THOMPSON INSTITUTE – HARRISBURG CHANGES NAME TO KAPLAN CAREER INSTITUTE
School Hosts Grand Reopening Following One Million Dollar Renovation to Accommodate Future Growth
Harrisburg, Penn., November 14, 2006 - Kaplan Higher Education today announced that Thompson Institute – Harrisburg will now be known as Kaplan Career Institute, as of November 1, 2006. The school will host a grand reopening following a recent one million dollar renovation, which allows the school to accommodate future growth. The ceremony will take place from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. today at the school’s campus at 5650 Derry Street in Harrisburg.
By changing its name to Kaplan Career Institute, the school will be formally recognized as being part of the Kaplan family. Kaplan, Inc. is a global provider of education services, and its name reflects a long-standing reputation for excellence.
Kaplan Career Institute – Harrisburg is located in Harrisburg, Penn. The campus currently offers associates degrees and diplomas in ten program areas, including legal studies, allied health, business, and technology. Recent renovations include a complete refurbishment of the school and three new classrooms and a student lounge area.
Thompson Institute – Harrisburg is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). ACICS is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
About Kaplan, Inc.
Kaplan Career Institute is part of Kaplan, Inc.'s Higher Education Division, which includes more than 70 campus-based schools, as well as online programs through Kaplan University and Concord Law School. Kaplan Higher Education offers career-oriented certificate, bachelor and associate degree programs designed to provide students with the skills necessary to qualify them for entry-level employment in fields such as healthcare, business, information technology, technology, fashion and design. Kaplan is a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). For more information about Kaplan, please visit www.kaplan.com.