Everest Institute

Instructor Fired for refusing to play by BIG CORPORATE rules!

On December 03, 2007 I took an HVAC Instructor position with Everest Institute in Austin, Texas (Corinthian Schools, Inc. ~ 6 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite #400 ~ Santa Ana, CA 92707).

On May 15, 2008, I was called into the DOE's (RHVAC chairperson was also present) office. A written “Performance Improvement Plan” was conducted. In the PIP several untruths were discussed.
I had nine (9) students drop from my class – eight of the students never showed up to my class. NOT ONE DAY!
I had weekly training for the past two (2) months – no training ever took place
I bad mouth other Instructor's to students - HORSESHIT!

When my chairperson substituted for me do to an injured that I sustained in the RHVAC shop, he stated several students said they were not getting anything out of your class - that's why they leave. I said that's funny, I was told by the students they left because you were an "ASS!" The official TWC roster will show only 11 out of 20 students even came to class that day to sign the roster. All students were marked "Left Early" with three plus hours remaining in the class period.

You can decide who's the "ASS" ?

On May 20, 2008, I contacted my HR rep in California, by phone to file a rebuttal for writing untrue statements in my PIP. I explained and she said file your rebuttal and I'll take care of it.

On May 22, 2008, I observed two chair members looking for someone out in the parking lot. I asked who they were looking for. The RHVAC chairperson said “The student's name”
He was my student, so I ask if something was wrong. The RHVAC chairperson stated “Just when you see him send him to me!” I then instructed the student to go see , the chairperson approximately 15 minutes later.

Student's and Instructor were OFF - May 23 through May 26

On May 27, 2008, I returned to work. When I entered the Everest’s Institute building I was greeted by my chairperson at the front door. He stated the president, needs you in his office now. The president had my HR per on the speaker phone. The DOE and RHVAC chair were also present. I was questioned about my involvement with student – drinking beer in the parking lot and another student rolling a marijuana cigarette in the his car. Then I was accused of letting students cheat on test. While my HR rep (who was suppose to be in my corner) was basically telling the president to fire me, I noticed one of my students first and last names was written on back his statement. The so called witness was one of my own students. I'm really not sure what the student had to gain, but it must have been worth it. Yes, I was FIRED about five minutes later.

Signed,

Fired RHVAC Instructor