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' "With so much buzz in the mid-90s about the emerging Internet, I was determined to become a part of it. I made it a personal goal to leave an unfulfilling job and work toward a career in Web Design. Naugatuck Valley offered a certificate program that perfectly fit my needs. The classes were focused, challenging and fast-paced. The training I received clearly served as the first step toward a rewarding, new career." Jim VanCampen, Web Design Certificate, 1997' +
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