Stone Education Center has to be the BEST education center the Army offers. The location,…read morebuilding, services, and people there are great. I actually went back to college and am currently attending FAST Class/BSEP. The counselors, teachers, facilities, resources and students are great. I love how this place offers more than just college but can assist in everyone in many ways. I've not only been here to attend classes but to give them as well. Stone Education Center has a great amount of classrooms available for people if they need to teach classes, or need computers to use, it's great. I've probably reserved a room here almost every other month for classes I needed to give. (THANK YOU MR. CASTRO FOR ALWAYS HELPING ME OUT!) All in all, if you need help in taking your first step to furthering your education, improving your knowledge on certain skills; online classes; in door classrooms; computer rooms; printer, copier, scanner access; guest access (no JBLM account); education counseling (MS. GERALDINE HESTER HELPED HUBBY AND I GET IN SCHOOL W/ THAT COMPLICATED VIA SYSTEM/BEST ED COUNSELOR EVER!); coffee/tea (thank you so much BATTLE BEAN! I LOVE YOUR CHAI TEA!); I can keep going but I think you get the picture. BLUF: STONE ED IS THE BEST!!!

This facility is a great place for military service members and their dependents. The building is…read morerather new and offers many different types of services. Some of the services available include career planning and education counseling, five on-post colleges and universities, as well as access to 19 different off-post colleges. The Ed Center also offers test proctoring for those students enrolled in online courses. There is also a digital library for soldiers who are looking for a specific Army manual. There is a nice computer lab on the second floor and anyone with a valid military ID can utilize the computers and print documents. The MWR Bookstore is located on the first floor and allows college students the opportunity to purchase textbooks and school supplies. The staff at the bookstore are very friendly and helpful. Battle Bean Coffee Shop is right next to the bookstore and offers a variety of coffee and snacks. Parking is ample and convenient. For those who are utilizing the Fort Lewis Shuttle, the shuttle stop is directly in front of Stone Education Center.

I was at Charter College until recently. I was at the Lacey campus in WA. I passed all my classes,…read moregot the highest score on the NHA test, out of everyone in my group. I had completed one week of externship and then I started getting sick. I was going to school to become a medical assistant. I was put on life support for about 24 hours and spent a week and a half in the hospital. When I was discharged, I had a meeting with some staff at the college and they offered for me to jump right back into externship. I choose not to jump right back in due to me feeling like my brain wasn't fully healed from being put on life support. Campus staff and I came up with a plan, though. This plan included me auditing a class (I wasn't going to have to pay to audit the class since I had already paid for and passed the class before). At the end of the audit, I would be checked off on my skills again and then go finish the last 4 weeks of externship. Before the audit began, even before the Mod started, I ended up back in the hospital. I was gone a total of 25 days while I was in the hospital. While in the hospital, I had a meeting with the financial aid department. The lady had me go online and fill out FAFSA again. Then the following week, I had a follow-up call with her. My financial aid had been approved. However, she said I would still have to take out, yet another loan, through the school for an additional over $1,000. Of course I asked why? I had already paid for externship the first time and I didn't get any of that money back. I asked if she could just use the money that was left over since I had already paid for it. She said no. I had a panic attack because I was already paying back $30,000 total, through financial aid and the extra loan from the school. The school doesn't allow you to wait until you graduate and are employed to pay back the loan through them! I have been paying $75 every single month for 11 months so far. She told me my payments would increase in amount as well. During this point of the call, since I was still in the hospital, a nurse had to give me medication to try and help calm my panic attack. I used the F word a couple of times, not calling the lady the F word, but using it to express my frustration. She then started treating me like I was a child, I'm 40! I told her where I was and that she had put me into a panic attack and I had to be given stronger medication to help calm me down. Again, I NEVER called her any names when I swore. She then went on to say that she would need to get special permission to keep my monthly payments at $75. When we ended the call, I thought everything was fine. I ended up getting discharged from the hospital later that same day. Less than 24 hours later, I got a call from the campus success coach and the manager for that campus telling me I was no longer welcome at Charter and they were expelling me. They said it was because I used the F word. I didn't get a warning from them, they went immediately for expelling me. Mind you, I have heard every single staff member on that campus swear at some point or another. I 100% believe I was expelled for some other reason and not just because I used the F word a couple of times. Also, I was having a panic attack and in the hospital. At every college employees pick their favorite students. I didn't and I refused to fit into their perfect little mold of the perfect student. Rather than telling the truth, I feel they were grasping at straws to find any little thing to get rid of me. I only had 4 weeks left until I was completely finished and getting my MA certificate. I felt like a target by specific staff, since day one. I definitely didn't get the education I paid for. I have spent the last week calling the main campus in Alaska and New Mexico. I've left dozens of messages. Not one person has returned my calls. In addition, when I get a hold of a front desk staff member, at any college in the County, they all refuse to give me the names or numbers of the CEO or anyone else higher up. I wouldn't recommend going to any Charter College. Yes, some staff are absolutely wonderful, but there isn't much they can do but sit around and left management pull stunts like this. I believe they are scared to loose their jobs if they stand up to management. If you are reading this, and you're thinking about enrolling at Charter, please, I am begging you, make sure you're making the right choice. If you're ever in a situation like mine, keep in mind that your credits will be a pain in the A to transfer. Charter makes it nearly impossible.

