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9May/12Off

SBBCollege Ventura proudly supports the Ventura County Job & Resource Fair

Connecting veterans and job seekers to local employers

Job seekers mark your calendars! The Ventura County Job & Resource Fair is coming to Ventura on Wednesday, May 23rd from 10am to 3pm at the Crowne Plaza, located at 450 E. Harbor Blvd in Ventura.

The job fair will provide an opportunity for veterans and local job seekers to meet with local employers and be introduced to a variety of available job positions. With more than 60 employers set to attend, this fair is not to be missed!

Participating employers and organizations include:
Accountemps
AAA Camarillo and Ventura
AdvantEdge Technology
Aerotek
Airstreams Renewables
Allied Barton Security
CACI Technologies
California Air National Guard
CallSource
Cement Masons Apprenticeship
County of Ventura/Job and Career Centers
Department of Rehabilitation
DeVry University
Edward Jones
Employment Development Department (EDD)
Employers Depot
Express Employment Professionals
Farmers Insurance
G4S Secure Solutions
GSMS, Inc.
Goodwill Veterans Employment Program
Harbor Freight Tools
Human Services Agency, County of Ventura
ICDC College
Independent Living Resource Center
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)/Local 952
Ironworkers 416 & 43
KDAR Radio
Kelly Services, Inc.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Macy's of Thousand Oaks and Ventura
National University
New Directions Technologies, Inc. (NDTI)
Office of Assemblymember Das Williams
Office Team
Oxnard Police Department
Phoenix House of California
Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park Districts
PRIDE Industries
Prime Skills Staffing Services
Proctor & Gamble
Professional Medical Careers Institute
Quest Diagnostics
Quest Staffing Services
Saalex Solutions, Inc.
Sage Publications
SBBCollege
Sears
Skurka Aerospace
Sysco (Ventura)
Teledyne Scientific & Imaging
The ARC of Ventura County
The Soldiers Project
Time Warner Cable
Triad Systems International
Tri-Counties Regional Center
USDA Forest Services
United States Secret Service/Ventura Resident Office
US Small Business Administration
United Way of Ventura County
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of Phoenix
Veterans Administration - Education
Ventura Adult and Continuing Education
Ventura County Credit Union
Ventura County Sheriff's Office
Ventura County Veterans Employment Committee (VCVEC)
Ventura Vet Center
Veterans Services Office - County of Ventura HSA
Villa Esperanza
Volt Workforce Solutions
Vons
West LA VA Medical Center
Wyotech

“SBBCollege is proud to sponsor this great event,” says College President, Matthew Johnston. “We’ve been able to engage many of the local employers we work with and create a win-win for Ventura County veterans, job hunters and businesses.”

The Ventura County Job & Resource Fair is part of the Workforce Investment Board’s Ventura County Veterans Training for Employment Program and is supported by SBBCollege Ventura, the California Employment Development Department, and the Ventura County Veterans Employment Committee.

The event will be open to veterans beginning at 10am, and then will open to the public beginning at 1pm. Job seekers are encouraged to bring their resume and dress professionally.

2May/12Off

Success Stories: Grads Find Careers in Healthcare and Criminal Justice!

Congrats to our alumni who've started their new careers!

Edith P. recently graduated from the medical assisting certificate program, and is now working as a medical assistant at a local spine and orthopedic center in Santa Maria.

Update: Previously mentioned as passing his guard card training, Christopher L. – graduate of the criminal justice associate’s degree program – is now employed with a company as a security guard. Great job, Christopher!

After graduating from the medical office training program, Juliana M. began her career as a medical receptionist at a local pediatric medical clinic.

For all the graduates who have interviews this week, stop by Career Services or give them a call if you need some last minute tips - good luck!

2May/12Off

SBBCollege Cares – Campuses Host Blood Drives and Support Local Blood Supply

At SBBCollege, we recognize the need to support our communities in more ways than one. That’s why we are happy to work with local blood banks and host blood drives to contribute to the crucial life-saving blood supply for our communities.

SBBCollege Santa Maria and SBBCollege Rancho Mirage recently held blood drives at their respective campuses. Employees, students and the general public were invited to participate in the blood drive, and provide a donation.

SBBCollege would like to thank the United Blood Services of the Central Coast and the Community Blood Bank of Rancho Mirage for letting us partner with them to better serve our communities!

Look for future blood drives at each of our campuses, and help us save lives with a blood donation!

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24Apr/12Off

SBBCollege Cares Honors Earth Day with Community Service

In an effort to better serve their communities, SBBCollege has created SBBCollege Cares, a multifaceted campaign designed to better the lives of people in our communities through community service, low- and no-cost training, and other similar projects.

The community service division of SBBCollege Cares will launch in conjunction with the community service week of the College’s accrediting body, ACICS’ We Serve, on May 18th.

As a pre-launch event, the SBBCollege campuses located in Santa Maria and Ventura participated in Earth Day-themed community service events. Participating employees, students, family and friends of the Santa Maria campus gave back to their community in Serve Santa Maria, where they planted trees and helped clean up Preskier Park. Those in the Ventura area honored Earth Day with their service in the City of Ventura’s beach cleanup at Surfer’s Knoll Beach.

SBBCollege looks forward to the next opportunity to give back to the community!

