader asks about ICS and its Center for Degree Studies affiliate in Scranton and their accreditation. ICS is accredited by the National Home Study Council and CDS by the Middle States Association, with BBB standards met, but accreditation alone does not guarantee job-ready skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Correspondence School
ICS
National Home Study Council
U.S. Department of Education
Center For Degree Studies
CDS
Middle State Association For Colleges and Schools
Better Business Bureau
Pennsylvania
ICS/CDS
FTC Plan to curb vocational school misrepresentation explai
The FTC issued a rule to protect students from peddlers of illusory dreams, requiring disclosure of graduation and dropout rates and earning potential, plus a 14 day cooling off period. Until then, prospective students should verify school graduates, employers, and unions for job prospects. A separate note discusses hotel reservation disputes with a $100 Master Charge deposit and guaranteed rooms under AHMA guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
NHSC
18Th St
N.W
Washington, D.C
National Association of Trade and Technical Schools
S. St
American Hotel and Motel Association
AHMA
7Th Ave
New York
Derailments drive Hulcher Emergency Services to rescue railways
In Vird en Illinois the Hulcher firm led by Art Proefrock battles wrecks after derailments. The 350 employee operation runs 19 offices east of the Rockies and handles propane tank car explosions, chlorine spills, and other hazardous material incidents with pumps, gauges, vehicles, and protective gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virden
Ill
Hutcher Emergency Services
Art Proefrock
Red Adair
Proefrock
Hulcher
Youngstown
Fla
Railroad Association
Proofrock
World group pursues 2000 celebration as goal
London based WACY 2000 aims to ready the world for the year 2000. Founder John Goodman recalls launching in 1963 with a slogan A Stable and Prosperous World by Year 2000. He and fellow members fund a tree planting and community project drive, inviting towns worldwide to join and plant a tree for membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WACY
World Association For
London
Hag
Alva
Okla
Wynyard
Tasmania
Carter
Floating Islands Action Group
World Innovation Network
WIN
Friends of
Cleopatra's Needle
Khrushchev
MacMillan
Kennedy
Goodman
Pravda
Shire of
Cloncurry
New South Wales
Watrous
Saskatchewan
End of 1978 Reflections From Elyria Widow Fans Time's Passage
The writer from Betterway on Middle Avenue Elyria contemplates the closing of 1978 and the dawn of 1979. He reflects on time its marking by humans, the year’s events including opening another group home at Betterway and the ongoing life in the old house as salt laden streets and year’s end rituals frame the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Middle Avenue
Elyria
Betterway
Tom Batuik
Tom Spremulli
Beacon
Betterway foster homes reflect on 1978 and hope for 1979
A personal year end reflection from the Beacon writer recounts growth, community support, and memory. He notes funding cuts, farm controversy, and gratitude for volunteers, friends, and the Betterway group home. He outlines plans for 1979 including talks, prison visits, and a national volunteer training project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Bay Village
Lucasville
Mansfield
O.W.E
Elyria
Jackson
Miss
Betterway
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Merrill Rose
International Correspondence Schools
Scranton
President
Atlantic City
Bill Densmore
M.L. Hutcher
Waverly
Tenn
Roup
By Richard Blystone
Projects
Gerry Carter
Clerkenwell
Jose H. Jasso Alvarez
Guadalajara
Mexico
Horace Bright
Waltham Forest
John Goodman
Children’s Party
Juchida
Tom Peters
Dale
Helen Clark
Huntington Township
Howard Jordans
James Reymann
St. Patrick Church
Wellington
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