Headquartered in Irvine, California, International Education Corporation is a premier provider of practitioner-focused postsecondary career education in healthcare, business, technology and criminal justice. IEC owns and operates colleges under two national brands: UEI College and Advanced Career Training.
From College Degrees to College Education: A Paradigm Shift in the Higher Education Ecosystem
IRVINE, Calif., July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Fardad Fateri and Cameron Fateri predict there will be many more disruptions within all verticals in this century. The authors ask, "Who would have thought the largest bookseller wouldn't be a real bookstore, or one of the largest hotel services wouldn't operate any hotels, or the largest taxi […]
The American Narrative Re-Visited: A Multidimensional Comparative Framework for Disruption
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — In a White Paper, authors Fardad Fateri and Cameron Fateri encourage a meaningful dialogue about America. They explore the possibility of the American narrative being challenged. The authors discuss several societal trends since World War II that are unfavorably reshaping the construct that is uniquely American. Furthermore, in […]
IRVINE, Calif., April 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — On Monday, April 27, 2015, International Education Corporation, the parent company of UEI College and Florida Career College, announced its plan to offer help to displaced Everest, WyoTech and Heald College students and staff. Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150427/211912LOGO Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150427/211913LOGO On April 26, 2015, Corinthian Colleges, the parent company of […]
International Education Corp Opens UEI College Campus in Bakersfield, CA
BAKERSFIELD, Calif., March 20, 2012 — International Education Corporation (IEC), a leading national provider of career education and operator of UEI College, announced the opening of its newest campus in Bakersfield, California. This will be IEC's 17th campus in the United States. "We are excited about the opportunity to provide career-focused education to students in […]
President and CEO of International Education Corporation Comments on the Fall of American Education
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 29, 2012 — In a recent article about the Fall of American Education, Fardad Fateri, President and CEO of International Education Corporation (IEC), criticized the presidential elections process for predominant focus on who, rather than what, could put the economy back on track. Fateri asserts that there has been little discourse about […]
International Education Corp Acquires Emergency Training Services
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Feb. 21, 2012 — International Education Corporation (IEC), a leading national provider of career education and parent company of UEI College, has acquired Emergency Training Services, a leading emergency medical care training college in Santa Cruz, California. This acquisition is consistent with IEC's objective to expand its geographic reach through complementary markets […]
UEI College in Riverside, CA Celebrates Grand Opening
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Nov. 21, 2011 — International Education Corporation (IEC), a leading national provider of career education and operator of UEI College, celebrated the Grand Opening of its Riverside, CA, campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, November 10, 2011. To celebrate the Grand Opening, Riverside Councilmember Mr. Andy Melendrez was joined by members of […]
UEI College Scholarships Earmarked for Low-Income Students
Partners Education Scholarship program awards scholarships to low-income students to increase access to career education IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 24, 2011 — With a vision to address growing concerns about the rising costs and access to higher education for academically qualified low-income students, International Education Corporation (IEC), a leading national provider of career education and operator […]
International Education Corp. Appoints George P. Harbison as Chief Financial Officer
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 4, 2011 — International Education Corporation (IEC), a leading national provider of career education and operator of UEI College and United Education Institute (UEI), has announced the appointment of George P. Harbison as Chief Financial Officer. Photo of George P. Harbison: http://www.ereleases.com/pic/George-Harbison.jpg Harbison is an experienced senior-level executive in the postsecondary education […]
International Education Corp Opens UEI College Campus in Stockton, CA
STOCKTON, Calif., Sept. 12, 2011 — International Education Corporation (IEC), a leading national provider of career education and operator of UEI College, has announced the opening of its newest California campus in Stockton at 4994 Claremont Avenue. This new branch campus will serve as the 13th UEI College campus in California and will support and […]
UEI College in San Bernardino, CA Launches Vocational Nursing Program
