Taylor Business Institute

by Amanda Fornecker

For nearly 50 years, the Taylor Business Institute (Chicago, IL) has been providing a business education to both high school graduates and working adults. In fact, the school began as the Nancy Taylor Secretarial School and only accepted non-college-bound women. In 1972, the name changed to the Taylor Business institute and students of both the female and male genders were accepted.

Taylor Business Institute provides its business students with an education that leads to either an associate degree or a professional diploma. Some of the subjects that Taylor Business Institute students study include accounting, criminal justice and security administration, medical secretary, medical billing specialist, and more. All programs at the Taylor Business Institute are career-oriented and train students to work in their particular field of study upon graduation.

According to its website, Taylor Business Institute's mission is as follows: "Taylor Business Institute is an associate degree college that empowers a diverse, underserved population through the acquisition of general education, professional skills and technical degrees." Additionally, Taylor Business Institute is accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. It is important when choosing a school to check its accreditation status to ensure you'll be receiving the best education possible.

With small classes and hands-on experience, Taylor Business Institute prepares its students to take on the real world once they earn their degree. Students also receive personalized attention from professors who are experienced in each field and have a concrete knowledge of the job students want to work at.

In order to enroll at Taylor Business Institute, students must have their high school diploma or GED and must be 17 years of age by the first day of classes. Some programs may require prerequisite skills and knowledge, so it is important to research your particular interest within Taylor Business Institute.

With all the opportunities out there, Taylor Business Institute does not want to deter students based on their financial situation. That's why Taylor Business Institute includes financial aid as part of their admissions process. Those students who are in need will be able to apply for and possibly receive a certain amount of financial aid.

The career services office at Taylor Business Institute aims to help its students with job placement. Whether they are a current student or are a grad, Taylor Business Institute works closely with students to help them find the best job for their needs. Additionally, the career services office estimates that about 40 percent of Taylor Business Institute graduates go on to pursue their four-year degrees at other institutions after they've graduated from Taylor Business Institute.