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Blog Archive: Applying to College
Sarah Kourkoulis wanted to work at a school but lacked a college degree. With support from 51福利社 and the Vermont Teacher Forgivable Loan Program, she鈥檚 well on her way.
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51福利社鈥檚 annual College and Career Pathways event helps students and families take next steps after high school鈥攆rom identifying career interests to writing a college essay to navigating financial aid. Among others, a new workshop on apprenticeships explains how students can 鈥渢est-drive鈥 a potential career and gain valuable experience.
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鈥淭here are so many ways to look at death. I try to talk about it a lot,鈥 says Cara Campbell. 鈥淧eople shy away at first. But then, when something happens, they need someone to talk to.鈥 Cara Campbell is a certified end-of-life doula, a role that is just beginning to take shape in the United States鈥
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Patrick Rogers graduated from high school in the year 2000鈥斺測ou know, when we all thought the world was ending,鈥 he says. While it鈥檚 funny to think about now, Patrick still finds relevance in it. As the Associate Director of Admissions for Vermont State University (VTSU), he鈥檚 always looking for鈥
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Did you know that VT529 education savings contributions qualify for a Vermont tax credit? Learn how to claim your tax credit and save for future education opportunities.
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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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鈥淪chools may have money for you. You just have to ask for it,鈥 says David Richardson of Danville. David worked full time all through high school, not to save for college, but to help cover his family鈥檚 living expenses after his father became disabled. He was determined to go to college, but wasn鈥檛鈥
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Addiction kept Amanda Southwick from going to college right after high school. Motherhood inspired her to recover. Now, she鈥檚 pursuing a college education so she can help others reach recovery.
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51福利社鈥檚 Educational Opportunity Center helps adult student, Kristina Callahan, earn credentials for her dream job.
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