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Congrats, Marylu!

Business Administration bachelor’s degree graduate of our Santa Barbara college campus, Marylu, has started her career working in the business field. Marylu is an administrative assistant in the accounting department of a local university!

Congrats on your new career, Marylu!

SBBCollege Santa Barbara is located at 506 Chapala Street. With bachelor’s degree and fast-track job training programs in business, management, medical assisting and medical office, this trade school in Santa Barbara is accepting applications for their summer and fall starts. Transfer students welcome.

Click here to learn more about the bachelor’s degree in business program in Santa Barbara or your local community. Or, call 1-866-749-7222.

Video Transcript:

Marylu Diaz – Business Administration Graduate 2013

Why did you go back to school? I was at a point where I was seeing how people I had gone to school with in high school were moving forward, and I wasn’t. I was kind of stuck and it did take me a little while to go back and I just knew I had to do something. I wasn’t happy where I was and the regular city college just didn’t work for me. I worked full time, so I had to be able to do something which worked with my schedule. The Business College, I loved the small classes, I loved that it’s in town and it’s a lot more personable.

Why did you choose SBBCollege? The size; it’s a lot smaller, a lot more intimate. You’re not in a classroom as just another person, that’s just another number – you actually get to know your teachers and they get to know your style and how you learn so they work better with you. I think I’m able to learn a lot better that way. It’s more one on one, rather than just sitting in a lecture class being a blank face to a teacher.

Are you currently working? I’m an Administrative Assistant at UCSB in the Accounting Department. What I do now, I didn’t do before which is cool. I do reconciliations; I do payroll; I do paperwork for new hires; I do expenses transfers; and I work with the general ledger system that they have.

Words for instructors: Thank you all of you for pushing us, pushing our limits, for getting to know us on a personal level and being more willing to help us in that way. Rather than just being another student you guys actually took interest in us individually and learned how we learn. So you were learning with us and I think that just made us want to push even harder. So thank you.

The Inside Scoop About the Paralegal Program at SBBCollege

Want to know what it’s like to attend SBBCollege for paralegal studies? We sat down with Leslie, a student in the legal training program, who gave us the inside scoop.

Why did you choose to come back to school?

The reason why I chose to go back to school was because I was just working at a restaurant, and I felt like I needed direction. I needed to figure out a focus and what to do with my life. I knew I couldn’t work at a restaurant until I was 60 or 70. Plus, I didn’t have any benefits where I worked, no insurance, no incentives. I haven’t had a raise. I said, this isn’t me – I need to get ahead in life.

Why did you choose the paralegal field?

I’ve actually had an interest in the legal field ever since I was about 10 years old when I started studying different laws and cases. I didn’t get involved in law sooner because I thought that in order to go to law school and to be in the legal profession, you had to have money. It wasn’t until recently I figured out that I could do it with Santa Barbara Business College’s help. I can find the means. I can get the loans, I can get financial aid and I’m doing it.

Why SBBCollege?

I chose Santa Barbara Business College because of the location and the program length. Since I already have a degree, I can finish the program in one year through their diploma program. I can get in and out in no time. I don’t like things to be a waste of my time. And so far, this program has been excellent. I’m learning, and I’m enjoying it.

How do you like the classes?

I like it a lot, mainly because we’re not learning just one type of law. It’s everything. You get your business law. You have your tort law, criminal law. You have your family law. It’s everything. You need that for when you go out into the legal field. Maybe there’ll be a certain case in family law that deals with criminal law. I’ll be able to know what that is, since I learned it in class.

What has been your favorite class so far?

I enjoy Tort law, believe it or not. Tort is a civil wrong against another person. Before I took the class, I had no idea what tort was. But coming out of the class, I felt like I learned what somebody learned in law school.

How would you describe the instructors and staff?

The instructors that I have had at Santa Barbara Business College have been very encouraging. They’ve made me feel very welcome.

The staff has been nothing but friendly to me. You can see the dean at any time for anything – which is great. I’ve never had that at a school before, where you can stop by for any problem.

