Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Project QUEST makes a difference in the community

By Karen Becerril

Project QUEST, Inc. has helped students complete their educational program and successfully graduate with a diverse choice in degrees and certifications.

Richard Saldana graduated from St. Phillips College with an associate degree in applied science April 2011after completing the program I-BEST. Project QUEST helped him with tuition, books and tools costs.

Alexa Cavazos, academic specialist, said they also provided Saldana with guidance and structured environment to help him achieve his goals.

“When he came to us, he didn’t have much,” said Cavazos. “He is now going for a bachelor’s degree in engineering.”

Cavazos also said it's very rewarding to see the transformation. People go in unemployed with little to no college education, and leave with a degree or certification.

Saldana is currently working for Holt Cat.

“Project QUEST helped me to better my life,” said Saldana. “I was able to go to college, get a degree, and find a great job.”

Saldana highly recommends Project QUEST to those who have no career or are unemployed. He said the staff is very friendly and helpful throughout the enrollment process.

The enrollment process consists of information sessions presented by the Director Participant Services Lelani Mercado, Recruitment Coordinator Valentina Arevalo, and Academic Specialist Cavazos along with other staff members.

For more information about Project QUEST and its programs visit http://www.questsa.org/

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