You have more educational opportunities than ever before. Alternatives to traditional education, such as on-line courses and weekend or evening programs, allow individuals to obtain higher education while working full-time.
Click the links on the right to find out the different types of education providers. You should consider the available choices within each option and pursue those which best fit your learning style, career goals, and economic circumstances.
ONE JOB — TWO WAYS OF GETTING THERE
Oliver: Network Engineer
Like my dad, I joined the Army right after high school. A few years after I joined, a routine checkup showed I had a minor heart condition and just like that, my military career was over. But my military service provided me with a lot of free educational benefits. I took a 14-month network engineering program at a local computer school. Getting this certification has opened a lot of doors for me. Now I work at the Pentagon where I support thousands of system users. I'm proud to be working for the military again - this time as a civilian.
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Nina: Network Engineer
I've always been interested in computers, so my mom encouraged me to take some programming classes in high school. The school counselor helped me find a college known for its technical and engineering courses. After getting my degree, I began working for a large consulting firm doing network support. Along with in-house training, my firm has sent me to several seminars and certification programs to keep current with the latest technologies. I'm planning on returning to college to get an advanced degree.
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Don't rule out a given career field simply because you think that the educational requirements might be more than what you would like to pursue after high school.
