Kaplan College Graduate Juggled Family and Work to Train for and Gain a New Career; Kaplan Higher Education Campuses Graduates More Than 3,030 in the First Quarter

    CHICAGO, IL, April 18, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Recent Kaplan College Palm Springs (Calif.) graduate Jesus Navarro currently works as a medical technician at a drug and alcohol recovery center, but not long ago he held a full-time job at a grocery store. As one of Kaplan Higher Education Campuses' more than 3,030 recent graduates, he credits his new career to the school's hands-on focus and the faculty and staff's dedication to his individual needs.

"Kaplan's flexible schedules and programs made it possible for me to work full-time and attend school," said Jesus. "Being married and having a three-year-old daughter made for some interesting study times, but it was worth it."

The thought of going back to school to learn new skills was intimidating for the 33-year-old husband and father, but his wife and sister were Kaplan College graduates and enjoying their new careers. Jesus always had been interested in the medical field and, with that in mind, he enrolled in the medical assistant program.

"The quality of courses was top notch; who better to teach a medical assistant course than someone currently working in the field?" the January 2013 graduate continued.

Upon completing his externship, the school's career services team presented several fitting job opportunities and Jesus started his new position at the recovery center less than two months after completing his program. While he had not considered this area of the field, after interviewing he knew it was a good fit and loves what he is doing.

Jesus' career success story is one of many who graduated in the first quarter of 2013 with a degree or diploma from Kaplan Higher Education Campuses, which caters to adult learners that seek an education directly related to professional goals and a high level of customized academic and career support.

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 more than 21,000 students and helps prepare them to enter the workforce in some of the fastest-growing industries. Its nearly 50 locations in 15 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 owned 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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