Have enjoyed the school so far and have have been learning alot . Have some amazing teachersread more

Really amazing class. I was incredibly anxious going in but both the instructors do a great job of…read morehelping students feel more comfortable. It was apolitical which was nice. There was a mix of lecture type instruction and hands-on. They went into detail about how things worked and actually show it on the firearm as they go along. Every person got 1:1 time to practice correct posture, handling, etc before the range and then again on the range. We all shot a few rounds on four different guns which really helped give me an idea of what I might like. We had a wide range of experience and they handled everyone expertly. I feel a lot less anxious and much more prepared!

This class was very informative ! The ladies teach were amazing and answered any questions you…read morehave. I recommend for all women to take this class

I attended Bartending Academy of Tacoma many years ago and felt more than prepared to get behind…read morethe bar. I worked at several bars and could easily mix my drinks at an above-average speed. I credit this to the academy. The skills I developed, as well as making sure we knew all the most popular drinks by heart, made it easy for me to get a job.

A few years back, I found myself unemployed and in need of a job where I could raise my kids and…read moremake enough money to live on. My niece went to school at The Bartending Academy because, while she had a job at a local bar, they wanted her to learn bartending skills. In her early twenties, she was very successful at her job and made great money in tips. Based on her recommendation, I called the Academy where the owner Trevor answered the phone in person and spent a great deal of time walking me through the steps to enrollment. I knew NOTHING about mixing drinks. There is a one week course and a two week course. I chose the latter. I met with Trevor and gave him a deposit after which he gave me the bartending syllabus filled with information and drink recipes. I started the course the following week. I found the school to be simple yet impressive. While many of my classmates knew what was in a lot of drinks, it was a WHOLE different world actually being behind a bar. The first day we focused on liquor knowledge understanding how it was made and learning the differences in distillation, appearance and flavor. Each day after that, we covered a group of types of drinks such as classics and tropical. I believe there were about five different groups. We worked straight out of our syllabus and the instructor demonstrated how to make each drink. We were taught how to pour shots properly and use different techniques. I was blown away at how detailed the information was right down to the types of glassware to use to mix the drink. Not only were we shown how to mix the drinks but we were given a great deal of time to PRACTICE making those drinks. I think that is really the best part of the course. The Academy is set up in five stations with a FULL well of liquor bottles (full of colored water) and a full bar behind. The instructors (which included the owner) were laid back and encouraging. Our class divided into groups and as a team would help one another mix drinks, talking us through them or testing us on them. It really was amazing. We were tested not only on our knowledge of how to make the drinks but the final was a speed test where were to make seven drinks in several minutes. I failed mine the first time and had to retake it which was fine because the environment was relaxed and fun. The best part of the Bartending Academy is that they work with the students INDIVIDUALLY to help them succeed. And if you need more practice, you can come back after class to practice. To this day, if I wanted to go back, I could. The last thing I wanted to say about the Bartending Academy is that they helped me find a job. And had I not had the training and preparation for that job (collecting money, tips, how to recognize someone who has had too much to drink and the liabilities of serving that customer), I would not have succeeded. I cannot say enough good things about this place. I kept in touch with two other students from my class and they had bartending jobs and were doing great! It as a great experience and well worth the money I spent!

My name is Jérémie, I just completed my CDS course in Olympia. It was such an amazing experience,…read moreall of the instructors and staff were very helpful, respectful and supportive. I had such a great time and made some good friends. I highly recommend this school for anyone seeking commercial drivers licenses. Thank you so much again for everything!

My experience with CDS (Commercial Driving School) in Olympia has been absolutely amazing. Everyone…read moreworking here has been kind, personable, respectful, and patient with me as a student. The Evening Instructor, Dave, has been instrumental in my success as a driver. He has taken me aside and helped me, and other students, every step of the way. Being able to pinpoint areas we need to work on, and how to get out of a tough situation i.e; Backing at an odd angle, being stopped on a hill with traffic directly behind the truck, how to safely downshift, etc. He also stands behind his students as an instructor. He genuinely wants everyone to succeed. Very cool, very funny, awesome guy. The Pre-Trip Instructor, Nicole, has been awesome. When you're handed the Pre-Trip paperwork to study, it can be extremely intimidating. She instantly came up with solutions on how to memorize certain areas in various ways, from simplicity such as highlighting acronyms to using phrases and sayings to help solidify parts of the vehicle in your mind. She has no issue bouncing back and forth between students to make sure everyone is progressing at an appropriate pace. Very smart, very funny, super patient. Even if these two individuals aren't around for whatever reason, there are other people you could use for help as well. I was stuck memorizing an area and the Senior Vice President of the company had no issue giving me the time, helping get an area down. The ladies in the front office are super helpful as well. This company wants to work with you, not throw you on an assembly line, so to speak. 5/5 Would always recommend to anyone interested in acquiring a commercial driver's license.

Lighthouse is not only an amazing school but a great community of families, faculty and admin that…read moreteach the truth of the Gospel of Jesus. The truth of scripture is laced throughout everything that they do. The academics are EXCELLENT. The accreditation that the carry and the high expectations of teachers and families pushes kids to their full potential. I highly recommend this school.

Lighthouse has been an incredible gift to our family. The school challenges our children…read moreacademically, encouraged their spiritual growth, and provides ample opportunities for well a rounded education. Lighthouse is helping them build a firm foundation in Christ while building confidence in who they are academically. We could not imagine a better setting for our children to grow and flourish.

It's ok. The tour given by my daughter was nice. They have a lot of activities for the students…read more It's great that the bus system runs regularly through there also. Small campus.

Great place to chill and study B)…read more I don't even attend the school, but we need to invest in more community centers to fight the ingrained cultures of individualism.

Very welcoming intake staff who really helped walk through options and what to expect. Very…read morethoughtful process matching tutor to student and good communication with parents.