June 7, 2022
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June 7, 2022
Erica S, Dental Assistant
First Institute proudly presents Erica Serna, a 2014 graduate of our Dental Assisting program. Erica is employed by Lakeland Dental as a Dental Assistant. Erica chose First Institute because of short-duration, hands-on learning, and she knew it would give her all of the skills to be successful in her Dental career. Erica recommends First InstituteJune 6, 2022
Rilee B, Dental Assistant
First Institute proudly presents Rilee Babiarz, who is a 2021 graduate of our Dental Assisting program. She is currently employed by Conlon and Thompson Orthodontics as a Dental Assistant. She credits her instructor Betty, as an amazing instructor and someone she looks to as her mentor. Rilee recommends First Institute because “If you want aJune 3, 2022
Samantha C, Medical Assistant
First Institute proudly presents, Samantha Calanca, a 2021 graduate of our Medical Assisting program. She is currently employed at Advocate Children’s Medical Group. Samantha chose First Institute “because the school stood out for her and was very helpful from the moment she clicked on the link to look us up.” Samantha also stated that “FirstJune 3, 2022
Admissions Team
Meet Nick Eigenschenk, Sr. Admission Advisor here at First Institute for the past 14 years. Nick is passionate about interviewing individuals that are looking for a change or looking to move up in their current practice. The best part of his job is to get to see everyone from the first interview to watching themJune 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
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