Getting paid to go to school?

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I just read an article about how our county commissioners are wanting to pay students to go to school and enter the apprenticeship program at our community college. They will be given $50k a year to learn a skill or trade. I am not sure if businesses will be paying for this or tax payers. The program is called learn as you earn. When I was going to school it was called have a job while going to school, what in the hell is going on these days.
 

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I just read an article about how our county commissioners are wanting to pay students to go to school and enter the apprenticeship program at our community college. They will be given $50k a year to learn a skill or trade. I am not sure if businesses will be paying for this or tax payers. The program is called learn as you earn. When I was going to school it was called have a job while going to school, what in the hell is going on these days.
Sounds like they're trying to get people out of the mindset "I just have to go to college, whether I have to take out bookoo amounts of loans or not."

I'm fine with it, even if it's tax payer funded (as long as there are stipulations in place that make it hard to screw the system for a buck or two)

Maybe if we get more/better skill and trade workers we'll be able to start rebuilding this country's hurting infrastructure

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If it’s privately funded, I’m all about it.
I think it’s going to be funded by tax payers unfortunately.
Sounds like they're trying to get people out of the mindset "I just have to go to college, whether I have to take out bookoo amounts of loans or not."

I'm fine with it, even if it's tax payer funded (as long as there are stipulations in place that make it hard to screw the system for a buck or two)

Maybe if we get more/better skill and trade workers we'll be able to start rebuilding this country's hurting infrastructure

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I think it’s great to bring the trades shortage to the forefront. I also believe that if these kids want to get into a trade, a couple of years of schooling is a good investment in their future. I don’t think they can stop people from taking advantage of this because there is already a problem with people taking advantage of student loans and grants.
 

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I’m starting journeymen at 38/hr
New apprentices are 20.

The trades are hurting for young guys


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That’s killer money, what type of work and where? I must be in the wrong trade.
 

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I’m starting journeymen at 38/hr
New apprentices are 20.

The trades are hurting for young guys


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^This^ Our young guy is 35 y/o and made almost $90k last year
 

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I’m starting journeymen at 38/hr
New apprentices are 20.

The trades are hurting for young guys


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That’s killer money, what type of work and where? I must be in the wrong trade.
Join a union...

I know I know “**** unions!!!” But that’s where the money is.
 

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We do need more “ditch diggers “ that’s for sure. That was just general phrase, and not to be taken out of context.

Some one has to do it. Ive seen plenty down here on the side of the road with shovels
 

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FWIW plenty of places have been paying for student loans for nurses because of their shortage.
 

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I live in a right to work state and I don't know of any mechanic unions around here.


So is Massachusetts. Change careers. Extremely strong unions here.
 

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FWIW plenty of places have been paying for student loans for nurses because of their shortage.
Around here they are requiring nurses that only have a two year degree to go back and get their bachelor's but are not paying the loans. They are getting a small amount reimbursed and are not getting raises either.

I live in a right to work state and I don't know of any mechanic unions around here.


So is Massachusetts. Change careers. Extremely strong unions here.
Changing careers is easier said than done, I am 38 and have a family. I have a bachelor's degree in business admin as well as an ASE master certification in my corner. I have put in for some manager/supervisory positions but didn't get them due to lack of experience. I am beginning to wonder if it is just this state that is behind the times.
 

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What field and in what part of the country?

I live in a right to work state and I don't know of any mechanic unions around here.

NJ. Lead carpenter, non union.

No overtime? Straight 40 hours a week? What type of work is this?
If so, that's killer!

Well he dicked around for most of the Winter, some overtime. We do commercial and historical construction. Around here if you're any good a lead guy makes $35-$40/hr + plus a truck.
 

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Strange how there are so many jobs that require a college degree but when you get there you realize that you really didn't need one except to fulfill their requirement. My first job out of college was with Enterprise rent a car. They only hired people with a degree. Trust me. A high school dropout could have done that job.
 

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