I'm am VERY happy I made the decision to attend HCA!…read more
Yesterday I made my last tuition payment, and, I wanted to share my story in the hopes that my experience will encourage others to better there career path!
I graduated on August 11, 2017. To say it was an easy decision would be a lie. In January 2017 I realized something needed to change in my life! I was barely making ends meet, and, I needed to do something to better my earning potential. I was not in a position to spend money that I did not have, with little result. I began my research online. I found a program near me (Long Island, NY), but, they only taught 4 machines, and was significantly more expensive. I began to call the other options to further determine which would give the best return on my investment. Though the other programs seemed good, no other place guaranteed as much seat time without sharing equipment. I made the call to HCA and spoke to Skylar in enrollment. I explained my situation to her and my concern that my investment would yield a positive return. She explained everything they had to offer ( travel expense, lodging, lunch during the day, personal protective equipment, career counseling, and, leads to find employment). She suggested I see the facility before I made any decisions if possible. So, I took a 5 hour drive with my brother to see for myself. After a thorough walkthrough and a complete breakdown of cost and what would be provided, Skylar asked if I was ready to sign up. Though I was very impressed, I was still concerned about the time and money it would require. She suggested I grab a bite to eat ( suggested the Tuckaway Tavern. Great place!), and, talk it over with my brother. I appreciated that she was wasn't pressuring me to do anything right then and there! My brother and I spoke over lunch about the pros and cons ( pros: everything seemed great! Cons: TIME, MONEY, UNCERTAINTY ABOUT WHAT WOULD COME OF THIS.). A few days after our visit Skylar reached out to see if I had made a decision. I explained that it seemed great, but, I didn't know how I could commit the MONEY and time to do it. She was very understanding, but, she reminded me of our earlier conversation about "something had to change." She told me she wasn't looking to pressure me, but, if it was ok she would call me back in a couple weeks to see where I was at. Over the course of 3 months we spoke every few weeks about all the questions I still had. However, each time she patiently answered all my concerns. In May I was pretty certain about going, but there was still one sticking point: my dog! I could leave my job, I could put all my stuff in storage, but, leaving my dog wasn't an option ( she is a non-off