2010 – Educational Resources – Get Your GED
Getting Your GED:
Get your GED at Emily Griffith for $10.00
***Get your GED in Brighton, CO – FREE – Gown & Cap Ceremony too with Framed GED Certificate
At Bueno Hep (303) 659-1000 or (303) 654-1000 (right be State Farm).
Get your GED – The Community College of Denver (CCD) – GED Institute – offering GED Classes at Holly Park. Must score 7.0 on the reading diagnostics test and attend class regularly in order to be accepted into the program. (303) 287-9087 – Sarah Wernimont x 103 or Alice West-Goers x 105 all held at the Community Center Room (In the Leasing Office at the college). Mondays and Wednesdays – 6:00 to 8:30p.m. Located at Colfax & Speer possibly.
Kaplin Program – GED Program
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3 Keys to Becoming VERY SUCCESSFUL
- Know your story and be able to articulate it and speak it very well (why you are passionate).
- Be able to convince of Clear Goals about what you’re passionate about with great passion.
- Develop Important Relationships
The Different Ways to Get an Education
1. Take specific classes in the field you are interested in.
You may be interested in becoming another Thomas Kincaid (well known artist of light).
You may choose not to graduate from college in accomplishing this goal. You may take art classes from some well known artist or ???????
• You may love music and decide to go to Julliard School (started out as the Institute of Musical Art) in New York.
• You may want to be a dance instructor and decide to take dance lessons from Fred Astaire Dance Studios and compete worldwide.
• You may love wood and everything about wood and fall in love with wood finishing. So you might find the best wood finisher and learn from this person directly. You might also check the internet to find out what classes are available on this topic. You could go the library and check out books on the subject or buy books on the subject from the bookstore. You can research quite a bit on the internet.
• You may decide you’re going to start a philanthropy business or non-profit and help people suffering with aids, cancer or PTSD, or those who have been sexually abused or ……….?
• You may decide to become an actor or actress. You would follow the same process
• You may want to start your own landscaping business. So you would learn the process of starting a business and maybe take some landscaping classes or study landscaping through the internet and/or books. You may find a job working for a landscaper who is already doing what you want to do and learn from them. But always learn from the best.
• You may want to be a farmer. Same process as above applies.
2. The TRADES. There are all kinds of TRADE SCHOOLS or Vocational/Trade Schools that teach the trades. Some types of trades include:
• Auto mechanics
• Construction (various aspects
• Beautician
• X-Ray Technician
• Chef
• Electrician
• Plumber
• Wood Finishing
• Cabinetry Making
The trades are usually taught directly from the Journeyman or Master to the Apprentice one-on-one.
3. College or University (regular 4-6 years) to study and obtain a degree to become a:
• Music Teacher or musician
• Architectural Engineer
• Teacher
• Construction Engineer
• Doctor
• Lawyer
• Master Builder
• Architect
• Accountant or CPA
• Veterinarian
• Psychologist
Some of the 4 year colleges in Denver are:
CU – Boulder
CSU – Colorado State University
Metro State College
Note: Some professors will allow you to skip their classes if you can pass their exam at the end. If you are proficient already in some subject, you might be able to ask the professor of that particular class if he would allow you to test out of his class and take the exam only (if you are that sure of yourself).
After you have taken all of the classes in a particular field that are required by your university, the next step that is required is that you fulfill so many hours of intern work. You can make money doing this often times and once this work is done – you can earn your degree. Sometimes, if you have already been doing this for many years already, it can count towards this requirement. Again, check with the Dean of the college and/or the class instructor or professor to find out more.
4. Community College (2 year programs)
Community college is often recommended to get some of the more basic classes out of the way in a much more affordable way. Just make sure that the classes are accredited courses that can be transferred to the college or university of your choice in advance of taking the course(s). Unfortunately, some courses that are offered at the community colleges are not considered acceptable by a 4 year college or university. This can vary from college to college as far as what they will or will not accept. Just make sure. All the classes I took at Red Rocks Community College and another community college in California were all transferrable.
Some of the Community Colleges in the Denver metro area include:
Red Rocks Community College (offering the Gateway program – check it out!)
Arapahoe Community College
5. Apprenticeship Programs
An example of a program that offers Apprenticeship s would be: ITT Technical Institute in Colorado or Lincoln College of Technology – with 5-6 locations in the U.S. each offering different programs – 1-800-661-4281).
