Thinking about transferring from a community college to a four year school such as Cleveland State or Kent State University? Meet Udell Holmes III, Adjunct Professor of SDEV 190: Introduction to the LCCC Community. Udell completed his Associate of Arts degree at LCCC then transferred to Cleveland State University where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. While at LCCC he served as Student Senate President during the 2019-2020 academic year. He brings a wealth of information on the advantages of a community college education and how it enabled him to complete his A.A degree debt free.
Enlisting in the military is a big decision. Is it right for you? Vanessa Richards thought it was right for her. She plans to serve and then take advantage of the Montgomery GI bill that provides tuition assistance for those who have served in the military. Here are some key takeaways Vanessa discussed:
Talk to a recruiter but make sure you do your homework first. Talk to someone who is currently serving in the branch of services you are interested in: Army, Navy, Marines, Air or Space Force.
Work on getting yourself into shape before boot camp. For women it is harder than you might expect.
Think about what you want to do in the military before you enlist. Recruiters need to increase their numbers and might not be as forthright as you might expect.
Unsure about your career direction and want help on completing a degree, debt free? You can reach the host of this podcast, Janet Maltbie, at radiowannabe.com/contact. She meets with students and adults in transition virtually online so they can reach their career goals. She also teaches a totally online career exploration class through Lorain County Community College, called Career Exploration and Life Planning, SDEV 103.
EP#14 Just say no to the military? They served anyway.
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Espy Correa and Kate Lentz served in the military and loved it. Is it right for you? Many veterans receive educational benefits during and after their career. Listen to Espy and Kate’s NO LOAN story and determine next best steps if you are thinking about joining any branch of the military.
Key takeaways:
* Talk to people who currently serve or have experience in the military. Know what you want.
* Contact Espy or Kate at lorainccc.edu/veterans before visiting a recruitment office. They can also be reached at 440-366-7378.
* Take a veteran with you when you visit a recruitment office. Don’t go alone.
Unsure about your career direction? Not sure if the military is right for you? You can reach the host of this podcast, Janet Maltbie, at radiowannabe.com/contact. She also teaches a totally online career exploration class through Lorain County Community College, called Career Exploration and Life Planning, SDEV 103.
Today on our program Matt Mercado discusses the Sail program at Lorain County Community College. Participants in the program get free money in the form of gap tuition scholarships, textbook vouchers and gift cards. They also get personalized career advising, priority registration and access to career development workshops. It is all designed to help you complete your degree in three years or less. So if are a full time student receiving the Pell Grant and you are thinking about taking out loans to cover your expenses, you owe it to yourself to check out programs your college campus that will pay you as you go to school.
Also, if you are unsure about your career direction and want help on completing a degree, debt free, you can reach the host of this podcast, Janet Maltbie, at radiowannabe.com/contact. She teaches a totally online career exploration class through Lorain County Community College, called Career Exploration and Life Planning, SDEV 103.
EP#12 A Beginners Guide to getting the most out of your Community College.
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Getting the most out of your Community College experience means starting with the end in mind. Today Krista O’Neill, lead guided pathways coach for the 23 community colleges in Ohio, discusses the state and national trends that help students complete degrees through four pillars of support: clear curricular pathways, choosing a pathway, helping students stay on the path and ensuring students are learning. In order to get the most out of your community college experience, O’Neill suggests:
Meet regularly with your academic advisor to make sure you stay on track. Get involved in the campus. Take advantage of internships, co-ops and student activities. Engage in the campus community and take advantage of services.
Ask for help when needed. On the Lorain County Community College campus the ARC (Advocacy Resource Center) https://www.lorainccc.edu/support-services/arc/ provides access to food, counseling, financial and other support services so students can, “focus less on worrying and more on their future.”
Also, if you are unsure about your career direction and want help on completing a degree, debt free, you can reach the host of this podcast, Janet Maltbie, at radiowannabe.com/contact. She teaches a totally online career exploration class through Lorain County Community College, called Career Exploration and Life Planning, SDEV 103.
