Student Experience: Pat Sykes
“The Management program helped me reach my lifelong dream of a college degree. Classes were challenging, fun and relative to my responsibilities as a manager. Interaction with other students offered encouragement to excel and opportunities to share real-world experiences.
“The on-the-job applications drew the positive attention of my boss and enhanced my performance in the workplace. The Management Program helped develop the skill sets necessary to lead and coach others. My professor, Mary Lou Avera, drew on her own expertise to challenge us to reach our career potential. I am so glad I did it, and you will be, too!”
Pat Sykes continued her education, earning a bachelor’s degree in management from Dallas Baptist University.
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Adam West
Executive Chef, The Porch Restaurant
“El Centro helped me sharpen my skills as part of the Hot Food Competition Team — landing me ACF culinary medals in Orlando, Chicago, Dallas and Houston. I now helm The Porch — all thanks to the start I received at El Centro.”
Culinary and Pastry Arts
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Ngoc Trinh
Research Product Development Chef
PepsiCo Global Foods and Frito Lay North America
“The culinary program had a blend of professors, ranging from those with decades of experience in the industry to military backgrounds to science backgrounds. They had such a wealth of knowledge, which really translated for me into this deep knowledge for foods and flavors and science. If I had not pursued this education, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
Culinary and Pastry Arts
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Tamera Nalls
Real Estate Professional
Keller Williams Urban Dallas/Keller Williams Luxury International
“The Dallas College Real Estate program prepared me for real-life work because the faculty are all industry professionals. They did not just talk; they all walked the walk.”
Real Estate
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Josephine Maduagwu
Real Estate Broker
John Rob Real Estate Group
“As a student, being able to have access to professors who were knowledgeable and actually worked in the field was a rewarding experience in many ways. The opportunity to work alongside classmates and/or adjunct faculty was the best part of the Dallas College experience.”
Real Estate
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Pat Sykes
Director H&R Block Premium
Business and Management
School of Business, Hospitality and Global Trade