Jason Reid has fond memories of the years he studied at Carroll Community College. In 2004, he received his degree after studying microcomputer management systems support. He then transferred to Capitol College in Laurel, Md. and is currently studying software Internet applications.

Reid credits the extensive training he received at Carroll for his successful transfer to a four-year college and especially for the full-time job at Carroll he started earlier this year. Reid is an instructional technician, helping monitor classroom technology for optimal use by faculty and students.

“The preparation I received at Carroll was affordable and prepared me well for entering a transfer institution,” said Reid. “Instructors at Carroll helped me anticipate the workload I would face and provided me with realistic expectations of the real world. I learned an extremely useful skill set at Carroll. I trained at Carroll several years ago, with computer hardware I use today in my job. I learned all the troubleshooting skills I use today at Carroll,” he said.

“I received advanced training parallel to what a four-year college provides. In fact, the technology at Carroll was more advanced,” he said.

“One piece of advice I have for current students is to try to figure out a course of study early on to make all coursework count,” he said. “This will help students to get to the finish line faster.”

Jason Reid, who graduated from Carroll Community College in 2004, now works at the college as an instructional technician.

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