40 international students are to graduate this Friday July 26^th from a three week intensive English Language and American Culture Program in preparation for college next year.

The English Explorer program at SBBCollege Santa Barbara gives international students the opportunity to refresh their language skills ahead of the oncoming semester. As part of the course, the college also takes the students to American legacies, such as Disneyland and Universal Studios, to give them a better understanding of American culture.

Cláudia Wilroy, Chief Operations Officer at SBBCollege Santa Barbara, says: ‘The English Explorer program is highly popular with our international students who find it highly beneficial when moving to the area. We’re proud that students from all over the world choose to study at SBBCollege and we have a responsibility to ensure that these students are given the support they need to learn and grow.’

This year the college launched an Explorer Criminal Justice program, running alongside the English Explorer classes, which covers aspects of the US criminal justice system. Additional activities include jail tours, mock trials and crime scene demonstrations.

Both programs, which come at a time when the college is celebrating its 125^th anniversary, are a nod towards the future of college education.

Cláudia Wilroy continues: ‘We now live in a world which, through the advances in technology and social networking, heavily relies on international integration. Our main goal at SBBCollege is to prepare our students for success in the future so creating a learning environment which is culturally diverse is a huge benefit to everyone.’

Occupations within the criminal justice field are more varied than the title suggests. Are you interested in working in a social or human services setting? Perhaps you want to be a positive force for change in your local community. If you are curious about the many facets of criminal justice, please join us at SBBCollege Ventura on Thursday, June 20th at 6:00 p.m. when we host a Criminal Justice Career Information Session.

This presentation will inform prospective students about the variety of career paths available in this occupational area and discuss how relevant coursework can provide a foundation to pursue job opportunities in this field. Guests will hear from a graduate from the SBBCollege Criminal Justice program who has been accepted into the Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Training Academy for a career in corrections. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet with and hear from SBBCollege instructors who have real-world experience in the field, and are invited to work through a mock crime scene at the campus.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth in this area is projected at 18% through the year 2020.

Lorraine Bunt, SBBCollege Ventura Campus Director, comments: “We look forward to this interactive information session and hope that it sparks the participants’ interest in exploring the Criminal Justice curriculum.”

Photos from SBBCollege Ventura’s criminal justice courses.

To coincide with National CPR Week (June 1-7) SBBCollege Bakersfield, in collaboration with the American Heart Association (AHA) and Kern County Emergency Medical Services, hosted the 2nd annual Sidewalk CPR Day on Tuesday, June 4th from 10a-12pm.

Kris, who is a drummer for rock band Adema, attended, along with SBBCollege CPR instructors who were on hand to demonstrate the basics and proper techniques of hands-only CPR. Participants had the opportunity to practice on mannequins and were provided with information on relevant courses at the College if they wished to pursue a career in the medical field.

Most of the students in SBBCollege Bakersfield’s healthcare programs, including medical assisting and nursing, have been CPR-certified and were also on hand to answer any questions and assist with the live demonstrations as well.

Rebecca Hoskins, Campus Director of SBBCollege Bakersfield, commented: ‘We are delighted to be hosting the 2nd annual Sidewalk CPR Day and are expecting a strong turnout similar to last year’s event. The importance of CPR training cannot be stated strongly enough as it is a critical link in the chain of survival for cardiac arrest victims. We strongly believe that everyone should know how to do this as it really can be the difference between life and death.’

SBBCollege Santa Maria is holding a program to address the nursing shortage in California. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the state of California is looking to fill 800,000 vacant positions in the nursing field within the next two years*.

SBBCollege Santa Maria will be holding a Nursing Career Information Session on Tuesday, June 18th at 4:30pm. This session will educate perspective students on the benefits of a career in nursing and on the relevant courses offered at the College. A former graduate from the nursing program at the College and who is now currently employed in the nursing profession will be on hand to offer their experiences and to inspire students considering a career in this area.

Currently, California falls far short of the national average of 825 registered nurses employed per 100,000 head of population. The state has only 653 registered nurses employed per 100,000 people – and a shortage for vocational nurses is similar.

Joseph Liddicote, Campus Director of SBBCollege Santa Maria, comments: ‘Nursing is a challenging yet incredibly rewarding career and is a crucial part of the healthcare team. We aim to train the next generation of caregivers for the Santa Maria community — and in all care settings, including hospitals, outpatient centers, community clinics, physician offices, schools and nursing homes.

