Jeff Tarver
“As overseer for food services at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, I have responsibility for managing the operations and nutritional needs for scores of patients and staff every day. The training I received at El Centro has been invaluable in my 22-year career at the hospital. My advice for up-and-coming students considering a career in culinary arts: A degree from El Centro Food and Hospitality Institute will unlock an unlimited amount of doors, but it is up to you to step through them.”
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Kianna, Vaughn
Human Resources
“My dream job is to work in HR for the Dallas Mavericks.”
Human Resources Management
Tondelaya Cannon
Facility Specialist
AT&T Communications Inc.
“Taking online classes has been a tremendous help to me in achieving my educational goals. I already had a full plate, but with online classes I am able to work on my assignments any time of the day. It gives me the freedom I need to be able to maintain my family life and my academic endeavors.”
Business and Management
Karen Guenther
Compliance Inspector
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
“With my travel schedule it’s really hard to be in a classroom, and even when I’m in town my work hours are erratic. The strong point of taking courses online is the flexibility and freedom. I can just log on and do my homework at home or on the road in a hotel.”
Accounting
Sharon D. Gray
Network Operations Manager
AT&T Mobility
“I’ve learned that it’s never too late for your dreams to come true — you just have to keep pushing. With patience and determination, hard work will pay off. It just takes getting started. Going back to school was definitely one of the best choices I’ve made in my life, and I’m starting to see it pay off.”
Business and Management
Jeff Tarver
Food Service Manager, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital
Culinary and Pastry Arts
School of Business, Hospitality and Global Trade