24Apr/12Off

Success Stories:Online grads start careers, and more!

Congratulations to the SBBC graduates who have started their careers!

Melinda H. graduated from the online criminal justice associate’s degree program in April. She’s now working as a corrections officer at a correctional facility in South Carolina.

After graduating from the online paralegal studies associate’s degree program in September, Craig C. was hired as a paralegal at a local law office.

Patricia C., graduate of the medical office administration job training program, began her career as a chiropractic receptionist at a family chiropractic center in Lompoc.

Good luck to all the SBBC alumni who have interviews or license exams 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.

20Apr/12Off

SBBCollege Santa Maria Hosts Free Event to Help Job Seekers Get Hired

SANTA MARIA, CA (April 13, 2012) – SBBCollege Santa Maria will hold a Professional Resource Development Fair on Friday, May 4th from 10 am to 1 pm, at their campus located on 303 Plaza Drive in Santa Maria.

During this free event, the College will help job seekers learn valuable job-obtaining skills through a series of half-hour interactive sessions dedicated to professional resource development.

Guests will learn tips and techniques on resume building – including what to include and what to leave out. Attendees will also learn how to use online social media in their job search, such as proper online etiquette, privacy, self-image and email professionalism. Sessions will also include topics on professional dress topics and interview skills.

The skills presented during the event are highlights of the many “get hired” skills taught to SBBCollege students during their education at the College. Past SBBC graduates will provide insight on their job seeking experiences, revealing to job seekers tips on building professional portfolios and sharing self-presentation skills that can be used during interviews.

For those interested in learning more about job training and career education in Santa Maria, SBBCollege staff will provide campus tours and present information on career training and education programs, as well as financial resources available to help pay for training and education.

For information, visit www.sbbcollege.edu or call 1-866-610-SBBC.

17Apr/12Off

College Night 2012 for Coachella Valley

SBBCollege Rancho Mirage will host College Night 2012 on Thursday, April 26th at 6:00 pm.

High school seniors, parents, recent graduates and friends are invited to see what it could be like to be part of the college experience.

During College Night, guests will receive a glimpse into academic and career training programs through mini program workshops – including visiting nursing and medical school labs, business and paralegal degree classrooms and a criminal justice crime scene lab.

Visitors will also learn about job-placement assistance and financial assistance available, including scholarships for recent high school graduates.

Want to know what it’s really like to be a college student? Current students and alumni will also be at College Night to answer questions about their experiences.

SBBCollege Rancho Mirage is located at 34275 Monterey Avenue. Whether you’re interested in a bachelor’s degree or shorter-term job training, stop by the SBBCollege campus on Thursday and see which program is right for you!

If you’d like more information about College Night or how you can receive job training or a college degree from an accredited school in the Coachella Valley, call 1-866-610-7222.

Learn more about SBBCollege in Rancho Mirage

SBBCollege is accredited by ACICS and offers financial aid to those who qualify.

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11Apr/12Off

Student Success: CJ grad starts career in security and more!

Congratulations to the SBBC graduates who have started their careers!

Erlin T., a graduate of the criminal justice associate’s degree program, began her career in the criminal justice field as a transportation security officer at a local transportation security office.

After completing the pharmacy technology program in Santa Maria, Amy H. was hired as a pharmacy technician at a local pharmacy in Santa Barbara County.

Online graduate of the business administration associate’s degree program, Dolores S. accepted a position as a telemarketer at a local remodeling company in Bakersfield.

Good luck to all the SBBC alumni who have interviews or license exams 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.

4Apr/12Off

Student Success: Nursing grads pass state board exam and Pharmacy grad offered full-time position at local hospital!

Congratulations to the graduates who have recently passed their exams and certifications to help them prepare for their careers!

Nursing graduates Aaron W. and Sunnymarie T. both passed their nursing state board exams – congrats ladies!

Christopher L. – graduate of the criminal justice associate’s degree at SBBCollege Santa Maria – completed his guard card training! With the education he learned in the legal program and the guard card, he’s now ready to start a career in the security field.

After graduating from the pharmacy technology program, Marlene W. was offered a full-time position at a local hospital in Santa Maria. Great job!

Good luck to all the SBBC alumni who have interviews or license exams 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.

1Mar/12Off

Career Fair for Coachella Valley – Job Opportunities, Local Employers, Hiring Tips and more!

SBBCollege Rancho Mirage hosted a career fair on Thursday, February 23rd from 2:30 to 5:30 pm.

The College invited local employers from the Coachella Valley to the campus to meet with current students and SBBC alumni. The employers came from a variety of specialized career fields, including the fields of business, healthcare and criminal justice.

As part of the career fair, students and graduates were able to network with employers and learn of the job opportunities each employer had available. Employers also assisted students and graduates with their resumes and provided interview tips.

SBBCollege Rancho Mirage would like to thank all the employers who participated in the event, including the Coachella Valley Water District, Target, Indio Jail and Goodwill of Southern California. The College looks forward to hosting many more networking events for students and employers in the future!

SBBCollege Rancho Mirage is located at 34275 Monterey Avenue. For more information on future career fairs or to learn about the College’s bachelor’s degree and job training programs, please call 1-866-610-SBBC.

Learn more about SBBCollege Rancho Mirage.

SBBCollege is accredited by The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, and offers financial assistance to those who qualify.