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Program Spotlight – Physical Therapy Technology

If you know someone who is considering a career in physical therapy, a certificate in Physical Therapy Technology from Carrington College is a great place to start. Physical therapy technology provides treatment and training to millions of Americans of all ages who have difficulty with walking, with movement disorders, or difficulties with the activities of daily living. Through a 50/50 mixture of classroom study and lab work, our…

Program Spotlight – Physical Therapy Technology

Graduate Spotlight – Meet Holly Bell

Holly, a recent graduate of the Dental Assisting program at our Citrus Heights campus, took a little while to find a career direction. But now she has discovered her passion, there is no stopping her! Holly, aged 28, was born and raised in San Luis Obispo, CA. After graduating High School in 2002, she studied Criminal Justice for a year, but really didn’t think college was for her….

Graduate Spotlight – Meet Holly Bell

Creating A Cover Letter

While there is no doubt that a sparkling resume can help in your job search, too many students overlook the need for an equally sparkling cover letter. An excellent cover letter can distinguish your application from others; your skills and qualifications may be similar to other people, but the content of your letter should be unique to you. Your cover letter should complement, not duplicate, the contents of…

Creating A Cover Letter

Externship Profile – Bayside Medical Group, Oakland CA

When you’re learning a new career you just can’t beat real world experience. No matter how much you practice in a lab or a classroom, it’s only when you get into a real-world environment that you can really start to build your confidence and hone your skills. That’s why we’re so grateful to the externship partners that provide Carrington College California students with the chance to enjoy this…

Externship Profile – Bayside Medical Group, Oakland CA

Graduate Spotlight – Meet Gary Starr

Gary Starr, a 34 year old father from Marion, Indiana, is a busy man. He and his wife have 6 beautiful children, aged from 2 to 10 years old. Between working, parenting, and coaching, Gary doesn’t have much time to spare, so we caught up with him at a t-ball game around the 4th of July Holiday. Gary graduated High School back in 1996; Carrington College California was…

Graduate Spotlight – Meet Gary Starr

Tell Me A Little About Yourself…

This is one of the most commonly asked interview questions, or statements as it’s technically not a question. It’s a short sentence that strikes fear into many interviewees who, if unprepared, can disappear into a rabbit hole of childhood stories, fascinating anecdotes about dogs, kids, or where they grew up. Be warned, that’s not what the interviewer is looking for! So what should you talk about? ‘Tell me…

Tell Me A Little About Yourself…

Get Up Get Out – Live Life Offline!

It’s all too easy to live your life online these days; especially if you’re studying an online degree at Carrington College California. It’s true that everyone could use a little more time offline, it’s better for your health and your longevity. We know that there are demands on your time and that you have to spend time online to get things done, including your schoolwork, but don’t forget…

Get Up Get Out – Live Life Offline!