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College that im greatly considering
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 12:17 pm
by k0rnyfr33k
Well i found this artical in a magazine called "georgia". I im very intersted in this... Its a certificate program to be a Lineworker's apprentice for eletric companys. The program will cost about 1700$ because i would need to stay at the college. So what im gunna do is go down to a local eletic comapny...which is pretty big and ask them if i work for them after this program will they pay for my schooling.....oh btw the college is South Georgia Technical college they campus is pretty big and awesome looking...
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 12:30 pm
by cargodz
Definately sounds like an option, but don't be shocked if the local electric company says "You want us to do what?
, we might give ya a job pending your grades, but we're not payin ya to learn." Not too many places will pay for the schooling anymore... but it is definately a feild worth considering as electricians are needed in many areas.
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 1:07 pm
by k0rnyfr33k
i know im not gunna get my hopes up...but ya know its worth a try
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 1:09 pm
by cargodz
k0rnyfr33k wrote:i know im not gunna get my hopes up...but ya know its worth a try
That's all I'm sayin :happy055:
The only dumb question is the one that's never asked.
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 4:36 pm
by Darthness
you should contact the financial aid office of that school, you may be able to go for very cheap, or free if you can score some scholarships. here in SC you can get all kinds of scholarships, or plus lottery funding. on top of that, based on your income you might be able to get pell grants
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 5:16 pm
by Ryan from Ohio
What you need to do is inquire about apprenticeships.
I have yet to succeed in life, but heres my thoughts on education.
High school drop outs- the ones that never graduate. Your doomed to shit work period...
High School graduates- Can get lucky and land some alright jobs. Learn a trade, make $18/hr or so. Get lucky, get into an automotive job making $25+/hr...
Some College- Where Im at. Opens many doors, but raises MANY questions. Mainly, why didnt you finish... Can get decent jobs, but never "professional" ones.
College Grad- That degree is the difference between making $13/hr and making $27/hr. Ive been in that position before- bitch of it was I could do more and faster than the $27/hr guy...
Apprenticeship- Maybe your best bet. You can make good jack if you get in the right areas... Electrical of about any type.
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 5:20 pm
by Darthness
well i half agree wit that ryan.
i feel that i could be in the same exact position i am in today (college student) if i'd of dropped out of highschool. i could of dropped out in 11th grade, got my GED, started my current college spring semester, and probably would have graduated by now... its just that most highschool drop outs don't do it to college faster, they're just slack.
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 5:28 pm
by k0rnyfr33k
Yea im a drop out...but i got my GED dose that count on your standards as high school....but i have to go to college for 7 weeks to get this Apprenticeship... kinda bullshit if you ask me...j/k lol
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 5:44 pm
by Ryan from Ohio
GED is a diploma equivalent.
There are some people out their that are not smart enough to pass such a test or just dont have the desire. These are the people that will always be stuck in the shit jobs
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 5:46 pm
by k0rnyfr33k
yea thats what i thought you ment