SBBCollege can change your life.

See how it changed this student’s life - with the help of caring and supportive staff and instructors, KaSaundra achieved her dream career.

“Massage Therapy has always been a passion of mine and I had thought about it a lot. One day I randomly looked up nearby schools that offered the education and experience that I was seeking…The other schools I looked into seemed impersonal, but SBBC felt right. The staff and instructors were incredibly welcoming and I don’t know how I could have succeeded without them. I knew this was the school I wanted to attend; not one day have I ever regretted my decision to take the plunge. I’m confident in my knowledge and capability and can enter the workforce with my head held high. Everyone has his or her story to tell, but this is mine and it has a happy ending that has changed my life for the better. Thank you SBBC; you helped make me a better person.”

- KaSaundra W. - October 2009 Massage Therapist Graduate

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Palm Desert Campus’ 1st Graduating Class

We’re very proud to announce that our Palm Desert campus recently had its first graduating class. They’ll join the ranks of proud SBBC alumni with great jobs and successful careers. Congrats graduates!

Here is the graduation speech of proud graduate, Joel M. - Fitness Trainer. Read how he came to SBBCollege, overcame challenging obstacles and is now a successful trainer.

Hello everyone, and welcome to the 2009 Santa Barbara Business College Graduation Ceremony.

I would like to start off by thanking Marsha Celesta, Peter Conrad and staff for choosing me to speak here today. It is an honor and privilege to stand before you.

I would like to take this time and congratulate the class of 2009 and to all those students that reached Honor Roll or received perfect attendance awards.

Those awards that you received are not just a piece of paper with fancy writing. They are tools for the future. So show them to everyone.

For those of you that don’t know me or know my story, I just want to share a little bit of why I am here today. I am here by fate.

About two years ago, I was hit in the head with a bat and paralyzed from my knees down. You’re probably asking, how is that fate?

Well, when I was going through therapy and learning how to walk again, it made me realize that I too could help people by being fit and staying healthy. By being a personal trainer, I am a firm believer that things happen for a reason. Currently, I am a trainer at Toscana, a very high -end exclusive Country Club. I also work for the YMCA, teaching Youth Fitness and Nutrition.

So thanks to SBBCollege, I am making a living and having fun doing a job I enjoy.

You know when I started here at SBBCollege, I was nervous and still a little unsure about going back to school. But look at me now standing before you wearing this funny looking hat and gown.

I want to take this opportunity to thank SBBCollege staff, from Marsha and Peter, the Deans of the Campus, to the teachers for taking time and effort to pass on their knowledge. Thanks to the fine office staff who make this campus run so smoothly. And to the people I love mostly - my wife Dana, my son Dillon and my mothers-in-law Becky & Gwen. Thank you for your support. I love you very much.

In closing, to all the graduates - Congratulations & keep up the good work! Good luck to you all, and remember, success does not come to you - you have to go and get it!!

Thank you & God Bless.

- Joel

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Despite economy, SBBC grads still being hired!

We’re proud to announce that even in these difficult times, our graduates are still being hired!

Through our hands-on training, expert instructors, externships - where students receive real-world experience in the field before they graduate - and a great career services team, our graduates are given a competitive edge in today’s tight work force.

Congrats to all our graduates, and good luck in your new careers!

Medical:

• Neighborhood Clinic in Santa Barbara continues to hire our well-prepared current MA students and our experienced MA graduates.
• Although sad to leave their great instructors, our Santa Maria grads are excited about their new careers at Pediatric Medical Group and a local physician’s office as Medical Assistants.
• Since she did such an outstanding job as an extern, our Online MOS grad was hired on full-time at her externship site as a Medical Records Technician in Roanoke, VA.
• After graduating from SBBC’s Online program, our MOS graduate can’t wait to start her new position as a Medical Receptionist at a large medical practice in Chino, CA.
• Santa Maria grad, Carla T., began her career as a Medical Biller at a local chiropractor’s office.

Business:

• City of Ventura continues to hire our well-trained graduates, hiring their 3rd extern from this past term.
• After receiving their degrees in Business Administration, Santa Maria graduates were offered positions at Fusion Marketing.
• Julia L. accepted a position as an HR Assistant for Aviation Consultants, Inc. in the Central Coast.
• A Palm Desert grad will begin her exciting hew business career at Indio’s Premier Loan Services.

