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Thinking about college? What about a job in construction? Explore your educational and training options. Education is the key to a successful future.
HAVE YOU DROPPED OUT OF SCHOOL?
One way to improve your career opportunities is to get a GED (general education development) diploma. It’s simple-just click on the links to find out more information on getting a GED or your high school diploma.
GOING TO COLLEGE?
Great! Do you know the difference between a community college and a four-year university? A community college is a non-residential two-year college that provides academic and vocational courses toward an Associates Degree, while a four-year university offers academic courses toward Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral Degrees. Choosing the right college involves thinking about your academic and career interests, location, cost and entrance requirements. Click here for information on your local community and four-year colleges.
Please see our link below which will direct you to a new website developed to directly connect students and potential students with nearby financial aid offices that can provide one-on-one assistance with the financial aid application process: I Can Afford College.
LOOKING FOR CAREER TRAINING OR TECHNICAL PROGRAMS?
Do you want to be pharmacy technician, cosmetologist or just pick up a trade? Then check out the many excellent programs that will help you meet your career goal. Click on the links below for information on local career training and technical programs.
San Diego County Regional Occupational Program (ROP)
Center for Employment Training, San Diego
San Diego Centers for Education and Technology
The San Diego/Imperial Counties Regional Consortium of community colleges supports a diverse network of educational and economic development services throughout the region. These services address needs in career and technical education, training, and economic development needs of industry, government, and the community:
San Diego Imperial Counties Community Colleges
PAYING FOR SCHOOL OR TRAINING?
Now that you’ve decided on a career program or college, the next step is figuring out how to pay for it. Click on the links below for information on financial aid assistance.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Stafford Loans
Student Guide to Federal Pell Grants
Scholarships.com
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