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February 26, 2008

"...My time in the army ended in June of 2005. I did communications in the army for the 4 years I was in. I dealt with servers, PCs, radios, satellites, Cisco gear, and just about any other electronic device you can think of. I swore that I would never have an IT job again after the army. I went into construction when I got home to Tampa. Well, this only lasted a year due to the market heading south. I got layed off. I then decided that IT was my forte and I saw FastTrain's booth at a career expo I attended. I decided to go ahead and apply for the Sallie Mae loan and was improved. I signed up for the 9 month Certified Network Professional track. This would take me through A+, N+, Security+, Microsoft Certs, and Cisco certs. Since I was unemployed I was able to get help from the government for this training.

They put $5,000 in towards my schooling. I also worked hard to do well on the certification tests. My final triumph at FastTrain was the CCNA certification. This neatly tied up the Cisco experience that I already had. Toward the end of my FastTrain career I started job hunting. I got a hold of 3 different staffing firms. I have probably about 8 interviews with respective employers. I was then hired by St Leo University (Pasco County) through Tek Systems, a staffing firm 2 buildings down from the FastTrain building. They put me in a decent paying Network Analyst slot here at the university. After 3 months, I went permanent with St. Leo.

As far as the FastTrain experience itself, well, all I can say is...it is some of the best training I have experienced. The instructors are top notch. They often work with you on an individual level in order to ensure that you have the knowledge you need not only to obtain your certification, but to compete in the real IT world. Their hands on lab and exercises only enhance the value of the education that is provided. it is one thing to read a book about routers, study it, and go take a cert. It is an entirely different thing to actually configure a router. You can do this at FastTrain. The quality of training is second to non. In fact, I may be going back to FastTrain to get more advanced router training in the next few months. The university will pay for this. If you are deciding to get back into the IT field, or are just starting out, use FastTrain. They teach you the content, not just cram a book down your throat..."

Derek Hess

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September 10, 2007

Hello,

"Just writing to say 'Thank You" for all the good experience with you in fasttarin.
I just received my DIPLOMA. I'll be seeing you guys soon since I will continue with my certs.
Regards, Reinaldo Aponte."

 

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August 20, 2007

Dear Maryanne

"I want to thank you for helping me find the job I've been looking for!  Since graduation from Fasttrain I have looked at and considered various IT opportunities, but none that would suit what I had imagined as a long term career.  You listened to me and what I was really looking for in a company and position to give me the best opportunity for success.  Of course you know that I have accepted a position with Blue Cross Blue Shield and really just can't tell you how much your recommendation has helped in the process, not just the opportunity but also the confidence boost in knowing that you are confident I can do the job.  I of course would not be prepared for this if it wasn't for the absolute best instructors a person could learn from.  So let me take time to specifically thank Alex Soler and Mason Brown for all the knowledge and instruction they gave me.  They have given me the key's to succeed and have given me a sense of comfort as they will always help a student even after they have completed their training.  It's rare that you find a group a people dedicated to help you succeed and I want to say THANK YOU ALL!"

 

Sincerely

Scott K. Dobbs

 

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Feb 11, 2005

Dear Lindsay, Randy and Sheila,

I wanted to thank all of you for your hard work.

Randy was my first contact with FastTrain. He was very professional and was able to answer all my questions I had about the school, about financing and the new course FastTrain was doing in Clearwater. He made me feel very welcome at the school and was more than willing to help with any questions or problems that arose after I started my class.

Being one of the first students to take the Medical Billing Specialist course in Clearwater, I was very impressed with the knowledge Sheila has and how well the course was laid out.  There is a lot of material to cover and a lot of information to retain, ie: medical terminology being the hardest, I feel. But Sheila not only made it easy to understand but gave the personal attention you needed to succeed in her class.

After graduation, Lindsay McDonald was the next in line to help you succeed in the field. The job market today is rough and she never took NO for an answer. She kept on tugging away to help land me my first job.  It was no easy task for either of us but she pulled me through. She was there for me thick and thin. She felt my frustrations and was very helpful in keeping me on track and positive that something will come along. I am now working at a Medical billing company and loving it!!!!!

I’ve been to other Technical Colleges in Colorado and they didn’t go that extra mile that I found at FastTrain. I will recommend this school to anyone who wants to get into Medical Billing and Coding.  They give you the personal attention you need in ALL the phases of your new career change.

Thank you so much for all your hard work and personal attention!!! You all are #1 in my book.

Sincerely, Kim Foushee

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September 20, 2004

"I am very grateful to FastTrain and their Job Placement Department. Because of their hard work and support I obtained a wonderful job position with Cisco System as an Assistant Consultant. This job not only meets my financial needs but it provides me with excellent training and a promising career future. 

I want to thank Bunny Sherr, Theo Gibbings and Jose Poten for their unconditional support."

