Northland Career Center

Kaw Area Technical School offers various academic courses, such as building and industrial, design, electronic, graphics, mechanical, metal and human resource technology. It also provides continuing education courses in Microsoft Excel, basic keyboard and typing, basic and advanced photography, home health aide and personal enrichment. The school offers financial assistance program that provides various loans and scholarships for the students. It additionally provides counseling services, such as career, academic and personal development of the students. Its business and industry training department provides training in the areas of human resources and computers. Kaw Area Technical School is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. It is located in Topeka, Kan.

Graceland University, founded in 1895 and located in Independence, Mo., provides a variety of graduate and undergraduate programs to students. The university offers various programs through its residential campuses located in Lamoni, Iowa, and Independence, Mo., and online programs through its global campus. It has more than 2,000 students enrolled in various programs. Graceland University s Lamoni campus offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and over 60 degree options. It also provides more than 15 sports events and intramural programs. The university s Independence campus offers undergraduate and graduate programs in education and seminary, and master s degrees in education, nursing and religion. It is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.