Student Stories

She heard about CALRegional and decided it was worth a try—it would only take a couple of weeks or months to complete training there instead of committing herself to years' worth of secondary education.

The experience at CALRegional proved excellent; everyone came from different backgrounds, and her instructor was fantastic. Luz's favorite part was definitely the externship portion, where she could apply what she learned in actual workplace settings. After completing the program and receiving her certification, Luz felt an immense sense of accomplishment for finally achieving something so big—she no longer felt like an aimless wanderer living paycheck-to-paycheck; instead, she now had a purpose in life again.

Nowadays, Luz is working full-time at the local blood bank, where she continues to learn new skills, with her current skill set being honed through what she learned during her time with CALRegional. It really goes without saying that life has been much different for Luz since then: Her career has progressed significantly due to all that hard work put into succeeding in this field!

He started working at a warehouse, but it wasn't nearly as satisfying as being able to help others with their medical needs.

Efren found CALRegional and chose to study the Phlebotomy Technician Program.

After completing all the courses and exams required by CALRegional, Efren was certified and ready to search for new jobs!

He immediately got hired at a Covid-19 clinic near his home. The experience there has been invaluable; he's become increasingly confident in using his newfound skillset every day at work.

Though his journey has only just begun, thanks to CALRegional, Efren has opened doors to endless opportunities.

He hopes to use his skills someday soon as an instructor with CALRegional so that he can help others achieve their dreams just as he did!

She was determined to work towards a medical career path that would allow her to work from home so she could spend time with family.

When Maya heard about CALRegional's online classes, it seemed like the perfect fit. With evening classes twice a week and an enormous amount of flexibility, she felt sure this would lead her to the right career.

The opportunity that came with taking these classes proved to be promising when Maya's instructor provided a wealth of knowledge, guidance, instruction, and support throughout the course. She not only taught in terms of medical practices but also in teaching life-long skills such as organization and perseverance, which helped Maya thrive during her studies.

After completing the program, Maya passed her national test and landed herself a job shortly afterward! Her entire family was incredibly supportive; they were thrilled for their beloved mother, who could now provide them with financial security while still being able to take care of them at home, too. It truly felt like a weight had been lifted off her shoulders!

After coming across CALRegional, she decided to take the plunge because she felt the investment could pay off big time.

Kennedy completed the Phlebotomy Technician Program, and like a lot of our graduates, is planning on continuing her education in the healthcare field. Next up - MRI tech!