Everest College facts for kids
Everest College is a school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It used to be known as Blair College. This school offered special programs to help students learn skills for different jobs.
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About Everest College
Everest College was a type of school called a career college. This means it focused on teaching students practical skills for specific jobs. Students could learn about many different careers. The goal was to help them get ready for the working world.
A Look Back: Its History
The school has a long history with several name changes. It first opened in Pueblo, Colorado way back in 1897. Back then, it was called Brown's School of Business.
Early Name Changes
In 1918, the school changed its name to Blair's Business College. Later, in 1981, it became Blair Junior College. These changes show how the school grew and adapted over time.
Becoming Blair College
In 1996, a company called Rhodes Colleges, Inc. bought the school. Rhodes Colleges was part of a larger company. After this, the school's name changed again to Blair College.
The Final Name: Everest College
The name changed one last time in 2006. That's when it became Everest College, which is the name it used for its final years.
