Graduating This Past Month

When Lance first started, we found that he had just turned 18 and that this seemed to be an obstacle in receiving his firearms permit. In the state of California, an individual must be 21 years of age in order to purchase a firearm. However, Lance would be working for a security company that requires armed patrol. This being the case, he is allowed to obtain an exposed firearms carry permit for his job. This company would be the party issuing firearms to Mr. Wilson for on the job activity– he remains unable to purchase firearms on his own until age 21.

Together with this carrying permit, Lance also obtained his guard card, CPR certification, baton and pepper-spray training. “The best part of the course was the shooting and the baton part,” writes Lance. See clips from our baton training.

Lance further commented on his instructor, “Roland is a very good teacher and really knows what he’s talking about.” Roland Esquivel, our HLS course instructor, is a retired LAPD lieutenant and had been in the force for 21 years before coming to California Career School to teach and help those interested in beginning a security career. Lance began this 500 hour course June 28, 2010 and completed right on time on November 12, 2010.

To Lance, we wish you all the best! You have been a fantastic student and you are always welcome at California Career School.

Link to: Lance’s testimonial Wilson-Lance

Special thanks to Kirk Wahrman for these excellent photos!

Veteran’s Day in Yuma AZ

In commemoration of Veteran’s Day, our Yuma trucking students decided to share a few words:

– Saul Solis

– Carlos Lopez

– Alberto Sotelo

Today is one of many days to take the time to thank our troops for the innumerable sacrifices that they have made throughout all of these years. Thanks to all who gave their all and more. We support our troops.

– California Career School

Moving Day Update

Our Oceanside instructor Jose Ballesteros went down to the Hyatt Huntington Beach Hotel for the 3rd time yesterday to continue the furniture move coordinated with Liz Diaz at Camp Pendleton’s Family Readiness Center.

According to Miss Diaz, one trailer will definitely not fit what will be transported this Wednesday. She has asked if we will be available again today. More updates later on the event!

Here are a few clips from the previous trips taken by one of our students with his phone:
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Helping Marines At The Hyatt

On September 24 and October 8 of this year, Camp Pendleton’s Family Readiness Center combined efforts with California Career School’s drivers and the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach to bring this furniture donation effort to fruition.

Where was this furniture going? To the Family Readiness Center at Camp Pendleton to be donated to Marine families in need of furniture to set up their households.

CCS instructor Jose Ballesteros worked with 15-20 Marines and 1 student during each visit to the Hyatt to load up furniture into one of our trailers for transportation to Camp Pendleton. Having previously worked as a supervisor in a shipping company for 2 years, Mr. Ballesteros communicated the proper way to load up furniture as compactly and safely as possible, thus enriching the training for the participating students Soane Langi and Wayne Pak scheduled to graduate this year.

During the first visit, over 2/3 of the trailer was full. However, the second visit proved even more successful – the efforts of the Marines and drivers completely packed the trailer and, according to Mr. Ballesteros, there was still more furniture left over. With such a high volume of material, there could be no doubt that the furniture would be helping a significant number of families settle into their homes.

Furniture Transported on Day 2:
50+ mattresses
10-15 couches
70+ chairs
40-50 tables
100 lamps
80+ nightstands
8-9 TVs

Many thank yous to Camp Pendleton Family Readiness Center, USMC, Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach, Jose, Soane, and Wayne for making this happen!

Trucking Graduate Finds Work

After graduating in March of this year, our student Mr. Wade Wright came to visit us very recently to talk about his employment.

To help students like Wade, our school provides national job placement assistance during and after training. Our placement office is here to support current students and alumni in resume writing, interview preparation, and networking with companies that are already hiring our graduates fresh out of class.

Additionally, this is offered on a national level. What does this mean? It means that students and graduates going home to other parts of the country will not miss out on our help in finding a career. Even years after graduation, our alumni may give us a call if they are looking for a position in the commercial driving industry in any location across the US.

Again, we would like to thank Wade for coming down to our Anaheim location and we wish him well in the rest of his endeavors. Thanks Wade!

Baton Training Module

California Career School shares a video with us.
Homeland Security and Investigations Course
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Firearms Training

Part of our Homeland Security and Investigations course– this is a brief video of our students at the range for qualifying day to obtain their firearms permit.