Are you excited for your future?

My future feels great. I know the door is now open. I feel good because now I have a handle on things. I know I’ll get a great job as a paralegal. I have the knowledge, I have the tools. Everything is here for me at Santa Barbara Business College.

Thanks for taking the time to talk with us, Leslie!

Leslie will be graduating from the SBBCollege Ventura college campus in the Spring 2013 class, and looks forward to starting her legal career.

SBBCollege Graduate Begins Criminal Justice Career

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Brittanny Pabon – Criminal Justice – Class of 2013: My name is Britanny Pabon, I am from Santa Maria, California. I went to school because I wanted to better myself. I was tired of doing the same old thing every day basically and I just wanted to make everything that I was going for and my goals very quick and I heard this was the school to go to for that.

Why did you go back to school? I was just basically at a casino before in the accounting business, and didn’t really enjoy it much until somebody made a comment like ‘hey you have a really dominant personality, you should get into security’ and I was like ‘oh that would be great’. So that is what made me get into the criminal justice to at least get my Associate’s so I can move up.

How are you using your degree? I’m working at the Kansas Star Casino in the surveillance department now. We basically just oversee games, find a bunch of white collar crimes that happen in the casino, and I enjoy every minute of it. I never thought I would be in it, I was originally interested in being a Correctional Officer but this side is a little bit funner and also I’m a Loss Prevention Officer at Kohl’s part-time.

Anyone you’d like to thank? All my family, all my colleagues for their support and pushing me to keep going because this is one of the accomplishments I thought I was never ever going to be able to make.

SBBCollege offers Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Criminal Justice

SBBCollege Santa Maria Grads to Receive Degrees in Ceremony, Including the College’s First MBA, and Start New Careers

SANTA MARIA, CA (January 23, 2013) – Santa Barbara Business College will host a graduation ceremony for its winter class of 2013 on Friday, January 25, 2013. The ceremony will take place at the Santa Maria Fairpark’s Convention Center at 7:00 pm.

The graduating class consists of 59 graduates, which will receive career-oriented diplomas and associate’s degrees in the fields of business administration, criminal justice, medical assisting, paralegal studies, pharmacy technology, and medical office.

The class also includes the College’s first graduate of the Master of Business Administration degree program from the Online campus, Chris W. Excited for graduation and what her degree can do for her personal and professional life, Chris has been encouraging others to do the same.

“Going back to school to earn my degree was one of the best decisions I’ve made,” Chris says. “I’d been out of school for quite some time and have a full-time job, so it took some adjusting — but walking across the stage at graduation to receive my degree will make it all worthwhile. My husband and my children are very proud of me. If I can do it, so can you!”

As these graduates walk across the stage, it will signify the end of one journey and the beginning of another as they start their new careers. Several graduates have already found employment in their chosen fields, including the criminal justice and medical assisting fields.

Graduates of the criminal justice associate’s degree program, Anthony T. and Wendy R. work as a security officer at a local security company and an office clerk at a substance abuse treatment center, respectively. Similarly, medical assistant degree graduates Alleyne G. and Maria P. are now medical assistants at assisted living centers in Lompoc and Solvang, respectively.

 

With career-oriented training and job-readiness skills taught by the College, Maria P. was able to start a career in the medical field. “Through my education at SBBC I was able to get hired in the field that I studied,” Maria says, “I am enjoying my new job, and my education has taught me medical terminology which has been helpful with my new job as a medical assistant.”

Chelette Velasquez of the Santa Maria Public Defender’s Office will honor the graduates with a keynote address.

SBBCollege Santa Maria is currently accepting applications for their next start.

To learn more about the graduation ceremony or about the College’s vocational training in Santa Maria, including bachelor’s degree programs, visit www.sbbcollege.edu or call 1-866-610-SBBC.

Help SBBCollege Cares raise donations for Underdogz!

Underdogz helps animals find homes in Kern County, and is in need of food, blankets & toys for dogs and cats who wait to meet their new families.

Join SBBCollege Bakersfield as they make chew toys and blankets for their four-legged friends, as well as collect food and other pet items.

