Kaplan Higher Education Campuses Graduates 3,800 in Third Quarter; College Education Helped Student Turn His Life Around

    CHICAGO, IL, October 15, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Kaplan Higher Education Campuses had more than 3,800 graduates in the third quarter of the year. The many student success stories highlight the role career-focused education continues to play in securing a better future for college graduates.

At 34 years old, Carlos Garcia found himself in a place he was not proud of. He was without a job and a home of his own and knew he needed to turn around his life. He enrolled in the medical assistant program at Kaplan College North Hollywood and was committed to his success.

"Kaplan has really helped change my life and going back to school is the best decision I ever made," said Carlos. "I love my job as a medical assistant, but it's not only a job, it's a career and I'm excited to get up and go to work every day."

Carlos credits his knowledgeable instructors with years of experience in the field for providing him with the tools he needed to succeed in the workplace.

"My teachers pushed me to perfect the skills we were learning in the classroom and prepared me for what I would encounter on the job," he said.

Carlos excelled during his externship at a medical office, and, upon completion, was offered a full-time position at the same location.

"For many of our students, education is the key to improving their current situation and starting on a road for future success," John Lock, KHEC CEO and president, said. "From the moment they walk through the door, we guide them every step of the way so that they are well-informed and equipped to succeed upon graduation."

Students from 17 Kaplan Higher Education Campuses celebrated the achievement of obtaining a diploma or degree in the fields of allied health, criminal justice, information technology, legal, nursing or various trades. The third quarter 2012 graduations included:

July 6: Kaplan College Denver, 92 graduates
July 13: Kaplan Career Institute Dearborn, 67 graduates
July 20: Kaplan College Charlotte, 223 graduates
July 27: Kaplan Career Institute Detroit, 162 graduates
August 10: Kaplan College Dayton, 184 graduates
August 10: Kaplan College McAllen, 258 graduates
August 11: Kaplan College Hammond, 216 graduates
August 22: Kaplan College Modesto, 294 graduates
August 24: Kaplan College Bakersfield, 257 gradutes
August 24: Kaplan College Sacramento, 194 graduates
August 24: Kaplan College Vista, 415 graduates
September 14: Kaplan College North Hollywood, 372 graduates
September 22: Kaplan College San Antonio Ingram, 346 graduates
September 22: Kaplan College San Antonio San Pedro, 385 graduates
September 28: Kaplan College Dallas, 151 graduates
September 29: Kaplan College Columbus, 78 graduates
September 29: Kaplan College Fort Worth, 180 graduates

Kaplan Higher Education Campuses' educational institutions are accredited by one of several national accreditors recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

About Kaplan Higher Education Campuses
Kaplan Higher Education Campuses provides career-focused education to nearly 23,000 students and helps prepare them to enter the workforce in some of the fastest-growing industries. Its 54 locations in 16 states offer certificates, diplomas and degrees in allied health, business, criminal justice, information technology, legal, nursing and other in-demand fields. KHEC includes Kaplan College, Kaplan Career Institute, Bauder College, TESST College of Technology and Texas School of Business campuses and is operated by Kaplan, Inc. Kaplan, Inc., a leading international provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses, is a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company and its largest division. For more information, visit www.kaplan.edu.

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