Denver Career College to Host Graduation for 83 Students Friday Evening

THORNTON, Colo., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Denver Career College announced today that it will host a graduation ceremony on Friday, Sept. 15, 2006. The ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m. at Victory Church at 11777 Sheridan Blvd. in Westminster, Colo.

The ceremony will recognize 83 students who have earned an associate of applied science or a certificate. Upon graduation, students will be prepared for entry-level positions in their field of study, many of which are in high demand throughout the state. According to the Colorado Occupational Outlook 2005 (published by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Labor Market Information, Projections Unit) paralegal positions are expected to increase by 51.8 percent, pharmacy technician positions by 52.5 percent, massage therapist positions by 11.5 percent and medical assistant positions by 54.3 percent from 2004 to 2014.

Two students will deliver the keynote address at graduation. MaryAnn Benavides is a 2002 graduate who earned her Certificate in Massage Therapy. Today, MaryAnn is an owner of Pure Skin and Body Day Spa, in Littleton, Colo. Andrea Martinez will also speak to her class as a graduating candidate for an Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice.

"Our students have worked hard to reach this day and we are proud of them and their accomplishments," said Kristine Conlin, Executive Director of Denver Career College. "We look forward to celebrating their achievements today and throughout their careers."

Denver Career College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). ACCSCT is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. Denver Career College currently offers seven programs including massage therapy, general practice paralegal, criminal justice, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, medical office specialist and paralegal studies.

The Denver Career College September 2006 graduates are as follows: Associate of Applied Science Paralegal Studies Jo May, Thornton, CO Elke Ocasio, Frederick, CO Nicholas Solis, Arvada, CO Associate of Applied Science Criminal Justice Crystal Brooks, Thornton, CO Judy Caro, Northglenn, CO Jacqueline Dersham, Fort Collins, CO Selina Gonzales, Denver, CO John Jackson, Aurora, CO Andrea Martinez, Littleton, CO Desiree Martinez, Lakewood, CO Freddy Mercado, Aurora, CO Amber Montgomery, Colorado Springs, CO Jessica Notkin, Golden, CO Izreol Ramirez, Denver, CO Jessica Saavedra, Denver, CO Latasha Woods, Denver, CO Certificate General Practice Paralegal Rebekah L Berry-Chaney, Golden, CO Lisa Botkin, Denver, CO Rosemary Brinko, Aurora, CO Christine K Caldwell, Boulder, CO Nadine Carlile, Evergreen, CO Ellie DePew, Erie, CO Charles D, Dothage, Denver, CO Cheryl Dotson, Aurora, CO Nathan D Dymerski, Denver, CO Kelly Fuller, Boulder, CO Dennis A Hoffmann, Centennial, CO Rhonda B Hughes, Erie, CO Wayne Keenan, Aurora, CO Timothy J McDonald, Broomfield, CO Patrick Nustad, Lakewood, CO Christopher E Riehl, Fort Collins, CO Suzanne Trittschuh, Spring Hill, FL Ian Waters, Aurora, CO Certificate Massage Therapy Georgina M Hamling, Lochbuie, CO Ashley A Mellody, Parker, CO Sean Schreiber, Cheyenne Wells, CO Mlete Teklay, Denver, CO Niesha Thorne, Thornton, CO Tam Truong, Denver, CO Certificate Medical Assistant Elizabeth Alvarado, Aurora, CO Melissa Arellano, Ft Lupton, CO Nuvia Baeza, Denver, CO Marlene M DeShea, Denver, CO Jeorgina P Dominguez, Denver, CO Ruth Evangelista, Arvada, CO Adrienne L Fernandez, Thornton, CO Erika Gonzalez, Denver, CO Maria Gonzalez, Denver, CO Alison Griffin, Denver, CO Jill Jones, Denver, CO Keri Kimberlin, Lakewood, CO Hollie LaRouche, Westminster, CO Angelina L Lorge, Arvada, CO Jamie L Lubken, Arvada, CO Sheryl Luther, Greeley, CO Katherine M Madrigal, Denver, CO Brittany Martinez, Denver, CO Jodi Pilfold, Brighton, CO Nohemy S Renteria, Aurora, CO Barbara Rocha, Brighton, CO Courtney Vahling, Northglenn, CO Misty Vasquez, Ft Lupton, CO David R, Vazquez, Golden, CO Certificate Medical Office Specialist Celene Castorena, Thornton, CO Teresa H Cruz, Lakewood, CO Krystal A Fountain, Thornton, CO Billy Joel K Garcia, Denver, CO Joanna Garcia, Commerce City, CO Helen Hernandez, Denver, CO Jasmine J Perez, Denver, CO Lorena Vasquez, Denver, CO Certificate Pharmacy Technician Margaret E Aragon, Westminster, CO Quyinnton D'Oliviera, Broomfield, CO Kathy L La Course, Westminster, CO Roxanne L, Martinez, Denver, CO Nicole C Moreno, Aurora, CO Derrick A Ong, Lakewood, CO Roman E Pogosov, Denver, CO Tammy L Skees, Northglenn, CO Derrick K Tafoya, Golden, CO Crystal Trujillo, Thornton, CO Sophia L Villalobos, Thornton, CO About Kaplan, Inc.

Denver Career College is part of Kaplan, Inc.'s Higher Education Division, which includes 74 campus-based schools in 21 states, as well as online programs through Kaplan University and Concord Law School. Kaplan Higher Education offers career-oriented certificate, bachelor and associate degree programs designed to provide students with the skills necessary to qualify them for entry-level employment in fields such as healthcare, business, information technology, technology, fashion and design. Kaplan has been providing educational and career services to students, schools, professionals, and businesses worldwide for nearly 70 years. Kaplan is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Washington Post Company . For more information about Kaplan, please visit http://www.kaplan.com/.

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