In just nine months, Silvia earned her online Microsoft Office Certificates in Word and Excel.In spite of her diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy, she types fifteen words per minute @ 95% accuracy with one hand.Silvia, who speaks Spanish too, is a natural Instructor with a positive “can do” attitude and … [Read more...] about Silvia Sanchez
Student Success Stories
Timothy Nash, Airman 1st Class, USAF (Retired)
Jared Wynn – Office Clerical
Jared is the perfect example of what one can achieve when they have “fire in the belly.” Jared’s single-minded goal to master Computer Job Skills, and then “to work the phones” for hours on end to find a suitable part- time job in Westchester, is a model for success. In addition to answering almost … [Read more...] about Jared Wynn – Office Clerical
Peter Gable
Peter is a tall, good looking, intelligent young man in his mid 20’s who was frustrated because he did not have Computer Job Skills. He was tired of having to settle for low paying, menial jobs. Jill Burger, his ACCES-VR Counselor, believed acquiring Data Entry and Computer Job Skills could be … [Read more...] about Peter Gable
Michael J. Park
After graduating from Iona College, Michael held several part-time clerical jobs, but he wanted a full- time career and a better lifestyle: his own apartment, a car, travel, a social life.His ACCES-VR Counselor, Sandy Gold, referred Michael to the Center where he quickly earned his Microsoft Office … [Read more...] about Michael J. Park
Barbara Green – Barbara’s Day Care
After fifteen years working in the Day Care field, Barbara, a Grandmother, decided to open her own business. ACCES-VR supported her dream of self-employment and referred her to the Center for Career Freedom to learn basic Computer Skills and to help her prepare her marketing materials and to launch … [Read more...] about Barbara Green – Barbara’s Day Care