 Legal:

• Well-trained in the legal field and justice system, our Criminal Justice graduate from Santa Maria was offered a position at Lompoc Public Defenders office.

Wellness:

• After graduating and successfully earning their NSCA certifications, our Fitness Trainer grads were hired at Palm Desert’s Power of Fitness and The Body Syndicate as Fitness/Boot Camp Trainers.
• With their NSCA certification, our Palm Desert Fitness Trainer grads will start their careers as Fitness Boot Camp trainers at a major fitness facility in Desert Hot Springs.

You too can become an SBBCollege success story. For information on how to get started, click here.

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Learning Resource Center to help students online

Do you need help researching a paper, or using search engines like Google or Yahoo to find what you’re looking for? Are you looking for a source but not quite sure where to find it? Do you need helpful tips on how to finish your research assignment on time?

Look no further, SBBCollege provides our students the resources to do just that, and more!

SBBCollege’s Librarian, Ailya Rose, is connected online for your convenience to answer your questions. She’s available most days of the week at many different messenger sites. Just send a message to Ailya’s username at the following sites.

MEEBO - username: SBBCLibrary

AIM - username: SBBCLIBRARY

YAHOO - username: sbbclibrary

GOOGLETALK - username: sbbclibrary@gmail.com

ICQ - username: 579204513

Or you can always write me back here with your questions, and I’ll be more than happy to help you out!

Happy studying!

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SBBCollege prepares Business Graduates for Success!

Here at SBBCollege, we give our students the tools they need to get a great job and the confidence to turn that job into a successful career. One of our many success stories is Daniel Caudillo, a graduate of our business program in Bakersfield.

Featured in Bakersfield’s Californian’s “People in Business: A Who’s Who in Business,” Daniel began his exciting new career after graduating from SBBCollege as a marketing specialist at Guardian Executive Benefits. He will be assisting clients with personal, business and retirement planning, and help people with income and family protection matters.

Congratulations on starting your new career Daniel!

Want to find your success story like Daniel? For information on how to get started, click here.

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SBBCollege Receives Recognition of Merit

Santa Barbara Business College has been awarded membership in the Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society.

Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Societyis the premier national honor society for private proprietary and nonprofit postsecondary institutions. Alpha Beta Kappa places Chapters in institutions which have demonstrated high standards over a period of many years in the education and training of women and men in the numerous fields, trades and occupations essentail to modern society.

The purpose of the society is to help institutions, and their students and alumni, through the encouragement and recognition of superior academic work in honorable fields of endeavor. Membership is based on merit.

Qualifications for membership include:

• Excellence in classroom
• Leadership and service in class and school activities
• Strong personal integrity and good moral character

SBBCollege was awarded an Alpha Beta Kappa Chapter in June of 2009 for each of its campuses, and is honored to be given this mark of distinction.

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Meet SBBC student Jimmy Vasquez

With his first term at SBBCollege complete, meet criminal justice student Jimmy Vasquez.

Jimmy took a minute with us to talk about how his first term has gone at SBBCollege. We’re really excited to have him in the criminal justice associate of science degree program. A new student to SBBC, he’s already in the honors track.

What made you decide to go back to school?

The lack of work in the field I was in for the last ten years is what started it.  I was a marble setter in high-end homes. The business died. I started carpet cleaning, but it still hasn’t been consistent. I decided to build a career in a field where there’s always a need: criminal justice.

What do you hope to do with your criminal justice degree?

Establish a career in some sort of law enforcement capacity. I might go into the academy or sheriff’s department. I like having a different job and traveling everyday, so law enforcement fits my like for moving and being out and about.

How did you like your first term?

It got better towards the end, now that I’m getting into the groove of things. I was worried about fitting in and being able to do all the work well, but now I’m getting it.

What do you think are some of the benefits of being at SBBCollege?

The schedule is pretty good - I don’t have too many classes at once, so that’s nice. I have three classes and it doesn’t feel too overwhelming. I also like the financial aid assistance. That helps a lot.

How do you like the teachers?

[Instructor] Paul Bucy has been a big help, and he’s got a great personality. He’s encouraging, he reminds me that I’m going to be able to do it.

Are you looking forward to next term?

Yes!..I’m ready. I do need more computer practice, but I’m excited to get into the core of the criminal justice program.

