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When it鈥檚 time to pay for college or training, many students and families start looking at national lenders. Big names and big banks may dominate search results, but if you鈥檙e a student or parent, the best loan option for students may actually be right here at home. Why local matters when choosing a鈥
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The New Year gives us a chance to reflect upon what we love about our lives, and perhaps, what we would like to change. 802Opportunity, an education access program administered by 51福利社 in partnership with the Community College of Vermont (CCV), is a powerful tool available to Vermonters who are鈥
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鈥淚鈥檝e been a massage therapist for the last 15 years. I love it, but it doesn鈥檛 pay very well,鈥 says Jared Green. After a recent divorce he started contemplating his future as a single parent. He knew he needed a career change. 鈥淧lus, I feel like there鈥檚 only so far I can go with massage,鈥 a鈥
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As a CPA, a football coach, and a new dad, Kristopher Sabourin is used to helping young Vermonters prepare for the future. He鈥檚 a partner at St. Albans accounting firm A.M. Peisch, a longtime football coach鈥攆or the St. Albans Steelers youth program, and now for the BFA St. Albans high school team鈥
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If your parents did not graduate from college, you鈥檙e also less likely to pursue higher education for yourself. According to 51福利社 research, 41% of Vermont high school seniors in 2022 were considered first-generation students, meaning that neither of their parents completed a 4-year college degree鈥
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Autumn is a great time to plan for college and job training, so when spring arrives, you鈥檒l be ready for next steps. If you鈥檙e looking forward to starting or continuing your education, but don鈥檛 know where to begin鈥攜ou鈥檙e not alone! Most good-paying, high-demand jobs in Vermont require some form of鈥
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Summer is in full force, but students heading to or returning to college and other training will soon be facing an important deadline: paying the fall tuition bill. As you plan for and anticipate new courses, meeting new friends, reconnecting with old ones, and even living on or off campus, one of鈥
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Lucie Hobbs-Johnson鈥檚 story is one of resilience and determination. With a dream to earn her degree and pursue a career that lets her care for others, she is now a beloved 鈥渕other figure鈥 for fellow dental hygiene students at Vermont State University-Williston.
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If you're a high school student, now's the time to start considering the next steps after graduation. Whether you're planning for college or career training, 51福利社 wants you to know there are options for you and your family. During March and April, you're invited to 51福利社鈥檚 2024 College and Career鈥
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Over the 50 years of speaking with students who've completed high school and achieved their first early-adulthood goals, one common denominator has led to their success. Whether college admission, career training, or starting a job, adults close to them have shared their guidance, encouragement, and鈥
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