You should research the industry to get an overall idea how it operates as a whole. It's tough!!…read more After one year, I called it quits because it paid so little for the amount of time I put in. I basically worked to pay off what it cost to take this class. They use Word and it requires a TON of busy work entering in patient data. Most companies use specialized software that makes it easier and faster to do. They need to step up their technology. The course work was pretty useless. They could do a much better job at preparing students for internship with a better curriculum. They give you absolutely ZERO assistance in setting up your computer and zero assistance on how to transcribe your first set of files. If you ask a lot of questions, you will be ignored. The computer is relatively easy to set up. They give you good instructions. The internship was brutal! They do a very poor job at preparing you for transcribing on their accounts, which frustrates the intern crew leaders. My intern crew leader was very nasty and took it personal when I made mistakes. She would make condescending comments on my work, not constructive criticism. BIG DIFFERENCE!!! You will also spend 6-12 hours a day transcribing files no matter where you go to school. After speaking to many MTs through blogs and forums, the INDUSTRY is notorious for ignoring questions... even just one or two (they want you to be completely self-sufficient). And your first crew leaders are usually pretty nasty. They're not teachers. They are MTs who want to make more money as a proofer or crew leader, so cross your fingers you get a nice one. I did get hired on immediately after internship and my crew leader was so kind and easy to work with. She was a complete opposite of the internship experience. YOU NEED TO BE FAST TYPIST!! I spent 8-12 hours a day on the voice files for over eight months. It was almost impossible to get really fast and finish it in real part-time hours. BUT, it can be done!! And they do not care. They expect you to transcribe 5000+ lines in a two-week period after three months. (With that said, most places make you do that from day one, if you can get a job). The things they do not freely tell you: - You could be on 1-3 month wait list to start your internship... even after you paid in full. - Industry standard pay is 7 cents per line. This company starts you at 5 cents per line for the first 3 months, and at the ONE-YEAR mark you can make 6 cents per line part time or 7 cents per line full time. - You WILL BE CHARGED FOR YOUR MISTAKES that your proofer does not catch. For example, if you type a dictation that is 100 lines and you misspell a name (technically one line or less than 1 line), they charge you AND your proofer .01 cent a line for the ENTIRE document, so that mistake will cost $1.00. After you get on your own, they charge you 2 cents per line for that mistake. (None of the MTs I have interacted with have ever heard of being charged for mistakes or getting paid so low). - They tell you that you will be responsible for transcribing 80 minutes per day, but that is 80 minutes accumulative over five days. So, you can get overloaded with minutes one day, have none the next day, but you are still required to finish the work in one day, even if you're not fast enough. The industry standard is to complete a set amount of lines, not minutes - 500 lines for part time and 1000 lines for full time. And most companies will let you do more if you want, but you have to meet the minimum. So, do the math - 5000 lines over two weeks X .05 per line is what you will make. You will actually do between 5000 - 5400 lines. - It is okay to submit late work (but you will be charged for it if the client charges them). You have no control over the amount of work they assign you. - You have to wait until noon every day to see if you are going to be assigned any work. Everything is due by 3:30 am the following day. You also have to wait for appointments sheets to be finalized and that could take most of the day, so, you have to work around them. Most companies have software that uploads the dictations as soon as they are done, so you can go in a upload your work at any time and work late nights/early mornings, and you do not have to deal with appointment sheets. - You get time off, unpaid of course. You have to request time off and summers/holidays are always booked. It is not a flexible schedule at all. - It seems like they have a high turnover, which makes sense by the way things are set up. - Direct deposit is $1.50 per check PROS: Guaranteed job after internship. Can't beat that! Nice crew leader. CONS: Poor interpersonal communication style. Outdated technology. You will be charged for mistakes. Work is assigned and is done on their timeline. No flexibility in time off. Low pay. They don't seem to care about their MTs as a whole. This is a cheap way to start a new career. Go to MT Stars and read as many blogs and reviews as you can.

