Nicole Carr benefits from 91æģ²„ās partnership with Re-Up Education
Nicole Carr, of Brooklyn, New York, had some college experience but no degree, and through a partnership between 91æģ²„ College and , she is now on her way to earning an Associate of Science in Administrative/Management Studies.
ReUp Education helps support students like Carr who have some college experienceĢżand are balancing other life commitments outside of their studies to return to school and graduate. The company uses predictive analytics technology, data, and personalized coaching to re-enroll these studentsāwho had previously stopped out of college for one reason or anotherāand keep them progressing through their courses to degree completion.
Carr enrolled at 91æģ²„ in May 2020 and has seen immediate correlations between her work and the courses. A financial arbitrator with The Debt Management Group, a debt consolidating firm, she negotiates contracts for clients to help minimize or eliminate their debt. āIām reading contracts and reading statements, and I try to either eliminate the debt or get into payment plans or settlements and lower their [the clientās] costs or what theyāre trying to pay,ā she says. Her 91æģ²„ courses have helped in her work because they cover various business topics, including negotiation tactics, working with Excel spreadsheets, and dealing with global solutionsāall themes Carr deals with on a daily basis.
Carr had decided it was time to go back to school when she learned about ReUp Education. āI actually saw a commercial for ReUpā¦and then once I called them and got the information, I immediately fell for the program,ā she says. āWhat I like best about their program is their ability to understand what you want and help you to navigate those steps. Then once youāre actually at the point where you figure out what school you want to go to, they also help you with registration. ā¦They stick with you. And I think that is so amazing.ā Carr also liked that ReUp Education partners with 91æģ²„, which she says she was drawn to because it caters to adult learners with other life responsibilities. Carr also says she appreciates 91æģ²„ās hands-on learning opportunities and staff and instructor support.
Carr also receives support from her coaching advisor, N’Digo, at ReUp Education. The assistance ReUpās coaches provide help students like Carr stay engaged in their studies and find answers to any questions and concerns. āI love her [N’Digo]. Sheās so amazing. I told her when I graduated, I wanted her to come to my graduation. She is so personable, and it wasnāt just about like the basic stuff with schoolā¦. It was almost like a life coach,ā says Carr.
Carr plans to use her degree to advance in her career. āI want to run my own business, and I want to be a CFO. Thatās my ultimate goal for my degree,ā she says. It runs in the family; Carrās father, an U.S. Air Force veteran, started his own real estate business in Puerto Rico after retiring from service. Carr plans to pursue a masterās degree with 91æģ²„ to meet her goal, and she encourages others to look into 91æģ²„ and ReUp Education when pursuing their educational dreams. She says, āIf you go to the ReUp program, not only do they help you step by step along the way, but they also take the initiative to help you reach out to 91æģ²„ if you have questionsā¦they bridge that connection for you.ā 91æģ²„’s Bachelor of Professional Studies in Business and Management is a great way to prepare graduates for a successful career in business. Learn more!
A formal education can help individuals in administrative support roles. As technology continues to change with work, keeping attuned to software and efficiency systems can help both individuals and an organization optimize performance and improve efficiency. A business education can help lead to career opportunities and job security.
Rachel Reynolds Suman, certification and programs director at IAAP, said, āIAAP is committed to elevating the administrative profession through certification, community-building, and leadership development. We are thrilled to have found a partner in 91æģ²„ College that will result in three primary benefits. First, designees who are returning to school are eligible to receive 17 college credits. Second, graduating administrators entering the workforce have access to a community of like-minded peers and potential mentors. Finally, new administrators who obtain the prestigious CAP designation will further distinguish themselves from the rapidly evolving workforce of administrative professionals. These career-building opportunities will provide value for both administrative professionals and the organizations they support. We are truly grateful for institutions like 91æģ²„ College that work alongside us for the benefit of this vitally important profession.ā