June 3, 2022
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June 3, 2022
Tricia Maxim, Director of Career Services
Meet Tricia Maxim, Director of Career Services. Tricia has been with First Institute over 11+ years and she works relentlessly to help students get started in their new careers. In the last 11 years, Tricia has single-handedly helped close to 1,300 First Institute graduates acquire meaningful, impactful, and life-changing careers after graduation from First Institute.June 3, 2022
Darrell Russell, Director of Financial Aid
Meet Darrell Russell, Director of Financial Aid. Darrell has been with First Institute since 2016 and is very dedicated in his work and in helping students secure the funding so they can pursue their education and career goals/dreams. Darrell started in higher education 12 years ago, at first working in admissions before transitioning to FinancialJune 2, 2022
Julia B, Massage Therapist
First Institute proudly presents Julia Bruce, a 2020 graduate of our Massage Therapy program. Julia is self-employed and also works at Element Massage Studio in Lake Geneva. Julia said she chose FI “because the first moment I walked in everyone was so welcoming. I loved the flexible class hours so I could continue to work,June 1, 2022
Caitlin C, Medical Assistant
First Institute proudly presents Caitlin Cradic! A July 2021 graduate of the Medical Assistant program. Upon graduating she moved to Madison, WI and started working full-time at UW Health. She absolutely loves being a Medical Assistant and in her first 6 months on the job she has received 3 raises. She said she is constantlyMay 31, 2022
Brooke K, Medical Assistant
First Institute proudly presents Brooke Kueking, a 2020 graduate of the Medical Assistant. Brooke is currently employed by Advocate Medical Group as a Medical Assistant. Brooke chose First Institute “because of the flexible evening/night classes along with online hybrid options, it fit in with my busy life” I also chose First Institute because ofJune 29, 2020
Dental Assistant Study Tips
Needing some motivation to study? Use these study tips for the First Institute Dental Assistant degree program to make more efficient use of your study sessions. Each student has their own effective study methods and ways they learn best, but trying new approaches will help you establish practices that will maximize your study time. TakeApril 29, 2020
Dental Assistants Career Outlook
U.S. News & World Report publishes an annual report listing the best jobs in the country. The report evaluates jobs on criteria including job growth, median salary, job prospects, employment rate, stress level and work-life balance. In its annual “100 Best Jobs” report for 2020, Dental Assistants ranked #66. Depending on the dental practice and the […]April 23, 2020
Dental Assisting Students
Many dental assisting students take part in study groups when dealing with the hard knocks of school. Depending on the people you recruit to join you or the atmosphere in which you choose to study, groups can be very helpful to your grades and overall dental assistant career training experience. If carried out properly, studyMarch 6, 2020
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