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Every day, Sangeetha Gopalaseshan, MS, RDMS, RVT gets to live out her passion. She finds nothing more rewarding than preparing students for their future careers. Her hope is to improve both her students' and all patients' lives through her contributions to the field.
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Mayor Tom McNamara proclaims March 2021 Rockford Career College month.
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Rockford Career College is the oldest career training college in Illinois, the 7th oldest in the nation, and the 5th oldest business listing in the city of Rockford; and
WHEREAS, the mission of Rockford Career College is to provide a relevant, well-rounded occupational education, to provide local employers with well-prepared graduate, and to server our community partners; and
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Not all instructors are found in classrooms. As Library Coordinator, Lena Verkuilen is excited to assist students with their career goals. We are happy to have her as part of the Rockford Career College family.
For over 20 years, Lena has been proud to be in the education field. Besides managing libraries, she has worked with nature centers, led after school programs, and helped others build rockets. Lena enjoys hands-on and interactive learning as well as giving students the confidence to overcome challenges. Always willing to lend a helping hand, Lena loves seeing others progress in their career journeys.
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Knowledgeable, adaptable, and reliable, Deanna is thankful to have a career that combines her two greatest passions: teaching and the medical field. She is a Certified Medical Assistant (NHA Certified) and holds an Associate in Applied Science degree from Rockford Career College. From July 2015 to November 2020, Deanna worked at Crusader Community Health and loved every second of it. Although the Women's Health Services Department was her primary area, she also gained experience in pediatrics, family practice, internal medicine, and walk-in care. Additionally, Deanna was selected as a preceptor for incoming students and new employees.
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Encouragement goes a long way. Although it's important to be a self-starter, having teammates who help you develop is crucial as well. Dave attributes his success in the welding field to coworkers who showed him how to progress in his career.
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Experience is crucial to working in construction. Without hands-on training and lessons from seasoned instructors, construction work is extremely difficult to navigate. Fortunately, the Rockford Career College faculty members have plenty of experience in their respective fields. Greg Schuman, lead instructor for the construction administration program, is ready to prepare you for your new career.
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