Wood Tobe-Coburn School

Highlights

• Career-focused programs can be completed in only 10 months
• Located in Midtown Manhattan near subways, commuter trains, and buses
• Programs registered by the New York State Education Department, Board of Regents and Commissioner of Education

About the School

Wood Tobé-Coburn School offers career-focused training in healthcare, business, fashion and technology. The institute offers undergraduate degrees and diplomas. The school is owned by the Bradford Schools. According to Wood Tobé-Coburn, the programs are designed to meet the requirements of employers.

The school is located in Midtown Mannhattan, near major subway lines, The Port Authority Bus Terminal and Penn Station.

Academic Programs

Wood Tobé-Coburn School's areas of study include:

• Business / Fashion – Covers accounting, fashion design, fashion merchandising, office administration, and travel and hospitality.
• Technology – Offers computer programming, computer specialist, graphic design, and network management.
• Healthcare – Offers medical assisting.

Below is additional information for several of the available programs:

• Fashion Merchandising – Students are prepared for careers in showroom sales and marketing, product development, retail merchandising and management.
• Computer Specialist – Designed to be a comprehensive curriculum that builds a solid foundation in software application packages and network administration.
• Graphic Design – Blends theory with practical applications. Students learn how to convert ideas into images and products.
• Network Management – Offers a broad understanding of administering and maintaining a networked environment. Offers training in various networking products including MS Windows, SQL servers, Linux and Microsoft desktop operating systems.
• Computer Programming – Training is provided in several computer programming languages. Administering and managing network systems is also included in the program.
• Medical Assisting – Offers a blend of hands-on training and theory. Experience is gained by training in clinical labs with equipment utilized in medical offices.

Faculty

The school hires teachers that have the appropriate academic credentials along with industry knowledge.

Student Life

Typically, the school has over 250 students. Wood Tobé-Coburn School offers its students career placement services and career counseling. The school notes that its graduates are working in large and small companies around New York City.

Admissions and Financial Aid

In order to attend Wood Tobé-Coburn School, students must have a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent. An admissions representative is available to guide applicants through the enrolling process. Regarding financial assistance, grants, scholarships and loans are available to eligible students.