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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, ...
An affordable (free) option for postsecondary education
Competition once again trumps the status quo in the postsecondary education sector. The “affordability” factor is consistently cited as a barrier for many seeking to continue their postsecondary education. But, did you know you can learn from some of the most prestigious universities for free? Thanks to technology and a change in mindset a growing number ...
Meridian Teen wins the second Go On essay contest
Patrick Adams’ essay describes his goal to become a good citizen. Patrick Adams, 16, was already having a great day on Monday, when he found out he won the second J.A. and Kathryn Albertson and Idaho Statesman Go On essay contest. “You totally made my day,” Adams said. A student at Rocky Mountain High School, Adams is involved ...
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 ...
Apprenticeship: Learn While You Work
Apprenticeship is a form of education that allows an “apprentice”, novice or beginner, to learn about a specific trade or craft from a “master”. Apprenticeship is one of the oldest forms of education. Programs date back to the Middle Ages when master craftsmen would take in young people and provide them food and housing in ...
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