Good News. Here’s an update on the exact amount raised at the California Brain Injury Association’s Walk for Thought by our TEAM-ABI (students from all three ABI Programs. For all of San Diego, $15,800 was raised. However, of this, Continuing Education’s TEAM-ABI brought in a whopping $5,825! This is about a third of what was brought in for all of San Diego!! Wow! Congratulations TEAM-ABI! What an awesome job and some really good news!!
Good News! Phoeurth “Pho” Sao is a great example of a Continuing Education star student. Pho was born in Thailand and grew up in San Diego. He moved to New York where he worked as a manager for McDonalds for many years. Upon moving back to San Diego in 2008, Pho was looking for a career change. He entered the C.N.A. (Certified Nursing Assistant) program at Centre City. Because Pho is hearing impaired, he worked with his DSPS counselor (Leslie Quinones) and instructor Kathy Campbell to utilize American Sign Language interpreters to complete the C.N.A. training. Pho was energized by his success and went on to also complete the HHA (Home Health Aide) certification at Centre City. Shortly after completing these certificates, Pho obtained a full-time position as a C.N.A. at Las Villas Del Norte, a skilled nursing facility in Escondido. Pho is also currently working with counselor Stephen Flores on transitioning to City College to pursue an LVN and eventually an RN. Pho plans to participate this year in Continuing Education’s graduation ceremony! This is wonderful news of student success in Continuing Education. Congratulations Pho!!
Good News! March 28, 2009, students and staff from Continuing Education’s three Acquired Brain Injury programs at Mesa College, West City, and ECC participated in the 2nd annual “Walk for Thought.” The event was organized by the California Brain Injury Association to raise brain injury awareness, prevention, education, and advocacy. The California Brain Injury Association depends upon generous donations from its members, sponsors, and the community at large. Over 1,500 participants showed up for the event that raised close to $3,000. Reporter Dave Scott from KUSI was also there, interviewing the brain injury survivors and hearing their inspirational stories. The day was a tremendous success and is good news for San Diego!
