Making Progress Towards Her Future Goals, Veterinary Assisting Graduate Works with Exotic Animals
Milayna Jungert is going places and nobody can stop her. While a senior in high school, the now 19-year-old graduate from Carrington College Spokane’s Veterinary Assisting (VA) program was accepted into the University of Georgia to study zoology with numerous scholarships. That had been her dream since childhood but decision-making outside her control prevented her […]
After Recovering From Injuries Started The Physical Therapist Assistant Program With a Goal to Work With Athletes
When Chrissy Hernandez started the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at the Carrington College Mesa Campus in December of 2017, she was most interested in working with athletes. She is an athlete herself and has incurred multiple injuries playing sports. That was how she was first exposed to physical therapy. She sprained her ankle, injured […]
From Dental Assisting student to Dental Assistant
Maritza Estrada was recently featured in one of our Student Spotlight blogs; she stood out for her dedication to her studies, her positive attitude, and her commitment to helping fellow students and mentees. We now follow up with Maritza, who is enjoying her first job. Maritza Estrada began her first job the day after passing […]
For Pharmacy Technology Graduate Tayler Bennett, the Road to Success Leads Back to Carrington
If you’ve ever doubted that education can be a passport to a better life, just ask Tayler Bennett. Six years ago, when she was 19, Tayler was working 60 to 80 hours a week as a customer service rep at a Boise, Idaho call center. She worked an additional 20 hours a week as […]
Registered Nursing Program Grad Cody Neiswonger’s Winding Road to Success
Cody Neiswonger is living proof there’s no such thing as a “typical” Carrington College student. While many colleges and universities focus on enrolling students directly out of high school, Carrington has a rich history of welcoming non-traditional and older students into its various programs. Cody is one of them. He was a 30-year-old […]
Dental Hygiene Program Graduate Found Interest in Oral Hygiene as a Child
KeEra Bailey’s original focus on oral hygiene wasn’t exactly a choice. Like a lot of kids, she needed braces that required regular brushing and flossing. And it didn’t take long before she started to notice that if she didn’t take care of her teeth and gums, there would be undesirable consequences: “When I was younger, […]
The Nursing Bridge Program: Building a More Secure Career
When Danielle Gogert became a mom, she knew she wanted a solid career that would set her up for success and job security—and becoming a Registered Nurse (RN) would offer that. At the time, she could not yet afford a four-year university program on a CNA salary, and so she decided to first enroll in […]
Massage Therapy Graduate Wants Job that is Flexible While Honoring Instinct to Help Others
When Marisa Lieske was choosing her career, she researched many options before deciding which path to follow. She took career and personality tests, and researched pay, benefits, career longevity, and other considerations. She wanted a job that would keep things interesting and flexible while honoring her instinct to help others—so she decided on Massage Therapy. […]
Making a Difference for Patients & Doctors through Medical Assisting
Samantha Graham grew up watching her parents help others; her father worked in law enforcement, and her mother worked as a court reporter. When Samantha chose her career path, she knew that she wanted to be able to help people in her own way, too. Samantha began the Medical Assisting program at Carrington College in […]
Knee Surgery Sparked Interest in Physical Therapy for this Carrington College Graduate
When Chelsea Cregreen had knee surgery as a teen, she recovered with the help of a physical therapist; that experience sparked her interest in physical therapy and helped develop a passion for helping others. Later, when Chelsea began exploring her own career options, a friend told her about the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at […]
Carrington Graduate Conquers Self-Doubt and Fear to Become Physical Therapist Assistant Program Valedictorian
Trish Wright was 43 years old and knew the time had come to make a change. For 20 years, she had worked at a Boise, Idaho grocery store, serving customers in the floral department, the deli, and the store’s cheese island. “Standing on a concrete floor for eight hours a day takes a toll, […]
As a Medical Billing and Coding Graduate, Stephan Jamora Delivers Patient Care, By the Numbers
Stephan Jamora learned a life-changing lesson during the three years he worked at a Stockton, California tire store. “I learned that I no longer wanted to work in a tire store!” says Jamora, 24. “While I actually enjoyed interacting with the public, I can definitely say that automotive retail is not my passion.” But discovering […]