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., June 20, 2011 — International Education Corporation (IEC), a leading provider of career-focused education, today announced it has started to offer its Vocational Nursing program at the UEI College in San Bernardino, CA, with classes starting on July 25, 2011. The Vocational Nursing program is also offered at the UEI College in […]
UEI College in Gardena, CA Celebrates Grand Opening
GARDENA, Calif., June 13, 2011 — International Education Corporation (IEC), a leading national provider of career education and operator of UEI College, celebrated the Grand Opening of its Gardena, CA, location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Senator Rod Wright, LA City Councilwoman & Congressional candidate Ms. Janice Hahn, Gardena Valley Councilwoman […]
International Education Corp. Opens UEI College Campus in Riverside, CA
RIVERSIDE, Calif., March 7, 2011 — International Education Corporation (IEC), a leading national provider of career education and operator of UEI College, has announced the opening of its newest California campus in Riverside at 1860 University Avenue. This new branch will serve as the 12th UEI College campus in California and will support and serve […]
UEI College Opens New Location in Gardena, California
UEI College Announces Campus Relocation to Accommodate Employer Demand for Qualified Entry-Level Candidates GARDENA, Calif., Jan. 18, 2011 — International Education Corporation (IEC), a leading national provider of career education and operator of UEI College, announced today that it has relocated its UEI College in Cerritos, CA to its new location in Gardena, CA (661 […]
International Education Corp. Fights for College Access for Low-Income Families
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2010 — In an open letter to congress, Fardad Fateri, President and CEO of International Education Corporation (IEC), opposed the proposed federal regulation on Gainful Employment. Fateri asserts that U.S. Senate's Help Committee chair Senator Tom Harkin is supporting a federal regulation called Gainful Employment that will prevent millions of low-income […]
International Education Corporation Acquires MCed Career College
IRVINE, Calif., July 1, 2010 — International Education Corporation today announced that it has completed the acquisition of MCed Career College headquartered in Fresno, California. Founded in 1989, MCed Career College is an accredited post-secondary institution now offering career-focused programs in healthcare, business, legal, and information technology. This transaction marks International Education Corporation's second acquisition […]
International Education Corporation Announces the Opening of UEI College in Anaheim, CA
ANAHEIM, Calif., March 1, 2010 — International Education Corporation (IEC), a leading national provider of career education and operator of UEI College, has announced the opening of its newest California campus in Anaheim at 401 W. Carl Karcher Way (former corporate headquarters of Carl Karcher Enterprises). This new branch will serve as the 10th UEI […]
International Education Corp. Opens UEI College Campus in San Marcos, CA
SAN MARCOS, Calif., Feb. 22, 2010 — International Education Corporation (IEC), a leading national provider of career education and operator of UEI College, has announced the opening of its newest California campus in San Marcos at 2085 Montiel Road. This new branch will serve as the 11th UEI College campus in Southern California and will […]
Advanced Career Training Changes Its Name to United Education Institute
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 14, 2010 — International Education Corporation today announced the name change of its campuses on the East Coast from Advanced Career Training (ACT) to United Education Institute (UEI). The name change more strategically connects the East Coast schools with the West Coast campuses under one brand. The West Coast campuses operate under […]
International Education Corporation Named as One of the Fastest Growing Companies
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 19, 2009 — International Education Corporation (IEC) was named by the Orange County Business Journal as one of the fastest growing corporations and "the" fastest growing education company headquartered in Orange County, California. This list is put together by the journal annually and it represents the rate of revenue growth year over […]
UEI College Starts Vocational Nursing Program in the City of Chula Vista
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 24, 2009 — International Education Corporation today announced that it will start a Vocational Nursing program at UEI College in Chula Vista, California. "Our strategy is to grow geographically within existing IEC media markets and to expand offerings within our current programmatic verticals," says Fardad Fateri, President and Chief Executive Officer of […]
International Education Corporation Acquires American Auto Institute for Cash
IRVINE, Calif., July 7, 2009 — International Education Corporation today announced that it has acquired American Auto Institute for cash. Headquartered in Cerritos, California, American Auto Institute has unique transportation education programs that prepare students for entry-level careers in the automotive industry. "This acquisition is consistent with our strategic objective to penetrate new urban markets […]