Sincerely, Julia Navarro

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September 9, 2004

...in the 5 1/2 months since i have started to work i have purchased my own home and a new car and I still have money left over to enjoy life and save for future emergencies, and that i work for a web based travel agency. I would love to provide a testimonial for Fasttrain, as the education i received there was so instrumental in helping me to jumpstart my life after retiring from the military.

Gustavo Franco
CEO
Intech Consulting Group, Inc.

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September 9, 2004

Bunny;

I just wanted to tell you how much I like my new job. Thank you so much for sending me to Tenet, the company is very good to their employees. I am in the billing department...

Sincerely, Jeannette Wellman

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August 24, 2004

"I entered the FastTrain program to enhance my already extensive computer skills to make myself more marketable in the competitive IT field. FastTrain's convenient night schedule allowed me to obtain superb instruction in a timely manner. The small lab environment classes along with my instructor Eric, gave me with (sic) a plethora of information. With the help of Lindsay in FastTrain's job placement department, my new Microsoft certification allowed me to advance to a higher paying and more challenging IT consulting job.
Thank you to all that helped me through my certification process."

Jeff Tutak

June 30, 2004

Dear Bunny:

"I just wanted to thank you and Theo for all your help. After being laid off in December 2003, I had to decide what I wanted to do with my future. After meeting with Theo and yourself I made the decision to give FastTrain a try. I enrolled for the CRT path and within 3 months I was A+ and Network+ Certified. After receiving my certification I was handed over to you to help me find a career. You got me in the door with some GREAT internships that look fantastic on my resume. Then NCR came to you looking for techs. You got me in touch with them and I now have an opportunity I thought I'd never have just a few months ago. Thank you very much! Thanks to everyone at FastTrain! Your were a BIG help."

Sincerely,
Nicholas Labanca
NCR Financial Technician

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March 2, 2004

“I just finished my CNP curriculum at FastTrain and I can tell you that I am glad I have chosen this school. The teachers have an extensive knowledge on the field and they are very supportive. I feel like I am ready for the real word, and I have confidence that what I learned and how I was prepared for the exams gave me the strength for it. Also I started an internship on the field that is going to give me more knowledge, and this internship was arranged through the job placement help that FastTrain offers. So, my advice is: if you need to get training for the exams on the IT field and need to get on this track fast, dedication from your part and FastTrain can be the best combination that you can have! Thanks FastTrain!”

Andrea Franzoni      

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Feb 18, 2004

Hello Bunny, I just wanted to thank you for hooking me up with the internship after completing my MCSE track at FastTrain. The MCSE training at FastTrain and the internship proved to be a great combination for orienting me to the problems that arise in the real world. It also placed me in an excellent position for getting hired; which happened one month into the internship. I highly recommend taking an internship as it gives valuable experience and can lead to getting that first job.

Thank you again Bunny and FastTrain for everything.

Sincerely, Robert S Gotch.

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November 3, 2003

Dear Bunny,

Thank you for letting me know about the internship opportunity with HotBrick Network Solutions. The internship turned out great. I was interning there for three weeks and I was offered a full time position. I am learning a lot and this is a company that can help me achieve many of my career goals. Students of Fast Train should take advantage of internship opportunities because they help you get "the foot in the door" into the Information Technology field and you get hands on experience with a company. Thank you once again for your help Bunny.

Sincerely, Italo A. Intriago

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Sept. 9, 2003

I have a new permanent job at Hamilton Risk Management thanks to the knowledge I gained while training at your school. I can honestly say that if it wasn’t for you and fast train I would not have this job now.

Daniel Ovalle
Desktop Support Specialist
Hamilton Risk Management

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Feb. 26, 2003

Dear Mr. Amor,

My name is Tyrone Sherlock. I am a student at your school. I would like to take this opportunity to commend you on the professional learning environment you have provided.

Before I came to your school I was studying on my own while looking to get out of my dead end job. I went to a job fair October of last year and met Miss Bunny Sherr. At first I was skeptical at all the things she said she could do for me but after speaking with her for about half an hour she convinced me to enroll. Which I did that same day.

I could not have been happier with my decision. My instructors, namely, Mark, Matt And Scott were very professional and highly knowledgeable. While attending school Bunny also told me she would help me get a job in what I was studying. She meant every word. She got me a great job with much more of a future than the one I left.

Mr. Amor, if people like the instructors I mentioned and Bunny are indicative of your school then I promise to send as many people as possible to get their education from FastTrain.

Sincerely, Tyrone Sherlock

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Jan. 2003

Dear Mr. Amor,

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the wonderful branch of FastTrain that you recently opened in Tampa. Too often, complaints are all you will get. I enrolled in the Tampa location in December. I started the CRT program on January 6th and am heading into my last week. Tony Jimenez has made the class both informative and entertaining. I scored 827 on my hardware test and look forward to taking the software test in the next week or two. The only thing I am not looking forward to is the end of the class. I already know that I am going to miss having Tony as a teacher. The only saving grace is that I know Tony is dedicated to seeing me succeed and will be there for me and the other students whenever we need him. His dedication to preparing us for the exams and the real world has been invaluable.