Also search “Training Schools” on the internet by typing these words into the browser box). You can also type in Apprenticeship Programs. The idea with the apprenticeship programs is that you get paid while you learn. You can be an assistant while learning Automotive, Business Administration, Computer Networking, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Dental, Drafting, Electronic Systems Technician (EST), Electronics, Fitness and Health Science, Health Information Technician, HVAC (heating and air conditioning), Message Therapy, Medical Administration/Coding and Billing), Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance, Network Systems.
I have provided you a copy of Apprenticeship by Olivia Crosby put out in 2002 (but mostly updated by me yesterday). You can obtain a current Apprenticeship Programs available in the various occupations that offer them. Basically, when applying for an Apprenticeship type job with an employer or corporation, you interview with the employer like you would any other job seeking to get paid while you are being educated. They may hire you say as an Assistant X-Ray Technician and after a specified amount of time (say 2 years, or whatever their requirement is) in serving in that capacity for them and getting paid for it – you then receive your Apprenticeship Certificate and are now certified to work for them as a Certified X-Ray Technician and would then be considered a Journeymen in that field typically. There are countless numbers of other Apprenticeship programs out there – just get the current list and GO FOR IT. All apprenticeship programs require at least 2,000 hours of work experience. Some take up to 12,000. These hours translate into about 2 to 6 years. Most require about 4 years or 8,000 hours on the job. The wages you are paid vary from job to job and state to state, but some pay handsomely while you learn and some only pay minimum wage until you are certified and then you can earn the big bucks.
6. Online College or (E-Campus). Get your degree online! One example is APU (American Public University – 1-877-777-9081 or http://www.apu.apus.edu/online . Address: 111 West Congress St, Charles Town, WV 25414.
7. Job Corps (for people under age 29)
Job Corps Centers in Colorado. 57608 Highway 330, Collbran, CO 81624. Tel: (970) 487-3576. Fax: (970) 487-3823 … Must get accepted into the program by your 25th birthday. You are provided housing and offered a fairly large check when you are done. They also find you a job. Check out: www.jobcorps.gov/centerlocations
8. Join the Armed Services (Army, Air force, Navy, Marines, etc.) and get your education paid for.
9. Attend the Denver Street School – Two locations in Denver and Lakewood. If you’ve been kicked out of school for any reason (pregnant?, just don’t fit in? Have to work to survive on your own) – you might check this place out. You could also find a location that offers a GED Course (and there are plenty).
10. Life Skills – through Support Groups that offer the 12 Step Program (there are plenty of these like AA-CODA (co-dependent anonymous) Alanon, Meth Anonymous, Cocain Anonymous, Gambling Anonymous, Criminal & Gangs Anonymous. Many churches also offer this program and offer a 12 Step Program which covers any kind of addiction. One such example is Celebrate Recovery.
You may have just recently been able to admit that you have a problem and have started attending AA for example. The next step might be to educate yourself on how to function normally in relationships and society in general. If you don’t get this down, it can sabotage all other areas of your life. So don’t underestimate any classes that will help you learn the basics about how to live a healthy and whole life. For example, How to Give and Receive Criticism, Healthy Relationships (this is a biggy! This involves understanding what Co-Dependency is All About and you’ll be surprised what you learn here), Abusive Relationships, Managing Your Money (and balancing a checkbook), How to Find and Prepare for a Job or a Career, How to Handle the Interview, How to Prepare a Resume properly, How to use a Computer, Set up an Email Account, How to Type, How to Dress, How to Eat properly, How to Set Goals and Manage your Time, How to Deal with Stress and Anger, How to Deal with Conflict or Conflict Resolution (resolve conflicts properly, How to care for your body and live with proper hygiene practices and sleep habits as well as having some structure and routine in your life.
You may also decide to get some one-on-one counseling to work out some specific areas that you have become aware of to help you feel better more quickly. My husband received some great help from a therapist who was able to give him a prescription that helped heal and build back his severely damaged brain and mental capacities due to years of heavy drinking. It helped him function so much better so fast. Having the ability to think more clearly helped him to feel more in control and do better on the job and in his relationships.
Please see Resource List of support groups of various kinds. Other examples of help are:
Salvation Army
Programs Provided by Denver Rescue Mission:
Harvest Farm: Long-term New Life Rehabilitation program, farming and ranching operation…
The Crossing : Long-term New Life rehabilitation program
Champa House – Residential facility offering long –term help toward self-sufficiency to single mothers with dependent children.
