Parents Articles
College – the four-year plan
BENEFITS A 4-year college or university program lays the foundation for advanced studies and professional careers. Bachelor’s degrees (the B.A. and B.S.) are offered in most areas in the arts and sciences. College costs vary widely—from less than $6,000 per year (public) to more than $30,000 per year (private)—but financial aid is available in many forms ...
Military–earn college credit
BENEFITS The military offers an opportunity to learn new skills while earning a paycheck and money for college. There are also leadership opportunities in the military and over 4,000 different jobs. Unlike college, the military is free. All five branches—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard—provide financial incentives to recruits. Those in the military may ...
Apprenticeships: on-the-job learning
BENEFITS A registered apprenticeship program connects job seekers looking for new skills with employers looking for qualified workers. Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and related instruction in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a skilled occupation. During each apprenticeship, a skilled trade is mastered on-the-job, with pay. On-the-job training is supplemented ...
Community Colleges — the two-year plan
BENEFITS A two-year degree is a good idea if the goal is a college degree or if there is a need to save money or ease the transition to a university. Community colleges are usually close to home and work. They have an open admissions policy and offer a variety of courses. Their low tuition helps ...
24 Ways to Help Idahoans Go On to Education and Training Beyond High School
This is a wake up call. Idaho ranks near the top nationally for cost of living and quality of life, but only 43rd for students making it through college. Without education and training beyond high school, Idaho students will not qualify for two out of three new jobs, will earn about half that of college graduates, ...
Idaho College Access Network Summit Take Aways
The JKAF team attended the Idaho College Access Summit (I-CAN) yesterday at BSU and came away with a number of important take-aways. - A high level of awareness was generated about the problems associated with a lack of post high school educational attainment and its impacts civically, economically, our political position in the world, as well ...
West Side students:racking up college credits, saving cash
West Side High School in Dayton, Idaho started offering college level courses to their students in 2001. What started as a desire by Superintendent Melvin Beutler to expand the course offerings for college bound students has turned into the model for Distance Education programs in the state of Idaho. Mr. Beutler contacted nearby Utah State University ...
Idaho Statesman “Go On” Challenge Contest Update
Rebecca Nazer won $275 in the May, Idaho Statesman “Go On” Challenge contest. June’s contest is coming up. All contests are open to Idahoans, statewide. Click here for details. http://www.idahostatesman.com/idahogo/ Congratulations Rebecca for your winning essay: “Why Do I Want to Go On?” by Rebecca Nazer, Nampa Imagination is anchored in the hearts and minds of all children as ...
College Preparation Check List
Here is a good resource for students (of all ages) who haven’t attended college or trade school, and parents of students in elementary and secondary school. The College Preparation Checklist walks you through a “to do” list, starting with elementary school, to help students prepare academically and financially for education beyond high school. Home Contents Getting a Late Start? Money ...
Statesman’s Statewide “Go On” Contests to Win Cash
Why do you want to Go On? Hey Idaho students! Want to win $275? Enter the Idaho Statesman’s statewide essay contest. It’s simple. Tell the Statesman why you plan to Go On to college or other training after high school in 500 words or less. You want to earn more money? You love learning? You want to ...
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