Discover Our Students’ Experiences Through Their Own Words: Bryant Aragon

“While taking coursework (at North Lake Campus), I first served on the North Lake (Real Estate) Advisory Board as a student representative.

“There I made a connection with a board member/program graduate with Habitat for Humanity. I acted in a community liaison role and was later transitioned to run their contractor trainee program.

“Due to my coursework, I was familiar with the process of loan acquisition, affordable housing programs and energy-efficient housing. Through networking with the resources made available through the courses and bonus activities, I met and was offered my current position with Hilti.

“I owe my success to my North Lake education and will continue to take commercial real estate courses offered by North Lake."

Bryant Aragon attended Dallas College North Lake Campus and earned a certificate in Real Estate. Bryant continues to attend courses at North Lake Campus.

A student with a red jacket poses for a photo in a downtown setting

Stephanie Gutierrez

Culinary Student

“At El Centro’s Culinary and Hospitality Institute, I’m learning how to plan a menu and use time management in the kitchen. Now with SkillsUSA, it’s teaching me to get where I want to go.”

Culinary and Pastry Arts

Albert Pantoja III

Senior Accountant American Home Mortgage Servicing

“My experience was really good; I learned a lot about different types of loans, underwriting and loan origination. The program gave us a broad overview from the get-go. I didn’t have any previous experience in mortgage banking at all, so it really helped me to prepare for changing jobs into the industry.”

Banking and Finance

Tammy White

Project Manager Verizon Telecom

“The most important thing I learned in my education was a sense of accomplishment and purpose, and that nothing is impossible as long as I am willing to expend the effort to reach my goals. I have been promoted a number of times in recent years, into positions of more and more responsibility as a direct result of my education.”

Business, Business and Management