Wright Career College lays off staff, in talks to transfer students
Wright Career College, which is housed at Towne East Square, said Thursday that it has laid off staff and is in talks to transfer its students to another college.
In a news release Thursday, the college said it has laid off administrative staff – although it didn’t provide a number – but not faculty. It will not take any new students, but existing classes will continue.
The school provides certificate training in a variety of medical, business and technology areas.
The college, which is based in Overland Park, has five campuses: Oklahoma City, Omaha, Overland Park and Tulsa as well as Wichita. The moves affect all campuses.
The college said it was in negotiations to transfer the students, but didn’t provide any schedule for that transition.
“It would be premature to provide any details about those plans at this time because any agreement between Wright Career College and a partner school(s) requires approval from our applicable regulatory agencies,” according to the release. “While we are unable to provide any details about what the transition will ultimately look like, we remain committed to providing our students with the opportunity to earn the degree or diploma for which they enrolled. That commitment has not changed.”
Wright Career College began in 1921 as Dickinson Business School and developed over the years into an accredited career college.
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This story was originally published March 10, 2016 at 4:55 PM with the headline "Wright Career College lays off staff, in talks to transfer students."