Discover Our Students’ Experiences Through Their Own Words: Israel Bazan

"The RMC program at Dallas College helped me in my life in the retail workforce. Even though I have spent 15 years working in retail in various leadership roles, the RMC program gave me new points of view and illustrated for me the reasons why many things are done. The things I learned after going through this program help me every day. I would recommend this program to anyone who is looking to better understand the retail workforce.

"I learned that many everyday things we do have specific ties to other parts of retail that are not always obvious, and this program demonstrates these aspects and broadens your knowledge in practical ways. I am glad I went through this program, and I believe I have a brighter future in retail because of it."

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