Our philosophy is simple:
We succeed when you succeed

Unlike other career colleges, earning your associate degree at Heald involves much more than skill training. At Heald, we take a holistic approach to education, providing our students with all of the resources necessary to become well-rounded, highly motivated, and especially marketable. As a Heald student, in addition to taking courses in your chosen program area, you'll study contemporary literature and culture, ethical practices, and personal and social responsibility. We'll also help you develop confidence, leadership abilities, collaboration techniques, and communication skills. While employers are eager to find employees with technical proficiency, these "soft" skills are extremely important in a professional environment. And, lucky for you, you'll learn from the best of them! In most college settings, you'll find that classes are taught by "academics" - people who've spent their whole working lives teaching in a classroom. At Heald, we hire high-caliber instructors who have both academic and real-world experience. They teach you practical, relevant skills that you'll actually be able to use throughout your career. In keeping with our goal of preparing you for workplace success, each Heald campus adheres to a professional appearance policy. Students are expected to dress and act as professionally as they would on the job. The result? Heald graduates are prepared for the job market with an education and professional style that employers demand. Perhaps most importantly, students at Heald have a sense of belonging. It's a supportive environment filled with positive, like-minded people. That's what our graduates tell us anyway. It's the sense of belonging to a community at Heald that they remember most - and that's what we hope you'll find here, too.