Graduate Spotlights
Graduate Spotlight: Nevaeh Martinez Follows Her Dreams with Determination
With her associate degree complete, Nevaeh isn鈥檛 slowing down. She鈥檚 already enrolled in courses toward her Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Leadership and Management at OC. After that, she plans to pursue her real estate license and begin her career in the industry she once only dreamed of.
Graduate Spotlight: Carla Soria Builds Confidence Through Education
In May, Carla Soria will graduate with her associate degree in Photography and launch her own photography studio鈥攖urning another passion into a professional reality. From cosmetology to massage therapy to photography, Carla鈥檚 story is a testament to lifelong learning and the power of doing what you love.
Graduate Spotlight: Colton Grahmann Turns Passion into Purpose
After high school, Colton worked in and out of the oil industry. The money was good until the oil business would take a downturn, and then would come the layoffs. Each time that happened, he would work at another job until the oilfield improved, and then he would return to oil and gas. The cycle worked until he was injured on the job and couldn鈥檛 go back.
Graduate Spotlight: Kory Grant Builds Success Through Dedication
鈥淚 want to continue my education so that I can help others who struggle like I have struggled with PTSD and addiction. I want to also go back overseas and help those veterans who experience PTSD. I want to give to others what I have found and accomplished, and help them to succeed too.鈥�
Graduate Spotlight: Chris Waters Commits to Growth and Achievement
Chris says that he enjoys the additional time that he has with his wife, four sons, and daughter. When he graduates, he will be the first in his family to get a bachelor鈥檚 degree, and he may pursue his master鈥檚 degree.