Giving Hope, Career Options to Underprivileged Students

A front office management school, the Warschaw Learning Institute, gives graduating high school students a chance at careers they might not otherwise be able to afford via conventional college classes.

West Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) August 12, 2005 -- 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 didnt 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 cant 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 manger. In addition, their dental front office course is offered in five other languages - 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, but who are uncertain about their futures.

I believe the course is successful because it covers everything necessary for an efficient front office," Lambourne says. Were 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 were in close contact with them at all times. The course is fun, informative and complete."

High school students arent 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 peoples 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 hadnt 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 about the school and its programs, the Warschaw Learning Institute can be found on the web at www.warschawlearninginstitute.com.

Cathy Warschaw and the Warschaw Learning Institute can be reached for comment at 1-323-822-0917 or via email at cathy@warschawlearninginstitute.com. The Website can be found at www.warschawlearninginstitute.com.

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