<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>DEC News - Douglas Education Center</title> <atom:link href="https://www.dec.edu/category/dec-news/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.dec.edu</link> <description>DEC Special Make Up Effects School Cosmetology School PA Art Career</description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:29:37 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <image> <url>https://www.dec.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-decflame-32x32.jpg</url> <title>DEC News - Douglas Education Center</title> <link>https://www.dec.edu</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>DOUGLAS EDUCATION CENTER CEO/PRESIDENT JEFF IMBRESCIA INDUCTED INTO MONESSEN WALL OF FAME</title> <link>https://www.dec.edu/douglas-education-center-ceo-president-jeff-imbrescia-inducted-into-monessen-wall-of-fame/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=douglas-education-center-ceo-president-jeff-imbrescia-inducted-into-monessen-wall-of-fame</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[decadmin130]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:45:58 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Allan and Wilson's Digital Illustration Program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Alumni Success]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Art]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DEC News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[George A. Romero's Filmmaking Program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[massage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Skilled Trades Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Cosmetology Academy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Energy Trade Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dec.edu/?p=34110</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Douglas Education Center CEO/President Jeff Imbrescia was inducted into the Wall of Fame at Monessen High School. The dedication event was held on October 12th, 2024. Jeff along with 5 others were nominated and celebrated for their success and dedication to the community in various...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dec.edu/douglas-education-center-ceo-president-jeff-imbrescia-inducted-into-monessen-wall-of-fame/">DOUGLAS EDUCATION CENTER CEO/PRESIDENT JEFF IMBRESCIA INDUCTED INTO MONESSEN WALL OF FAME</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.dec.edu">Douglas Education Center</a>.</p>]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">34110</post-id> </item> <item> <title>DOUGLAS EDUCATION CENTER RECOGNIZED BY ACCREDITING COMMISSION AS A SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE TIME</title> <link>https://www.dec.edu/schoolofexcellence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=schoolofexcellence</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[decadmin130]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:30:33 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Allan and Wilson's Digital Illustration Program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Alumni Success]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Art]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DEC News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[George A. Romero's Filmmaking Program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[massage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Skilled Trades Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Cosmetology Academy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Energy Trade Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dec.edu/?p=33987</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>ACCSC (Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges) has recognized Douglas Education Center (DEC) as a School of Excellence for the second consecutive time. 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Romero’s Filmmaking Program – 15 Years of Film</title> <link>https://www.dec.edu/george-a-romeros-filmmaking-program-15-years-of-film/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=george-a-romeros-filmmaking-program-15-years-of-film</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[decadmin130]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:52:23 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Alumni Success]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Art]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DEC News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[George A. Romero's Filmmaking Program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Photography]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dec.edu/?p=34020</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>This past year has been a year of landmark anniversaries for Douglas Education Center. Last November we held an event celebrating 23 Years of Tom Savini’s Special Make-up Effects Program and then in April 2023, we celebrated 20 Years of Cosmetology with an amazing Hair...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dec.edu/george-a-romeros-filmmaking-program-15-years-of-film/">George A. Romero’s Filmmaking Program – 15 Years of Film</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.dec.edu">Douglas Education Center</a>.</p>]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">34020</post-id> </item> <item> <title>20 Years of The Cosmetology Academy!</title> <link>https://www.dec.edu/20-years-of-the-cosmetology-academy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20-years-of-the-cosmetology-academy</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[decadmin130]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:52:04 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Alumni Success]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DEC News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Cosmetology Academy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#DECLife]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Douglas Education Center]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dec.edu/?p=33445</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>This year, we’re lighting 20 candles on the cake for The Cosmetology Academy, marking two decades since we first opened our doors back in Fall 2003. 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That event was cancelled due to the COVID pandemic. On November 10, 2022, Tom Savini, DEC President Jeff Imbrescia, DEC Staff, guests, and friends would finally celebrate...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dec.edu/23-years-of-training-the-most-incredible-creative-people-in-the-industry/">23 Years of Training the Most Incredible Creative People in the Industry!</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.dec.edu">Douglas Education Center</a>.</p>]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">33069</post-id> </item> <item> <title>The DEC Story</title> <link>https://www.dec.edu/the-dec-story/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-dec-story</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[decadmin130]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 17:00:22 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Alumni Success]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DEC News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial Aid]]></category> <category><![CDATA[George A. Romero's Filmmaking Program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Graphic Design & Web Program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[massage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Skilled Trades Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Cosmetology Academy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Energy Trade Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dec.edu/?p=32288</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Douglas Business College was established in 1904 by Warren Douglas as a business and secretarial school. It later became Douglas School of Business Inc. and was incorporated on January 31, 1977. Current owner Jeffrey D. Imbrescia, has been CEO/President since 1989. Douglas School of Business,...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dec.edu/the-dec-story/">The DEC Story</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.dec.edu">Douglas Education Center</a>.</p>]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">32288</post-id> </item> <item> <title>College Recruiting Coming Back</title> <link>https://www.dec.edu/college-recruiting-coming-back/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=college-recruiting-coming-back</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[decadmin130]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 15:58:45 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Allied Health Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Allied Health Programs at DEC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Alumni Success]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DEC News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[George A. Romero's Filmmaking Program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Medical Programs at DEC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Skilled Trades Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Cosmetology Academy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dec.edu/?p=31669</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>As things open back up in this world, DEC is happy to once again be able to meet potential students and their families to help provide information and options as part of their school decision making process.   Most industries were stalled as a result...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dec.edu/college-recruiting-coming-back/">College Recruiting Coming Back</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.dec.edu">Douglas Education Center</a>.</p>]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">31669</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Post Secondary Schools Creating Safe Environments</title> <link>https://www.dec.edu/schoolscreatingsafeenvironments/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=schoolscreatingsafeenvironments</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[decadmin130]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:19:18 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Allied Health Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Allied Health Programs at DEC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Alumni Success]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DEC News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[George A. Romero's Filmmaking Program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Medical Programs at DEC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Skilled Trades Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Cosmetology Academy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dec.edu/?p=31027</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Thank you Mon Valley Independent for featuring DEC in their article for Post Secondary Schools Creating Safe Environments. We pride ourselves in creating and maintaining a safe environment for students and staff during the pandemic.      </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.dec.edu/schoolscreatingsafeenvironments/">Post Secondary Schools Creating Safe Environments</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.dec.edu">Douglas Education Center</a>.</p>]]></description> <post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">31027</post-id> </item> <item> <title>Dads Matter to DEC</title> <link>https://www.dec.edu/dads-matter-to-dec-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dads-matter-to-dec-2</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[decadmin130]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:11:06 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[DEC News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Skilled Trades Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Energy Trade Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[CDL]]></category> <category><![CDATA[CDL Training]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DEC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Douglas Education Center]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Skilled Trade]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dec.edu/?p=30607</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Fathers from three counties in southwestern Pennsylvania will have an opportunity to train for their commercial driver’s license (CDL) for free thanks to funding provided by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Federal Fatherhood Program. 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Romero's Filmmaking Program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Medical Programs at DEC]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Skilled Trades Programs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Cosmetology Academy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tom Savini's Special Make-Up Effects Program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[#DECLife]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Douglas Education Center]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dec.edu/?p=30447</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>“I had to learn on the job,” says Jeff Imbrescia, CEO and President of Douglas Education Center (DEC), talking about his beginnings as the owner what was then called Douglas School of Business. 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