Jobless NYC woman sues college for $70K in tuition
AP News | 2009-08-03 00:43:34
<div id="subtitle">NYC woman who graduated in April sues college for $70K in tuition because she can't find job</div><div><p>A New York City woman who says she can't find a job is suing the college where she earned a bachelor's degree.</p><p>Trina Thompson filed a lawsuit last week against Monroe College in Bronx Supreme Court. The 27-year-old is seeking the $70,000 she spent on tuition.</p><p>Thompson says she's been unable to find gainful employment since she received her information technology degree in April.</p><p>She says the Bronx school's Office of Career Advancement hasn't provided her with the leads and career advice it promises.</p><p>Monroe College spokesman Gary Axelbank says Thompson's lawsuit is completely without merit.</p><p>The college insists it helps its graduates find jobs.</p><p>___</p><p>Information from: New York Post, http://www.nypost.com</p><img src="http://admatch-syndication.mochila.com/images/ad.gif?aid=56036805&bid=informcom" /></div><div id="copyright"><div>
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