should i go to VOcational school?

Question

I'm not sure if i can.. I feel like i can bring up my grades if i put my mind to it.. but i don't know if my grades can help me get into a good school and get me a scholarship. My family is poor, i don't know if i can afford college. Of course there is financal aid and crap but i'm wondering if i can go to vocational and still have a decent job? i'm scared.

BUt of course... i always wanted to be a teacher. i don't know anymore.sadlfjaslkjdfl;asjkfd

maybe i could go to voc for medical.. thing. Can i learn to be a nurse there? my mom always wanted me to be a nurse.

Answer 1

Nursing is one of the best fields to find financial aid because of the teaching shortage. You might want to check out the local community college because it is affordable, and most offer a nursing degree program. Some states offer grants for those interested in studying nursing. There are a lot of different nursing scholarships out there. I even came across one student loan forgiveness program. The field pays very well. Here is a list of sources to money for college.

First, the FAFSA form should be filled out after January 1 of the senior year and be submitted every year until college graduation. By completing it, it will tap into need based financial aid from the state and federal governments along with the college itself.

Second, the high school guidance office can provide a list of local scholarships to apply for consideration to current high school students.

Third, the college's financial aid office and website has a list of private scholarships offered from outside organizations and companies. The nursing program's website might contain some scholarships, too.

Fourth, the public library has a book listing scholarships with some not even listed on the web.

Fifth, I recommend searching for nursing scholarships and grants from your state using Google.com and Yahoo.com. Sometimes it works by searching the state government's website, too.

Finally, I recommend joining several free membership scholarship search websites. There are scholarships for a variety of things including ethnicity, clubs, hobbies, and even wearing duct tape to the high school prom. Most are updated on a regular basis. Most offer a customized search based on information entered onto a form on the website.

Good luck!

Answer 2

It all about what your life has planned for you - not what your Mother wants.

I went to a community college and got a degree in architecture/civil engineering with a minor in information technology. Was making $72,000/year in 2004 when I retired at age 52 (now 55).

BUT, there is such a shortage of good plumbers, electricians, car mechanics - that they make as much as I did. And in many cases, they are making more money than I did.

When I retired I was responsible for the computer system for a state's dept of Correction. My computer application managed the lives of 35,000 inmates. But I could have made more money, putting in pipe for a toilet?

Look in your phone book and contact your local dept of Labor & Industry (a state agency) or contact a vocation technical school - IF THAT IS WHAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN. Ask for information on their Apprenticeship Program.

For instance, a car dealership has problems finding auto mechanics. So they hire someone with no knowledge of auto repair - just an interest in learning how. You work on simple jobs at the dealership during the day - but at night you take classes (approved by the car dealership) on how to repair autos. About every 6 months, you get a raise - if you are doing good on the job and passing your classes. After about 3-4 years, you will be making around $72,000/year. And while you take the classes, the car dealership will pay for the tuition and books.

The same thing happens withplumbers and electricians, etc. Ask the people at the Apprenticeship Program who is in need of xxx - where xxx is what you want to do. They may be able to find you a job.

(I did work for my state's agency that manages the Apprenticeship Program for a year.)

Answer 3

It all depends on what you want to do in the future. A lot of people go to vocational schools and it's great!! But it could present a problem if, later in life, you want to switch careers. However, I don't think there's anything wrong with going to a voc. school. It's cheaper, quicker, and you get a better education in the field you want rather than dealing with a bunch of general ed stuff.

Yes, you can go to nursing school. It depends on what city you are in, but they all have nursing programs. If you don't know where to start, call your local community college and they can help you out :-)

Best of luck to you!