CBT College Celebrates 25 Years of Empowering Students through Education

­MIAMI, Dec. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CBT College, an academic and career institution based in the Greater Miami area, is celebrating 25 years of tremendous growth, community service and empowering education. To honor this milestone, the college is hosting an exclusive pre-gala VIP reception where Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado, Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez and Sweetwater Mayor Jose M. Diaz will recognize its achievements.

"Since opening our doors in 1988, our college has helped thousands of students find their career path, ultimately forming a stronger workforce in Miami-Dade County," said Peru-born Fernando Llerena, founder of CBT College. "We will continue to strengthen our professional relationships within these communities in order to build a better future for our students."

Family owned and operated for two generations, the institution's history is symbolic of the Llerena family's journey. Two of CBT's five campuses cater to its large Hispanic student population with specialized trade programs including A/C Refrigeration Technology and Electricity, which are taught both in Spanish and in English. CBT recently held their 56^th graduation ceremony, bringing multiple employment opportunities to businesses in the community.

CBT College provides career training with a focus on technology and sciences at its five campuses across Miami-Dade County, including West Kendall, Flagler, Hialeah, Cutler Bay and Miami Gardens. CBT College is also a proud member of Service Members Opportunity Colleges (SOC) and participates in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program. CBT College is nationally accredited by A.C.I.C.S., licensed by the Commission of Independent Education and certified by the U.S. Department of Education.

For additional information about CBT College, please visit www.cbt.edu

About CBT College 
CBT College has provided the greater Miami-Dade community with hands-on practical education for over 25 years. CBT is nationally accredited by the Accredited Council for Independent Colleges & Schools (A.C.I.C.S.), has programmatic accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics & Information Management Education (C.A.H.I.I.M.) for their Health Information Management degree, and is a CompTIA authorized Academy. CBT College plays an essential role in the world of education and technology alike. CBT College campuses are located in Miami Gardens, Hialeah, Flagler, West Kendall, and Cutler Bay. For information about CBT College, please visit http://www.cbt.edu/about-cbt.

CONTACT:
Emily Zubizarreta
CBT College
(786) 456-3681
[email protected]

SOURCE CBT College

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