Guests sign a ribbon during a ceremony prior to the official opening of Laurus College's Oxnard Campus held on March 21. Courtesy photo.
OXNARD — Business leaders and entrepreneurs from Ventura County met the students and staff of Laurus College’s Oxnard Campus at a ribbon cutting Ceremony on March 21, the institution reported in a media release.
The ceremony celebrated the opening of the college’s new campus in Oxnard and showcased the school’s innovative programs for members of the local community, officials reported.
The event was co-hosted by the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce and student volunteers provided guests and media with tours of the 15,510-square-foot facility on Lockwood Street. More than 50 members of the local community were in attendance, including business leaders, staffing specialists and media.
Career Services Coordinator Matt Cortez provided information on Laurus College’s unique technology platform.
“This is our first opportunity to show the leaders of this community what we are doing for our students,” he stated in the release. “We are training our students for careers in high-demand fields on industry-standard software … we have set up our programs so they can graduate quickly and enter the job market with a competitive edge.”
Laurus College offers programs in 3D Animation, Computer Networking, Information Technology (IT), Office Support, Medical Billing, Professional Business Support and Web Design. Students at the Oxnard Campus come from areas as far as Santa Barbara and Los Angeles to take advantage of the school’s accelerated courses and hands-on instruction. Many of those students also benefit from financial aid counseling and some even receive educational stipends while attending school.
“We are so pleased to establish ourselves in Oxnard and to offer Ventura County and its neighbors a quality education, and affordable tuition,” Campus President Tony Amato stated in the release. “We couldn’t be happier to be here, and we are looking forward to new partnerships and opportunities within the Oxnard community.”
About Laurus College:
Laurus College is a California-based private post-secondary institution whose mission is to provide every student with a quality education and a quality experience. Laurus provides focused instruction and real world project-based training for exciting career fields such as 3D Animation, Web Design, Medical Billing, Information Technician & Service Professional, Computer Networking, and Professional Business Support.
Laurus College operates several campuses throughout California including Oxnard, Atascadero, San Luis Obispo & Santa Maria and is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
Financial aid is available for those who qualify, and all programs can be completed between 6 to 18 months. For more information about Laurus College, and a complete list of its programs, admissions policies, fees, and consumer information, visit www.lauruscollege.edu
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Laurus College’s Oxnard Campus President Tony Amato cuts the ribbon in front of gathered guestsduring a ceremony held March 21 in Oxnard. Courtesy photo.