My Mom used to be a teacher and is an assistant principal at a high school now. After hearing the things she has to deal with I don't want to go into education, but I have deep respect for people who work in it.
I am a Para, I do all the work on the ground with kids. While I hold Certificates and certain I believe you only have to have 90 hours of continuing education to maintain a job. But it differs from state to state on requirements.
@Celeste what do you do for a job in childcare? I worked at an elementary school for a little bit, but started having autistic meltdowns from the screaming kids.
There are plenty! You can get certificates in so much stuff that only requires a minimal amount of higher ed. My school is hiring right now- no certification needed for the ParaProfessional position.
For real Sav, that's awesome though! I am fortunate enough to not have student loans, despite the expensive out of state tuition. My grandparents have college funds for all of us grandkids <3
Oh fuck Sun, thats horrid. I had that issue coming in, 60 credits almost dropped since it was a community to four years. Luckily it all transferred, now I am double majoring and double minoring in four years :`)