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I just wanted to let someone know directly how much of an impact SCI instructor Mr. Manuel Mesa has made on my life. I have always had an interest in electricity since I was about 14 years old. I am now 42 and thought it's too late for me to go through a major career change. My wife thought otherwise and kept pushing me to go to the tour of the campus. As I was going through the tour, I ran across Mr. Mesa in the hallway and spoke briefly with him about the electrical program. He told me about his students he had in the past and how he loved to see their eyes light up when what they were learning became clear. I loved hearing about that, and that statement was what jump stared me into wanting nothing more than to take the course in electricity. Since I have been enrolled in this course, I have had many positive influences including instructors, staff and other students. However, Mr. Mesa's tactics and techniques to teach his students and ensuring they have an understanding of the material surpass any that I have ever experienced before. Before enrolling at SCI, I have never been able to maintain a 4.0 GPA much less anything close to that because I believe I may be autistic to a certain degree. So, it's not as easy to figure out what's being taught if its only taught one way. If there has ever been a time that I wasn't able to understand something, Mr. Mesa has been able to teach it in a different way so that I could comprehend it in my mind. I even had real life situations arise where he was able to walk me through the steps of figuring out what might have been wrong. I feel like even after I graduate, I could call on him if I run into problems that I cannot solve involving electrical work I encounter. Not only has he been an outstanding instructor in teaching, but he has also showed concern for me as a student involving personal life issues that I have been dealing with throughout the time I have been in his class. There was a time that I told him I wanted to quit because of those personal issues. But after him taking a look at everything I had accomplished and well I had done, he looked at me and said "I won't let you quit! You have done so well in everything so far and I see a much brighter outcome in you than to quit!" He has done a superior job as an instructor, a counselor, a mentor, and a friend when he has been needed in all of these roles. He definitely deserves recognition for all of these...

As long as Covid is still going on, I wouldnt recommend attending this school for medical assistant at the moment, they’ll make you take “virtual externship” instead of actual internship at a clinic, they do not want to be held liable. Because of this no one has been wanting to hire me due to “lack of experience”. I’ve already applied to more than 30 applications. It feels like sabotage in the end. In my experience at school, some teachers care, some don’t. There may be new staff that are better than the ones before since the last time I’ve attended. I loved the pot-lucks at the end of each course. Classes were easy and simple to understand. Some teachers just need to watch their speed and not skip through just to get it over with. Also. It turns out you don’t need to attend school to be a medical assistant, you can apply at a job already to be one, going to school just “increases” your chance to get hired. But that hasn’t been my case at all. I could’ve saved thousands...

Southern Careers has changed my life. The people that are in this school are amazing. I took on this course in 2023 and when i tell you every step of the way they were there, that's exactly what i mean. The love they have for their students is unmatched. The teachers never ignored me when i need help, they lift you up. They make great Medical Assistants here. From the Director (Mr. Roy) receptionist, Admissions to career service ( Ms. Penny), Financial aid (Ms. Robin), The teachers down to the students everyone was amazing. I will miss all of them so much. This school is unmatched with the teachers as well. Mrs. G will push you to your best no matter what. Mr. James will make anything fun and teach you at the same time. I will forever be in their debt on how much they have shown me. Thank You Guys and if you are looking to start a career please visit the campus. Its only a tour away and you...