I would be remiss if I didn't also tell you what a great job Gina and Lindsay do as well. I also look forward Eric's class as I get ready to move on to MCSE. Once again, thank you for the great people you have here in Tampa. I only hope that my experience with your job placement people will be as great.

David Krinsky

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May 30, 2002

Dear Mr. Corrales,

My name is Gary Oldberg, I am a student at your Pembroke Pines location, currently enrolled in the MCSE program.  I began with Fast Train in February of this year having enrolled in A+ courses.  I spent a tremendous amount of time researching the various “schools” and vocational centers offering training for a career in the IT field and I’m convinced more than ever that I made a wise choice in selecting Fast Train. 

Most Sincerely, Gary Oldberg

U P D A T E Aug, 2002

Mari
 

"I think that the big difference between schools, because I’ve taken a couple courses at other schools, is the instructors.  All the schools have the same books. But I think the instructors make the difference and FastTrain has some very good instructors."
Renny Lucanesse

 

"I used to drive tracker trailers all across the country. I got tired of living in that truck day in and day out and being away from my family. So I decided I need a career change. If you like computers FastTrain it’s the way to go. FastTrain is fun. They don’t just make it like a cram session. You really learn more at FastTrain."
Donald Hammery

"My name is Eleno Oviedo. I am 65 and at age 65 it is not easy to start a new career, but I have done it. I feel that with all that I learned at FastTrain, I can go out there and work in what I have been trained for with confidence because I know computers. I didn't just memorize answers."
Eleno Oviedo

"I’m currently a teacher and I’ve been teaching for 12 years.  And on teacher planning day I decided, what the heck I’m just going to go and check it out. The person who I spoke with in the office, Gina, was very nice, very thorough, and she totally convinced me that this was the right move for me and she was right."
Odalys Burnette

"One day my girlfriend recommended it to me because I had lost my job after Sept 11^th. I had a pretty good job but my position was eliminated. I love computers so I contacted the best known IT school around. That's FastTrain."
Steve Eamiello

Question -  What do you have to say to someone maybe out there like yourself who is thinking, “I like computers and thinking about making a move”?

"Computers is an excellent field to be in.  The environment here at FastTrain is very friendly. The instructors are knowledgeable and encouraging. You definitely get a sense that they care about you and that they want to make sure that you get hands-on experience so that you do the best that you can in the real world."
Robert Rubin

Sept 24, 2004
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“This is to acknowledge that at SpectraCare Inc. we have hired a Medical Coder as a result of an Internship through FAST TRAIN.

We have also hire a computer Tech who was also an intern from FAST TRAIN.

It has been my experience that students from FAST TRAIN demonstrate ability to apply their knowledge in the workplace…”

Sincerely,
Magda Sedra
Agency Director

Sept 10, 2004
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“I just wanted to thank you for two fantastic employees, former FastTrain students, who are now working in my Billing Department. I was so pleased with Ed's work performance that I contacted Bunny Sherr asking her for resumes of other FastTrain students...

Thanks again for the great training you provide to your students and giving us a valuable resource pool for future openings.…”

Sincerely,
Kathy Stone
Billing Manager
Tenet Regional Business Office

Thank you,
Jerry J. Boyle
QuickQuote, Inc
Hiring Manager

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September 12, 2000

Mr. Walt Palmer
Director of Admissions
FastTrain
5555 W. Flagler Street
Miami, Florida 33134

Dear Mr. Palmer:

Just a note to extend my appreciation to you and your staff. FastTrain provided our employees with excellent training in a wonderful atmosphere. Our people returned from your facility with an incredible amount of practical and useful new knowledge.

EPS is already reaping the rewards of additional productivity and software features that we had no idea existed. FastTrain provided the best training at he best price. Please send me information regarding other classes you feel could further bolster our competitive edge.

Thanks again,

Maria de la Portilla

President

 

 

Bottom Line:
As you read the testimonials, one factor will be repeated over and over. It's the instructors, successful placement department and staff who really make the difference from one school to another. Yes, FastTrain wants to fill classes in order to have a good looking balance sheet just like any other business or entity. But FastTrain realizes that the only way to sustain success is to provide a quality teaching staff and an effective job placement record. That's the FastTrain devotion and it has enabled us to expand throughout Florida as the respected institution it now enjoys among the other similar schools. It is the only school of its kind that expanded during the past few years while others compressed or even closed shop.

Enroll with a winner. Get on the FastTrain!

Please note:

• A huge percentage of our new students come from student referrals.

• We are unlike many schools because we do not advocate the rote memorization method of teaching to pass the exams. Our students must "learn" the material and how to apply it. That's why our students excel in the workforce.

• Currently (Summer '04), the job outlook for ITs in Florida is exploding.

• FACT! There are jobs available. FastTrain has the "Fast Track" on them.