Best class I've ever had. He has lots of fun stories.read more

It took me a couple of years to get around to taking a CPR class. Naturally, once I take a class…read morethrough the Red Cross my work place (which isn't famous for spending on us little folk) decides to spring for a group course. The up-side of HeartSaving Solutions is that you'll get trained on-site- at your job or some other suitable location. If you get your work to pay for it, HeartSaving Solutions will bring all the equipment (videos, CPR dummies). They offer group rates as well as a cyberclass. We had the CPR/AED course taught by Kevin, their lead instructor. The class is designed to last 2.5 - 3 hours but goes by quickly. That was due to Kevin being amiable, efficient, and professional- a real pleasure to learn with.

Yup, I'm a fan of the Jane Adams Playfields. I've got to hand it to the SPS as they for the most…read morepart were forthright in their planning and execution of building the combination of fields. The west field is used for soccer, softball, LAX. The public restroom is generally pretty clean. The east field is used for soccer and LAX. Both fields are used frequently by the various sports clubs in the area. Both fields are astroturfed for 365 days a year utilization. There's a playscape/jungle jim for the tiny tots on the north side of the fields in between them and the school. The north field is not as well maintained but is used for day soccer. It's a great way to catch a FREE sporting event and to get off the couch and the comfort of your home (hint). You can also run across the street to the Nathan Hale High School track and run a few laps too if you prefer.

The school administration and the staff have showed nothing but arrogance towards parents one the…read moreworst run schools I've ever seen summit was better.the only thing the school has going for it is it's fields.

My child has been happily attending ICMS for the last year. The teachers are compassionate, firm…read moreand observant. There are many options on the island for preschools but our family chose this one based on a few factors: 1) the combined classroom exposes our child to younger/older children, providing her with a diverse social experience 2) there has been literally no turnover of teachers since its inception - other preschools we considered had very high and frequent turnover rates 3) the reputation of the teachers in the community is unparalleled 4) the willingness of the teachers to work with each family's limitations and needs

Our daughter was in the 4&5-Year-Old (aka Funderkins) class 2009-2010. She had a wonderful…read moreexperience and was very prepared to begin kindergarten this fall. I highly recommend this program.

The Funderkins Pre-K program at the Magnolia Community Center is outstanding! We put our second…read morechild here after being disappointed with another local preschool here in Magnolia. My child loved it! The teachers are really dedicated and they run a wonderful, enriching, entertaining, educational program. I had my reservations because it was part of the Community Center, I don't know why. I was proven 100 percent wrong. My son made friends, went on field trips, took swimming lessons, learned to write his name and other words and his numbers to 100, learned his phone and address, answered a math problem of the day and read a word of the day and so much more. We've compared this program with our child in Kindergarten and are so thankful we made the decision we did as he will be Kindergarten ready, without question. They really prepare them properly and in some cases, my younger son is more advanced than the one in K.

We just finished doing a two-day software training for our company, and I am not sure that I can…read moresay enough good things about this business! First of all, the staff are very friendly and helpful! Sharon, the owner, is great. She was very helpful and responsive from the discovery phase, to reservation, and finally execution. During our training, all of the staff were very helpful in helping to solve any and all of our issues, even to the point of getting additional snacks for us when people were hungry. In the morning, they have an open break room that has all sorts of breakfast snacks. Bagels and cream cheese, cereal, fruit, sausages, and individual quiches were all present! They also arranged for us to have lunches brought in both days from local businesses. As for drinks, the have bottled water, bubbly water, coffee, tea, soda, and juice. BTW, the coffee is great! As for our room, all of the computers were setup and configured as we specified. They also let us go in the day before to check it all out and get setup for the next day. Finally, the location is right off of SR-520, right after you cross the bridge. Overall, a great location, great space, and great people! I highly recommend this business if you are ever in the need for training space!!

One of the nicest and friendliest testing facilities I've been to. The process was very smooth. I…read moreleft feeling very confident.

What a wonderful experience to go through together with future drivers step by step processes and…read moreencouragement for these kiddos to move on to next step. So worth the price and time to make sure they are learning correctly how to be on the roads safely. Staff was so incredible. Granddaughter finally passed today. I would highly recommend this class. Thank you for the encouragement and cheering her on from the 911 team.

Passive aggressive instructors. Seems to be a culture. I live and work nearby and have seen a…read moremultitude of questionable actions and behaviors. I do not recommend. I'm sorry.