GRANTS:
Re: Grants for School or College: One of the best grants out there right now for college education is the Pella Grant. It pays you around $5,000 + to go to college. Be cautious when applying for grants since many of them contain stipulations regarding the type of educational institution you may attend and on what basis. For example, the Pella Grant provides a list of colleges they will allow you to attend. One of them in Denver is Front Range College.
When searching for grant money, you may begin by searching for grants by student-type or subject-specific grants. Grant Categories: Student-Specific, Subject-Specific, Degree Level, Minority. Popular Student-Specific Grants:
Non-Traditional Grants, Low Income and disadvantaged Grants, Graduate and doctoral Grants, High School and undergraduate Grants and Military Grants.
Non-Traditional Students: Students who are out of the normal age range of 18-24, with challenges. They may need flexible course schedules, evening classes; they may be elderly, in the process of changing careers, or seeking higher degrees, or finishing a degree for the first time in their lives.
Undergraduate Grants: These grants range from general grant programs that provide monetary incentives to low-income and disadvantaged students as well as grants for specialized courses of study like science, math, engineering, technology (or SMET subjects). There are even more undergraduate grant options available for women or minorities.
Grants for Military Students and Families: You can get a grant through the Military who offer full tuition to qualified students in the armed forces. If you are active in the military, check out programs such as the Armey’s Spouse Education Assistance Program or the Navy’s similar program, “the Spouse Tuition Program which is available to active duty personnel.
Subject Specific Grants: Here you can shop for your grant based on subject – or the field you are interested in. Many large corporations spend millions offering grants, internships, scholarships and the life etc. to attract talented and driven students to their corporation.
High Need Fields: This would include Healthcare, nursing and teaching and others. Wherever there is a shortage of people in an area of need.
There are still many areas in the U.S. that are underserved in the medical field and especially nursing. This field provides flexible hours and schedules and pay above average.
To find these grants – in your browser type in: grants in nursing from federal programs – or- state nursing funds.
Teachers: There is a great need for teachers and there are some great grants out there for teachers too. Also, once you have received your teaching degree – you can get grant money that will pay off your education or much of it.
Sources for Grant Funding: Federal and state governments, Colleges and universities, Public and Private Organizations. There are many grants available to minorities and low-income students since it is assumed that you are looking for a grant most likely due to being financially impaired somehow.
According to Government Grants Report Review (http://www.grantsreports.com) dated May 21, 2009, who carefully researched for 12 months all of the top grant programs out there – they chose a Colorado based company that has truly been fine tuned and easy to understand and use called Grants 360 as the very best. They only charge about $2.75 to send you out a package and otherwise, it is 100% free. They don’t promise anything which they really never can or should since it is all based on your application whether you will receive a grant or not. No grant program can promise or guarantee you anything. It is all based on your application that determines your eligibility to any grant program out there. The 2nd favorite was Grant Approval Network. Also 100% free except for shipping $2.95. The 3rd favorite was Grant Funding Express. They highly recommend that you submit to all 3 programs saying that a combination of Grants 360, Grant Approval Network and
Grant Funding Express will assure that you will qualify for the best possible grant option. Again, they are FREE!
The College in Colorado Scholarship is open to all high school students who reside in the state and have maintained a 2.5 GPA during grades 9-12, and completed coursework as proscribed by the application requirements. Up to $1,500 is offered annually to financially needy students which is determined by their “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” form and family income who will be attending a Colorado college.
Some of the State Grants include:
Oklahoma’s need-based grants and “specialized” grant programs
Michigan’s grant programs – designated for a cross-section of students, including general undergraduates, academically gifted, low-income and non-traditional adult students
Florida’s Office of Student Financial Assistance which administers a wide array of grants including grants for the disadvantaged, the disabled, loan repayment, Hispanics, and the academically talented.
Popular Minority Grant: African American Student Grants. One college to take note of is Spelman College which is devoted to nurturing the needs of African American women students. There are countless sources for grants that target women and minorities, especially those grants rewarding involvement in specialized fields of study.
Hispanic Grants . Offering need-based grant and scholarship opportunities in states like Texas, California, Florida and Arizona where the student bodies are at least a quarter Hispanic
Grants differ from loans in that Grants are free and loans must be paid back.
Check out the following books:For moFo
501 Ways for Adult Students to Pay for College: Going Back to School Without Going Broke, Gen Tanabe, 2004
The Adult Student’s Guide to Survival and Success, Al Seibert, 2003
New Beginnings: A Guide for Adult Learners, Linda Simon, 2001