This month’s CCI Social Media Spotlight features MRI students Celine Zaarour and Janelle Salazar sharing how they found California Career Institute, plus an Instagram “Day in the Life” reel following Vocational Nursing student Daisy Rico through an LVN clinical day.
Campus News
Finish Strong: Why Your Next 90 Days Matter at CCI
October marks the final stretch of the year, and there’s still plenty of time to make progress. Discover how small daily decisions, a quick reset after tough days, and three focused goals can help California Career Institute students finish the year strong.
CCI Students Serve the Community at Irvine Healthy Living Expo
California Career Institute’s Vocational Nursing and Diagnostic Medical Sonography students put their training into action at the City of Irvine’s annual Healthy Living Expo, assisting with vital signs, offering mobile sonography scanning experiences, and connecting with community members at a busy CCI booth.
CCI Welcomes 55+ New Vocational Nursing Students at OC58
On September 29, California Career Institute welcomed more than 55 new Vocational Nursing students at the OC58 Orientation. Students met our Admissions Department and Vocational Nursing Directors and learned what to expect in the classroom, at clinicals, and at every milestone ahead.
October 2026 at CCI: Open Houses, Graduation & More
October is packed at California Career Institute. Mark your calendar for our Medical Assistant, MRI, and Sonography open houses, our Graduation Ceremony, and a few special observances, including Indigenous Peoples Day and Halloween. Here’s everything happening this month.
Three Paths Into Medical Assisting at CCI
First-time healthcare students, career changers, and working CNAs all find a place in California Career Institute’s Medical Assistant program. Learn how the program serves each path, plus the admission requirements every applicant needs to meet before starting the 40-week diploma.
How CCI’s Hybrid Medical Assistant Program Fits Real Life
Online theory paired with hands-on skills labs and a supervised externship: California Career Institute’s Medical Assistant program uses a hybrid format designed for students who are working, raising families, or returning to school. Here is how the 40-week structure comes together.
Small Steps, Strong Habits, Big Goals: Keep Moving Forward
Big goals can feel overwhelming, but success rarely happens all at once. It is built through small daily choices and strong habits. This month, California Career Institute shares a reminder for every student: slow progress is still progress, and every step forward counts.
Outstanding Students: Celebrating Our 4.0 GPA Achievers
California Career Institute is proud to recognize the students who earned a 4.0 GPA this term, along with those who have maintained strong academic performance across multiple terms. Three of our Outstanding Students also share how they balance school, work, and family while staying at the top of their class.









