Posted on 07/24/2014 3:17:02 AM PDT by sneakers
PA Mom - I’m not sure what field of studies that your son may be interested in, or how far away from Pgh you are, but have him look at Bidwell Training Center.
They have a Chemical Lab Technician program that will provide an associates degree in one year & includes a 2 month externship. There is no tuition, every student gets a grant.
My husband graduated from there, after he had to switch careers due to bad surgery on his shoulder. He plans on going back to school next year to get his undergrad, but Bidwell gave him an excellent start.
With the Chem Lab Tech associates, he could still look for work in the fracking field - especially for environmental lab services (water testing).
Just a thought :)
THANK YOU PM for your suggestion. I WILL look into their programs. This is our youngest son...he has heard so much complaining by his siblings about student loans that he is the “reasonable” I don’t want debt kid.
Many thx for your advice!
You are very welcome. A former co-worker of mine told her son & he is in the Chem Lab Tech program & will start his externship tomorrow and will be done with the program in 2 months.
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