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Higher education institutions with good reputations are highly prized. One such establishment is Lehigh Valley College, still known by its previous, familiar name of Allentown Business School. Founded in 1869, the college has expanded its curriculum and campus over the years, re-locating on four occasions. Its original name came from its proximity to Allentown in Pennsylvania and its final move in 2003 brought it to Center Valley, 55 miles from Philadelphia.

The purpose of the school is to award Associate Degrees in the area of vocational subjects. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools grants accreditation. Students can gain these degrees at Allentown Business School in an 18-month period. There are day, evening and Saturday lessons, and enabling students with a full time job to study. Financial aid and housing assistance is offer for eligible candidates.

Each student can benefit from one to one tuition and from the excellent facilities at the school. The campus spreads across 30 acres, containing 40 classrooms, a library, 5 PC laboratories, 4 Mac laboratories, and 2 art studios. After completion of a degree, students at Allentown Business School are given guidance from the school’s Careers Service on how to compile a resume, how to conduct themselves in a job interview, and how to set about finding employment in their chosen field.