‘Job outlook is expected to be strong for years to come with The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimating that nursing will create approximately 587,000 new jobs nationally by 2016*. The program is designed for students looking to realize their potential in the nursing field and I look forward to meeting them at the event.’

Students in the SBBCollege Vocational Nursing Program learn vital signs assessment, medication administration and other patient care skills in a clinical setting. The hands-on training provides students an understanding of skills for patient care and safety, such as hygiene, feeding, transfer techniques, medication administration, oxygen administration, Foley catheter insertion and care, tracheostomy care, and wound care. The students practice the techniques they learn in a supervised laboratory setting and then perfect them at clinical sites with real patients.

Click here to learn more about how to get started in nursing in Santa Maria. Or, call 1-866-749-7222.

*http://www.bls.gov/

1. For the second year in a row, SBBCollege Ventura has been voted as a favorite trade school of West Ventura County in the VC Star’s 2013 Reader’s Choice Awards.

   Voted by the readers of the Star, the annual Reader’s Choice Awards showcases the community’s favorite dining, shopping and services (including schools) in the County.

   SBBCollege would like to thank all of our students who voted us your favorite school!

   Once again, Santa Barbara Business College has been voted a west county favorite for Trade School.

   SBBCollege has been preparing students for great careers for 125 years. Founded in 1888, Santa Barbara Business College is one of the oldest schools in California.

   The College’s local campus on Market Street in Ventura offers bachelor’s degree and fast-track job training programs, preparing students for rewarding careers in business, management, criminal justice, paralegal studies and medical assisting.

   SBBCollege offers job-placement assistance for graduates, and financial assistance is available to those who qualify.

   Accredited by ACICS, SBBCollege is now enrolling for the summer and fall terms. Transfer students welcome. Both on-campus and online instruction is available.

   Santa Barbara Business College is at 4839 Market St. in Ventura.

   Information: 535-2256
   Website: www.sbbcollege.edu

   

    

Students, faculty and staff of Santa Barbara Business College joined the ‘Walk4Water’ charity walk on Santa Barbara’s East Beach last Saturday, May 4th, and raised $268 for families in need around the world.

The charity walk’s goal was to raise awareness for the need for clean and safe water, as every day 25,000 people die globally because of no access to sanitized water. Organized by ‘Hands4Others,’ a movement fighting to change the world one person at a time with drinkable water, the donations of the walk will be used to help families and villages in poverty stricken countries in Middle America, Africa and South East Asia. With nearly 2 million children dying each year of water related causes, water supply and treatment systems are greatly needed.

Students, faculty and staff of SBBCollege Santa Barbara participated in the walk as part of the College’s community service program, SBBCollege Cares, which calls out the Santa Barbara campus into the community to provide service where needed.

The money raised from SBBCollege will provide five families or 27 children with access to a safe water source.

The four mile walk, which went along the beautiful shoreline park towards the harbor and back, was greatly enjoyed by all. SBBCollege Cares will be back next year to increase awareness and raise more donations!

For more information on SBBCollege or SBBCollege Cares, please call the Santa Barbara campus at (805) 967-9677 or visit www.sbbcollege.edu.

Video Transcript:

Deborah Helm – Medical Assisting Graduate 2013

Why did you go back to school? Well as you can tell, I’m a lot older than most of the students. Life had brought changes and I found I needed a change of career. I had always been really interested in the medical field and I thought now is the time to do it. Although there were a lot of questions and I really wasn’t sure, I came to check out Santa Barbara Business College and I think it’s the best decision I’ve made. It has been a wonderful experience for me.

What did you learn at SBBCollege? I learned how to do venipunctures, learned how to do EKGs and as well as all the laboratory things we would do, learn a lot about the body itself – anatomy and physiology and I love that. But I also love the hands-on things; working with patients. We used each other of course, but I really enjoy people and I think it’s important that they’re well taken care of when they face potential medical issues and help them maintain their health if they have good health.

Thoughts about SBBCollege: It’s come so fast, I mean it’s amazing; Santa Barbara Business College was a huge help and incredibly supportive. I’ve never been to a school, I’ve gone to a university before and other colleges in getting classes that I needed for my diploma, but I’ve never been to a school where faculty and administration are so determined to have their students succeed. It really impressed me and they are so available to help with whatever you need, so given all that – I can utilize so much of what I learned at SBBC and I plan to take it and go as far as I can because I really love it and appreciate the help that I got here.