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California Career School Where Our Students Drive Our Success

OUR PHILOSOPHY

tn_CCS Picture 001Over the years, California Career School has developed and maintained close working relationships with employers and various funding agencies such as the Workforce Investment Act, Vocational Rehabilitation, the Employment Development Department and the Veterans Administration to assist individuals seeking training and employment. Our reputation for quality service and a high success rate has been acknowledged by numerous training and placement awards. California Career School programs have proven, time and again, to provide dedicated men and women with the knowledge and skills demanded by today’s job market.

California Career School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges and approved by the Council for Private-Postsecondary and Vocational Education. The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY

We believe our training should respond to the needs of the industry by preparing men and women alike with “hands on” training directed toward practical applications. Students are supervised by qualified, experienced instructors and will have the opportunity to train with modern equipment commonly used in the industry.

Along with a comprehensive curriculum, California Career School has established a policy of school discipline and protocol that provides a no-nonsense learning environment. This is done to better assure that our graduates will be prepared with the kind of work ethic that is so highly valued.

ADMISSIONS POLICY & PROCEDURE

Prospective students are invited to interview with one of our admissions representatives. During the interview, the representative will detail the course content, discuss the school’s philosophies as well as inquire of the applicant’s career goals to better determine if California Career School’s program can meet that need. Included in the interview will be an entrance exam, a tour of the school and a thorough review of the applicant’s employability following training.

Upon evaluation of the entrance exam results and the admission officer’s recommendations, the prospective student’s application will either be accepted or rejected.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Various agencies offer tuition paid training to students who qualify. California Career School also offers financing. See Agencies on our Tuition Assistance page.

Truck Driving School Orange County California Lost a Student!

Truck Driving School Orange County California Lost a Student but gained a successful graduate. Way to go Steve!

Truck Driving School Orange County California

Out of work to on the road in 6 weeks with Truck Driving School help in Orange County CA

A Truck Driving School Orange County California recently had a man who didn’t know where to turn in a tough economic times.  So he turned to a Truck Driving School Orange County California that turned tough times into past times.

Steve is now another successful graduate who was able to get on the road in 6 weeks.

Way to go Steve!
Thank you!

Steve attended the

Truck Driving School Orange County California

Truck Driving Program at California Career School at our Orange County California Campus and graduated at the end of April 2009, & by July 2009, he was fully employed. He dropped by our corporate office the other day to show us his new truck from Legacy Transportation. We are proud of Steve for completing his training with us and want to thank Legacy Transportation for giving Steve the opportunity to become a great employee for them.

Way to go Steve!
Sincerely,
Chuck!

Steve’s Notes from attending our

Truck Driving School Orange County California

“I came to California Career School in March of 2009 and completed the Commercial Truck Driving class. I had been working as a parts manager for the last 8 years and was laid off when my company downsized. I went to the Work Force center looking for help to get back into the job market. Since I had driven a truck many years ago, I decided I would like to get my class A license again. I knew I needed to be retrained, so I chose California Career School because I had been to the school for a visit. As soon as I saw the Kenworth 10 gear trucks with the full size 48 foot trailers, I knew this was the school for me. My training was 240 hours and the instructors prepared me for an immediate pass on my first time at the DMV.

After I got my CDL, I was turned down by several companies because I guess they thought I was too old. The school’s placement department kept working with me until I found a job with Legacy Transportation making an awesome salary. I’m very impressed by all the caring staff at the school. Everyone there encouraged me during my training and celebrated my final success.”

Thank you California Career School for all your help,
Steve Welton

Our Truck Driving School Orange County California is just one of several programs we have our graduates leaving from to start new careers please check out the details on our Truck Driving School Orange County California.

California Career Schools Has Been Selected As A Military Friendly School

mfs-logoCalifornia Career Schools is proud to have been selected to G.I. Jobs magazine Military Friendly Schools list. This list represents the top 15% of the nations schools that are doing the most to embrace military students, veterans and their families, and has been determined through exhaustive research by the G.I. Jobs Military Friendly Schools Team. This research includes government agencies, private entities that administer education benefits, and a comprehensive survey of more than 7,000 postsecondary schools.

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