Well, good luck Jimmy. We’re happy you’re here.

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You do the studying…SBBCollege will work with Uncle Sam to help pay your tuition.

You do the studying…SBBCollege will work with Uncle Sam to help pay your tuition.

Spouses and Dependents too!

If you served in the military after 9/11, you might be eligible to have your entire school bill covered under the new Post-9/11 GI Bill!

In California, the Post-9/11 GI Bill covers over $250 per credit hour. And it also provides over $2,000 in fees for each of your school terms!

This is more than enough to cover most programs offered at SBBCollege!

This entitlement may be transferred to your spouse or dependents too!

Even if you need more than the Post-9/11 GI Bill pays, don’t worry! SBBCollege also participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, the Department of Veterans Affairs will pay for 50% of what the Post-9/11 GI Bill doesn’t cover and SBBCollege will waive the other 50%! That means, 100% of your education is taken care of for you!

With both the Post-9/11 GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program, eligible military personnel can attend school at SBBCollege at no cost!

SBBCollege offers programs in business, education, legal, medical, and wellness, and has six campuses to serve you (including online).

To learn more about attending SBBCollege, click here.

For more information on the GI Bill, contact SBBCollege Financial Aid at 1-866-610-SBBC.

SBBCollege offers financial aid to those who qualify. Accredited ACICS.

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Give your children a better life, earn your GED!

Fact: People who don’t have a high school diploma or GED earn $8,500 less per year than high school graduates, and $1 million less over a lifetime than college graduates.

This group is also much more likely to be:

• Unemployed
• Living in Poverty
• Receiving Public Assistance
• In Prison
• Unhealthy
• Divorced

Here’s another fact: not having a high school diploma or GED not only affects you and the lifestyle you have, but also affects the future of your children!

Studies have shown that the most influential factor in a child’s success in school is the educational attainment of their parents, especially mothers. If you dropped out of school, chances are your children will too. On the other hand, if you graduate from high school or get your GED, your child will be that much more likely to graduate as well, not to mention have a better chance at employment, receive higher earnings, and be healthier.

Be the one to break the cycle!

It only takes one person in a family to break this cycle. The benefits of completing high school or earning your GED will be felt by your children and their children! Educated parents have greater influence over their children’s education, producing more literate adults who, in turn, produce more educated children. Also, children of educated mothers stay in school longer than children of mothers with low levels of education.

Don’t we all want to give our children a better life? At SBBCollege, we can help you do just that.

SBBCollege offers a GED Preparation Course to help students study for all 5 areas on the exam, and ultimately earn their GED. Not only will students completing the course be well prepared for the GED exam, they’ll gain a variety of new skills and personal insights that will help them be more successful throughout their lives.

Do it for yourself. Do it for them.

Contact us for more information or call 1-866-610-SBBC to get started.

This online GED preparation course information is a community service of SBBCollege Bakersfield and SBBCollege Ventura.

Sources:

Bridgeland, Dulio & Morison. The Silent Epidemic. http://www.civicenterprises.net/pdfs/thesilentepidemic3-06.pdf Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.govMcDonald & Sticht. Teach the Mother and Reach the Child: Literacy Across Generations. http:///www.eric.ed.gov

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Medical Office and Pharmacy Tech

Interested in working in the medical field but don’t want to spend years and years going to school? You can start your career in the medical field in months, not years, with SBBCollege’s Medical Office Systems and Pharmacy Technician programs.

The Medical Office Systems program prepares students to work in the modern medical or dental front office. Emphasis is placed on electronic health records, document coding, billing, and insurance forms.

SBBC’s Pharmacy Technician program trains our students to support licensed pharmacists by assisting during patient consultation, counter dispensing and prescription preparation.

  Click here to find out about the medical programs now enrolling at your local SBBCollege campus. Joining other SBBCollege campuses, SBBCollege Palm Desert is now offering Medical Office Systems and Pharmacy Technician.

At every SBBCollege campus, our students experience:

• Small classes, so our students get more individual attention & more time with the instructor
• Hands-on training, giving our students real-world experience to become confident & competitive in their field
• Short programs so our students can graduate in months, not years
• Job-placement assistance, provided to all our graduates
• Financial assistance available to those who qualify

Want to learn more about starting your exciting new medical career with SBBCollege? Click here.

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