Ashworth College alumni impress and inspire us each year with their spectacular achievements. This year, we received hundreds of Graduate of the Year applications from students who have overcome self-doubt and life’s challenges to find new beginnings and fresh paths to success. Graduate of the Year is an award given to one graduate who shows academic excellence, goal achievement, and drive to make their life, and the lives around them, better. It was hard to choose, but these three students stood out at the top of our list to be named Graduate of the Year Finalists. Here are their stories.

Working in healthcare offers the opportunity to start a career in a variety of settings, from hospitals and clinics to private physicians’ offices. If you prefer working with a smaller team and seeing the same patients regularly, finding a job in a doctor’s office could be the perfect fit for you. Here’s what kind of healthcare jobs you can find in most physicians’ offices and how to get started in the field!

At Ashworth, our instructors care passionately about the subjects they teach and the future of the fields they dedicate their lives to. Veterinary technician instructor, Danielle Chesek, has years of experience as a vet tech and now thrives in teaching learners how to succeed on this rewarding career path. Read more about her and why she loves the vet tech profession and how she can help you reach your goals.

As an adult, going back to school is a big decision. Where would you even find the time for classes and homework? Online education can allow you to keep pursuing your goals on your timeline – without forcing you to decide which comes first: family, work, or school. But besides allowing you to fit classes into your schedule, online education comes with another benefit: you’re in charge of your education from day one.

Taking the first steps toward starting a new career can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! With thought and planning, you can make career success a reality this year. Here’s how to get started.