SBBCollege Bakersfield

5300 California Ave

Friday, January 25th

10am-2pm

You’ll even get to meet a few furry friends who are looking for warm homes & welcoming families!

This event is open to the public – stop by the campus and help Santa Barbara Business College make a difference!

For more information, call 661-835-1100.

Student Success: Nursing Grad Starts Career at Caregiver Agency, and More!

Graduate of the vocational nursing program in Santa Maria, Jay C. is now working at St. Matthew’s Caregiver Agency in Santa Maria.

Marlene W., recent graduate of the College’s pharmacy technology job training program, started her career as a pharmacy technician at a local hospital in Central California.

Saida E. will begin her career as a medical assistant in February at the Sansum Clinic in Lompoc. Saida graduated from the medical assisting training program.

After graduating from SBBCollege’s medical program, Liliana R. will begin her career in the medical field as a medical assistant at a local hospital in Lompoc this week!

Good luck to all the SBBC alumni who have interviews scheduled this week! Stop by Career Services or give them a call if you need some last minute tips.

To find out how you can get started towards your career goals, give us a call at 1-866-610-SBBC. We’re here to help.

Success Stories: Graduates from Coachella Valley College Start Careers!

SBBCollege Rancho Mirage, a technical school in the Coachella Valley, honored its graduates in a Winter commencement ceremony Friday, January 11th at the Westin Mission Hills in Rancho Mirage, California. The graduates received job training diplomas and associate’s degrees, and many of them are already working in their chosen career field.

Congrats to all of the graduates, and best of luck in your exciting careers!

Lisa A., graduate of the paralegal studies program, is a Legal Document Assistant at a notary services office in Morongo Valley.

Grad of the criminal justice degree program in Rancho Mirage, Osmara A. works as a Resident Services Specialist at a homeless center in Indio, Ca.

After receiving an associate’s degree in business administration, Esteban C. started his career as an Office Manager at an auto body shop in Indio.

Israel C., graduate of the Rancho Mirage college’s criminal justice program, works at a security company in Palm Desert as a Patrol Officer.

Graduate of SBBC’s medical assistant program, Victor C. began his medical career as a Chiropractic Office Assistant at a doctor’s office in Rancho Mirage.

Jocelyn D. earned her associate degree in the medical assistant program, and is now a MA Translator at an Indio medical clinic.

Sandra D. is an Office Assistant after earning her degree in business administration.

Grads of the criminal justice career training program, William D. and Ricardo F. are Security Officers at a security company and homeless center, respectively, in the City of Indio.

Paola G. and Samantha G. graduated from the medical assistant associate’s degree program in Ca, and are Medical Assistants at a local doctor’s office in Rancho Mirage and a specialist center in Palm Desert, respectively.

After earning her diploma in medical assisting, Jessica G. is now a Medical Front Office Assistant at a doctor’s office in Rancho Mirage.

Krystal H. is an Assistant Manager at a loan services office in Murrieta, Ca after earning a business administration associate’s degree.

Graduate of the paralegal training program in Rancho Mirage, Andrew J. is aParalegal at a law office in Cathedral City.

Sean K. earned a degree in business and is now a Bookkeeping Assistant in the Coachella Valley.

Graduates of the associate of science criminal justice program, Eduardo L., Robert T. and Alexander V. have started their careers as Security Officers in the Coachella Valley.

Mariah M. graduated from the medical school degree program and is a Medical Records Clerk at a non-profit home health agency in Palm Desert.

After receiving his criminal justice degree, Gilberto M. is a Front Gate Security officer at a security services agency in Indio.

After receiving a diploma in paralegal studies, Derrick M. is now a Legal Assistant at a law office in Cathedral City.

Kayla M. and Kristin Z., graduates of the medical assisting program in Rancho Mirage, are now Medical Assistants in Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage, respectively.

Grad of SBBC’s paralegal training program, Danielle M. is a Paralegal at a local legal office in Palm Desert.

Rhonda O. is a Medical Front Office Assistant at a physician’s office in Rancho Mirage.

