Articles
Outstanding Students: Celebrating CCI’s 4.0 GPA Achievers
California Career Institute proudly recognizes the students who earned a 4.0 GPA this term. Plus, Outstanding Students Kenia Escaramuza and Camila Grijalva share how organization, consistency, and remembering why they started help them balance school, work, family, and life.
CCI Welcomes an Additional Cohort of New VN Students
The response to our newest Vocational Nursing cohort was so strong that California Career Institute opened an additional orientation to welcome even more students. To our new VN students: you are not doing this alone — your instructors, campus team, and classmates are here to support you.
What’s Next After VN? Explore CCI’s Online AASVN Degree
Your Vocational Nursing journey doesn’t have to stop at graduation. CCI’s Associate of Applied Science in Vocational Nursing (AASVN) program is 100% online, built for current and former VN students, and offers qualifying students a scholarship of up to $7,500 toward their degree.
Financial Aid Reminder: Stay Organized, Stay Informed
Financial aid is not a one-time step at the beginning of school — it is an ongoing responsibility. Learn the habits that keep your file moving, how attendance and academic progress affect eligibility, and why you should speak with the Financial Aid Office before making major changes.
Student Support at CCI: Support Is Part of the Process
No student is expected to navigate school alone. At California Career Institute, student support is part of the learning experience. Learn how Student Services can help you stay connected, who to contact for academic, financial aid, or career questions, and why early communication makes all the difference.
Faculty Focus: Sandy Sedra, CCI’s Clinical Coordinator
As Clinical Coordinator at California Career Institute, Sandy Sedra helps more than 700 students transition from the skills lab to real clinical floors. In this Faculty Focus, she shares her journey from hospital nursing oversight to CCI, her student-first philosophy, and her best advice for future nurses.
Get Ahead with ATI Dynamic Quizzes: A Guide for VN Students
Dynamic quizzes through ATI Learning System PN 3.0 give Vocational Nursing students a flexible, self-directed way to review key concepts, prepare for Content Mastery Series exams, and build NCLEX readiness. Follow this simple step-by-step guide to make ATI part of your regular study routine.
Five Ways to Stay on Track During Summer II
July is the perfect time for a quick academic check-in. From protecting your attendance to remembering why you started, these five simple habits can help California Career Institute students finish the Summer II term strong, confident, and connected to their campus support team.
CCI Graduate Sarah Lewis Passes Her ARDMS Board Exam
Sarah Lewis, a graduate of California Career Institute’s very first Sonography cohort, has passed her ARDMS board exam. Her achievement is a powerful reflection of perseverance and purpose, and a source of inspiration for every student pursuing a career in sonography through an alternative pathway.
