West Hollywood, CA. - "I had no plans to go to college," says
Diana Castro of Huntington Beach, CA. "Like some kids I just
wanted to get out of school, work and party like a rock star."
All that changed for Castro when a friend told her about
Warschaw Learning Institute. Founded in 2000, the Warschaw
Learning Institute,
www.warschawlearninginstitute.com, has
economically opened doors for high school students, like Castro,
who otherwise didn't have any other options for college.
As Director Cathy Warschaw explains, "Many high school students
in the years nearing graduation lack the thousands of dollars,
or hundreds of thousands, for colleges or universities. Also,
many parents can't afford to make ends meet, much less pay for
outrageous school loans. After spending 8 years managing a
dental practice I decided to train people in how the front
office works in the dental industry. Of everyone that works in a
dental practice they are the ones that have complete control
over the practice and can make or break the business."
Seeing a need that had to be filled, Warschaw began training
high school grads at a brick and mortar location. But now,
thanks to the Internet, anyone can become a certified dental
office manager. In addition, their dental front office course is
offered in five other langauges - Chinese, Korean, Spanish,
Russian and Farsi. With the help of instructors like Mary
Lambourne, who spent years in the front office of dental
practices before joining Warschaw Learning Institute in 2003,
the school continues to grow and reach out to students about to
leave high school yet are uncertain about their futures.
"I believe the course is successful because it covers everything
necessary for an efficient front office," Lambourne says. "We're
fulfilling a need that no other course I know of can do and
watching each student build the confidence and skills to qualify
them for employment in a new and exciting career is wonderful.
As for the program itself, a student has the benefit of an
instructor the entire time they are taking the course and we're
in close contact with them at all times. The course is fun,
informative and complete."
High school students aren't the only ones that rely on WLI. They
also train dentists, cross-train dental assistants and re-train
front office staff. Students like Diana Castro, however, are the
true spirit of Warschaw Learning Institute.
As Warschaw says, "Being able to see what a difference we make
in other people's lives is the best part about this business."
Castro completely agrees with Warschaw since the young woman is
living proof.
"It's totally changed my life," Castro says enthusiastically. "I
wouldn't have the job I love today. I wouldn't have met all the
cool and famous people I have. I wouldn't live in the sunny,
breezy, beautiful city of Huntington Beach. Who knows how my
life would have turned out if I hadn't found WLI? Truth is, I
would probably be working at a mall or fast food place, still
living with my parents. But now I have my own home, my own
career and a solid future.
For More Information: Warschaw Learning Institute 8424 Santa
Monica Blvd. #A-170 West Hollywood, CA. 90069, USA
http://www.warschawlearninginstitute.com
information@warschawlearninginstitute.com (323) 822-0917
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