There are many opportunities for scholarships. Especially attractive are scholarships from the IT sector, which is one of the sectors that grew the fastest din recent years. It would be a benefit for you if you have some previous experience in developing Web and Andorid application, it can help you as a reference when applying for a scholarship.
I want to suggest you that look for additional answers at www.heysuccess.com where you can explore the many opportunities for scholarships from around the world. You also have the option to set search parameters: location where you want to study, which sector, language, partially or fully paid etc. As proof you can look at a number of success stories of students who utilize this at https://www.heysuccess.com/heysuccess/testimonials. All I’m saying is from personal experience. In this way I started an international internship program.
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Has The Student Loan Crisis Been Solved?
This is a recent article in the New York times that points out changes that have been made to the Student Loan program. Specifically it describes the way the program has shifted to an income based repayment program with provisions for debt forgiveness under certain circumstances. There are also accelerated forgiveness programs for people who choose careers in fields like education and non profits. Make sure you understand how this loan program has evolved. Read More
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Benefits of Attending a Community College for Two Years
This article make a persuasive argument why for many people it is a good financial decision to attend a community college for two years and then transfer to a four year college. Community colleges also offer an opportunity for high school students with marginal grades to improve their transcripts and allow them to get into a better college than they would be able to attend if they applied out of high school. The article even gives you a plan that shows you how you can earn a four year degree without incurring any debt. There are many reasons to go to college. Whether you are a recent high school graduate or an established professional going back to school to advance your career, community college may be your best option to start. No matter your age, attending a public or private university is expensive. However, the total cost of a four-year degree can...
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Take These Steps to Find and Secure Scholarships
With tuition, room and board at four-year public colleges and universities averaging nearly $20,000 even for in-state applicants, and private schools charging an average of nearly $44,000, landing scholarships is crucial for many students. And it can be some of the most lucrative things a student can do, said Mark Kantrowitz, publisher and vice president of strategy for cappex.com, a college search website. Read More:
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Recasting High School, German Firms Transplant Apprentice Model
This article describes a partnership between a German firm trying to solve its problem of finding qualified workers for its high tech manufacturing plant. Their answer was a partnership with the local high schools and a community college that offered students training beginning in their junior year of high school, the German apprenticeship model. For kids with an interest in this kind of technical training, apprenticeships are a way for them to get the training they need to secure a well paying job without the necessity of incurring a lot of debt obtaining a college degree. In fact the article points out most people earn increasing pay as they progress through an apprenticeship program. CHARLOTTE — As a high school junior, Hope Johnson thought she had things figured out. She’d been hit with wanderlust during an academic trip to Brazil, set her sights on London’s Richmond University and hoped to...
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How To Attend College Without Student Loans
Here is a US News and World Report article on six ideas on ways to attend college without using student loans. Some new ideas that are worth a read and could help reduce if not eliminate your student deb. Learn More
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Who Moved My Cheese?
Cheese is a metaphor for what you want in life and the book gives young people a fun vocabulary and way to understand change and move forward in their lives. The subtitle is How to Change and Win. This cover says the book is for teens. But there is also an adult version. YPNG learned about this book from a University Professor who gives a copy to all his Freshman students every year. Read More
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The Great Debate: Is College Still Worth It?
This article gives YPNG members the most recent numbers on the value of a college education in general without talking about specific degrees. It shows that the gap between the earnings of college graduates and high school graduates is growing and makes a strong case for attending college and higher education in general. The article also discusses the increasing cost of college and the better value of public colleges compared to private institutions. It should convince the most skeptical that some kind of education beyond high school is an important factor in determining economic success whether it is college or technical training. High school graduates are losing out as their incomes are not rising as fast as people with additional job training. The Pew Research Center analyzed 2010 Census Bureau data and found that the typical adult with only a bachelor’s degree will earn $1.42 million over a 40-year career, or...
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The 100 Best Jobs
This article ranks 100 jobs by the potential growth in job opportunities. It takes in a wide range of careers that include some that require graduate school like being a dentist to occupations in the health care sector that require only a few weeks training like being a phlebotomist. The article also gives up to date salary ranges. All jobs aren’t created equal. In fact, some are simply better than the rest. U.S. News 100 Best Jobs of 2014 offer a mosaic of employment opportunity, good salary, manageable work-life balance and job security. Some careers offer just the right mix of these components – for instance, nearly 40 percent of our picks are health care jobs – but the list also includes strong showings from occupations in the social services and business sectors. And for the first time, our No. 1 pick is a technology job. Read more about it on USNews.com