Jonathan Minero
Jonathan Minero enrolled at Compton College to turn his passion into a career after
working for several years following his graduation from high school. The Compton resident
is a health and fitness enthusiast, incorporating it into all aspects of his life.
He works out every day and has spent the last three years working full time (prior
to the COVID-19 shutdown) as a personal trainer in Downey, Calif. This year, he launched
his own personal training business.
Minero is a 2020 Compton College graduate who earned an associate degree for transfer in kinesiology and a second associate degree in health studies and physical education, as well as a certificate for personal training (PT). He will transfer to California State University, Long Beach this fall to major in kinesiology with an interest in possibly becoming a physical therapist or physician assistant.
While at Compton College, Minero spent most of his time at the Library-Student Success Center as a student worker and he also took advantage of the numerous resources available there, including the computer lab, to aid in his studies. The Student Success Center was especially helpful to him as an ESL student. He found that the Reading & Writing Center and the Math & Science Center were excellent places to access tutoring, work on class assignments, and get tips to improve study methods.
"The library was one of my favorite spots on campus." said Minero. "I would rent books and spend hours reading there."
He liked working in the Library-Student Success Center because he could offer students referrals to all the student support services available on campus. "I like going above and beyond to help other students," he said. "In one case, was able to refer a student with learning disabilities to Compton College's Special Resource Center to get the help they needed." He also took advantage of many Transfer Center programs and talked with several Compton College counselors, including Transfer Center counselors and a guided pathways counselor who all helped him stay on course with his educational plan.
"I like Compton College's small campus environment, close community, and small classes - which allow for more personalized instruction for students," he added. "I appreciate that there is plenty of help and resources available at Compton College, and that there were always faculty, counselors and staff members ready to offer you a hand."
