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(COLTON, Calif.) — Four-D College in Colton and Victorville became a hub of information, providing individuals interested in obtaining a career in the health care field gain insight into the highly specialized careers available through the college. Offering potential students a variety of career options in the growing health care field, the goal of the Four-D College Career Nights was held recently was to raise awareness about the benefits of going to a post-secondary school rather than a traditional two-year or four-year school. “We want you see that there are alternatives to going to a university. There is another way...
(COLTON, Calif.) Members of the military and their families can receive college training to begin a new career in health care at Four-D College. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has approved all programs at Four-D College for veteran tuition assistance reimbursement. “Four-D College is proud to serve those who serve our country,” said CEO and President Linda Smith. “We encourage military members and their families to consider Four-D College as they seek to advance and grow in their careers.” These benefits also apply in many cases to the spouses, and children (ages 18-26) of military members. Retired, disabled and...
WHO: Medical Assistant students from Four-D College’s Colton campus, other organizations providing community services in San Bernardino, including health care, law enforcement, financial services and recreation WHAT: Community resource fair – Four-D College students provide health screenings, other entities provide information and/or demonstrations related to the services they provide. Participants, including children who participated in the host’s Vacation Bible School program and their parents, also enjoy a barbecue, jumpers, games and additional recreation. The event is open to the public. WHERE: St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 259 E. Central Ave., San Bernardino, CA WHEN: Saturday, July 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. VISUALS:...
(SAN BERNARDIO, Calif.) At 23, Sabrina Lorenzana recalls that life has not always been easy. It was just five years ago she was seeking a different direction for herself and her 2-year-old son. Having worked a few odd jobs in both local restaurants and grocery stores, she wanted a career that would not only provide for her financially, but one she could feel good about as well. One day while looking through her local paper, the San Bernardino resident came across an advertisement for Four-D College. Having always been interested in the medical field, she decided to call and set...
(VICTORVILLE, Calif.) Some of them work in hotels, casinos, sports gyms and stand-alone health spas. Others work in doctors’ offices, chiropractors’ offices and physical therapists’ offices. As massage therapists, all of them are members of one of the most rapidly growing health care fields in California. “Massage is universal,” said Dale Sloan, director of the Massage Therapy program at Four-D College. “Who does not want to get a massage? It helps people to feel better, and makes the pain they were dealing with disappear.” “Massage therapy has been around for thousands of years, and today it is used in many...
(COLTON, Calif.) Four-D College will hold “Health Care Career and Resource Night” at both its Colton and Victorville campuses Thursday, July 14 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. “Four-D College offers specialized training in six of the current top 10 health care careers,” said Linda Smith, president and CEO. “We offer Inland Empire residents, including those in the High Desert, an opportunity to learn about these career opportunities and how Four-D College can help them have successful careers in the growing health care professions.” The programs Four-D College offers are Vocational Nurse, Dental Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant...
(Victorville, Calif.) Working as a waitress for the past three years, Jacqueline Ledesma knows a thing or two about the aches and pains that come with everyday stress and hard work. Looking to make a career change into the medical profession, she decided to help others, by taking a holistic approach to better health. “I always wanted a career in the health care field,” said Jacqueline. “I knew I really didn’t have the stomach for being a nurse. I don’t like taking medicine; I think natural remedies are best. Massage therapy has been around for centuries as a healing method,...
(APPLE VALLEY, Calif.) Knowing what you want as a career is often the biggest hurdle someone faces. In the case of 27 year old Tanya Stenner Reutler however, she always knew she wanted to work in the medical field as a physical therapist, she just needed the right place to get started “I was a stay at home mother with three children, going through a divorce working to make a living and keep food on the table,” said Tanya. “I would take odd jobs here and there when I could, but I really didn’t have anything I could count on....
(FONTANA, Calif.) It had only been two years since he graduated from high school, but for Sergio Casarez, the time had come to make a decision. Having worked in retail since he was 16 years old, the recent graduate was unhappy with his job and determined to find a career he liked and had a future. “I was at a point where I began asking myself why was I here and if this was what I really wanted to do for the rest of his life,” said Casarez. “I wanted to wake up in the morning happy to go to...
(HESPERIA, Calif.) Over 400 people are anticipated to come together on February 27 at 4 p.m., as part of the Third Annual Black History Celebration taking place at High Desert Seventh Day Adventist Church, 9875 7th Ave. Hesperia. This year’s event will honor Linda Smith, founder and president of Four-D College, highlighting the theme “The Next Generation.” As part of this year’s message, the celebration will focus on educating families and providing them access to available information and resources for maintaining optimum health care. “Throughout the evening we will recognize medical practices and organizations that support our community in the...
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