“Where to begin? The people you meet at IOT make the experience. You will find so many different types of people who are all getting started in the food industry, just like you. The Chefs expect a lot from you because they know what you’re capable of. Every Chef cares about your culinary journey. My… Read more »
“My Name is Martin Sanchez, I am currently a Culinary Arts teacher at Madera High School. I have been working in the culinary industry for close to 10 years! I started as a dishwasher at a restaurant and saw how exciting the line was and I decided to take on culinary school! During my 2nd… Read more »
“After passing my nursing licensure exam, I was able to secure a job with On-Site Health and Safety. This job has been a great fit for me, as it allows me to use my nursing skills to help employees achieve their health and wellness goals. Working in this field has also given me a greater… Read more »
“I found IOT in the midst of the pandemic. I was laid off, tired of job jumping, and wanted a career that would provide job security and give me the ability to help others. So, I decided to look into schools. Once I found IOT, things hit the ground running. I was interviewed, enrolled and… Read more »
“I started at IOT in 2016; I have a family of 6, working full-time and it was a huge struggle therefore I had to pull out of IOT. I became a Store Manager at a retail store and was working 50+ hours a week. I really loved my job and my team however, I spent… Read more »
“In 2008 The real estate market began to crumble. I was enrolled and waiting for the RN program at MJC with a potential wait of 7 years. I knew as a single mother of 2 it was crucial I found a career that provided stability for my family. I also knew I wanted to do… Read more »
“I graduated high school in 2020 the beginning of the pandemic not sure how to start college online. I knew I needed a hands on experience and good focus to start my career. Then I joined ms Megan’s class and got a great education on Medical assisting. She made class interesting and fun. I reallyLearned… Read more »
“I had been working in customer service, hospitality, and restaurants since I was 15 years old and I wanted to refine my technique and add a culinary degree to my resume. I came to IOT and obtained my degree through the Culinary Arts Program. I continued to operate my catering business while working at a… Read more »
I became a single mother and was on my own with a one-year-old little girl. I realized that I needed to not only find a job but instead also learn new skills. When I called IOT they set an appointment to come see the campus. The staff was very kind and answered all of my… Read more »
“Brandi Vanderpool and the rest of the admission department were amazing to work with. They were super helpful, supportive, and wonderful to work with. Brandi and a few of my favorite instructors made my experience at IOT.” Megan Taylor- VN, Class of 2021