Alicia R. is an Account Manager at a bookkeeping agency in Palm Springs, Ca.

SBBCollege Rancho Mirage is located at 34275 Monterey Ave. The vocational school in the Coachella Valley offers diplomas, associate’s degrees and bachelor’s degrees in the career fields of business, legal studies, healthcare and nursing.

SBBCollege Santa Maria Commencement – Grads Ready for Workforce

SANTA MARIA, CA (January 11, 2012) – Santa Barbara Business College will hold a graduation ceremony to honor the College’s graduating class on Friday, January 13, 2012. The ceremony will take place at the Santa Maria Fairpark’s Convention Center at 7:00 pm.

Graduates will receive associate’s degrees or job training diplomas in the career fields of business administration, criminal justice, paralegal studies, pharmacy technology, medical office administration and medical assisting. Students in thevocational nursing class at SBBCollege will be graduating as well.

State Assemblywoman Hilda Zacarias will deliver the keynote address at the ceremony.

In keeping with the College’s theme of the new year – “bringing the campus to the community,” the campus is excited to help provide their community with well-prepared employees. Campus Director, AJ Schuermann, states, “Many of these graduates first attended SBBCollege a little unsure of themselves, and without the skills and knowledge to help them start a new career or advance in their current career field. Now, they’ve practiced hundreds of blood draws, passed their accounting or criminal justice exams, completed their externships – they’re ready to get out in to the work force and serve their communities.”

The College is currently accepting applications for their next class start.

CareerBuilder names Accounting, Nursing, Info Tech, Paralegal and Medical Billing as Hottest Job Prospects

As 2013 settles in, many people will be looking for a new career in the new year. Whether they want to update their skills to advance in their current field or switch to a whole new career field, receiving a career-oriented associate’s degree can help them reach their career goals.

As quoted in CareerBuilder’s article “7 Valuable Associate Degrees,” the Census Bureau estimates associate’s degree graduates can earn $400,000 more than high school graduates over a lifetime, on average. Plus, associate’s degrees in accounting, nursing, information technology, paralegal studies and medical specialties are among the hottest job prospects found by CareerBuilder.

Santa Barbara Business College offers career-oriented associate’s degrees at itscollege campus locations in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Bakersfield, Ventura,Rancho Mirage and online. Students can graduate from the associate programs in under two years (approximately 22 months), and most include on-the-job training and real-world work experience.

With an associate’s degree in medical assisting, a business administration associate degree, an online associate degree in paralegal studies, a health information technology associate’s degree, and a network administration associate’s degree, SBBCollege has a program that may be right for you.

Source: MSN CareerBuilder. “7 Valuable Associate Degrees,” http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-3193-Career-Growth-and-Change-7-valuable-associate-degrees, Jan 10 2013.

SBBCollege Bakersfield & Rancho Mirage Hold Graduation Ceremony

SBBCollege Bakersfield and SBBCollege Rancho will honor their graduates in a graduation ceremony this Friday, January 11th.

The Kern County college graduates will receive their diplomas at the Rabobank Arena Theater at 7:00p, while those graduating from the college in the Coachella Valley will receive theirs in a ceremony at the Westin Missions Hills at 6:30p

Approximately 120 graduates will have their diplomas and degrees conferred on Friday, including graduates of the College’s business administration, criminal justice, paralegal studies, medical office, medical assisting, pharmacy technology, and vocational nursing programs.

Reverend Virginia Memmott will provide the keynote speech in Bakersfield, and Eduardo Garcia, Mayor of Coachella, will address the crowd as the guest speaker at SBBCollege Rancho Mirage.

All students and members of the community are invited to join the celebration.

SBBCollege Bakersfield is located at 5300 California Avenue, and offers career training and college courses in the fields of management, legal office, criminal justice, patient care and medical office.

SBBCollege Rancho Mirage is located at 34275 Monterey Avenue. The technical school in Coachella Valley offers career training classes and bachelor’s degrees in the fields of business, legal studies and healthcare.