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n e w h a v e n b i z . c o m | M a r c h 2 0 2 3 | n e w h a v e n B I Z 19 A ccounting majors might focus on numbers, but at Albertus Magnus College, you'll never be just a number. Smaller class sizes are conducive to learning, providing an environment to build strong and lasting relationships with fellow students and receive individualized attention from professors. Your employees are your biggest asset. Want a larger return on your investment? Partner with them to increase their skills and experience and, in return, increase your company's productivity and bottom line. Your business is only as good as your employees. If they are happy and secure in their job, and see upward mobility, that's the key to success," said Heather LaTorra, President and CEO of Marrakech, Inc., which provides person-centered, unique, and cost-effective human services for children and adults of all abilities since 1971. "We talk about professional development all the time with our employees and we listen to what they want to do as opposed to telling them what they should do. It's so important to help people live their dreams. Because of this, we've been able to Employee ROI grow staff, promote from within, and develop long-tenured employees." Marrakech, Inc., has partnered with Albertus Magnus College for almost 25 years. At Albertus, adult learners thrive and become adult leaders. We take a holistic and hands-on approach to learning – emphasizing critical thinking, moral reasoning, and solution seeking. ese are the skills your business needs to compete in today's ever-changing environment. Here's how we do it. At Albertus, our first priority is supporting your employees while they work towards either finishing their associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree or earning the next one. With flexible schedules and caring student advisors, we help them soar. • Albertus Online, Your Way – all courses are online so classwork can be done while juggling busy work and family commitments; • Two courses every eight weeks – lightening the load helps work-life balance as well as get to the finish line faster; • Open enrollment five-times per year – this helps quicken completion; • Employer discounts may be available – if your company partners with Albertus, your employees can get a 15% tuition discount. If this is not enough, we also have a generous transfer credit policy for degree completion. At Albertus, we accept up to 90 credits toward a bachelor's degree and a maximum of six for graduate programs. Let's not count out discounts. Yes, there is that 15% off tuition. And Albertus alumni, law enforcement, as well as Connecticut state employees (and their spouses) qualify for special rates. Also, don't rule out financial aid. A person's age does not bar them from receiving it. Lastly, your business should not leave opportunities on the table. Here's how else your company can get involved: • Promote employment and student internship opportunities through the Handshake portal, an online platform for higher education students and alumni; • Participate in an Albertus Career Fair; • Serve as a resource for continuing education and professional development activities. How do you spell business success? A-L-B-E-R-T-U-S. at's because when we say "We Have Faith in Your Future," it's more than a tagline – it's who we are. Let Albertus be your company's one-stop resource for your employees' future. eir success is your success. For more information, contact Eileen Lopez-Cordone, Assistant Director of Admissions and Employer Liaison at (203) 672-6788 or elopezcordone@ albertus.edu or visit our website at www.albertus.edu. albertus.edu/accounting albertus.edu/MSA For more information :

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