College Costs Prohibitive - Volunteer Your Services to Find Careers Without College

Considering the economy and the struggle many people are having just getting a job with or without a college degree, it is essential to BlackBerry BCP-621 look at alternatives to a college education. Even though statistics report that approximately 35 percent of students who enter college will drop out during the first year and only 63 percent of students who enroll in a four year degree even earn a degree, the main reason students drop out is for survival. They must make an income to provide a living for themselves.
Some of the alternatives to college include volunteering,
Volunteering offers a back-door approach to getting a job. When you volunteer, you expose yourself to an avenue of career exploration that is unique. You will also be providing yourself with opportunities to network in the real workplace. If you like the organization that you are volunteering for and they like you, you might even get a full-time job offer.
Let's explore volunteer work at the organization 'Habitat for Humanity' for example; there are construction, office and global opportunities. If you feel you know something about construction or would like to learn about construction, you can learn roofing, interior and finish work and renovations. They provide instruction, supervision, power tools, building materials and ladders. Learn to work in a team and have the opportunity to work alongside local volunteers and future homeowners. If you want to learn skills for working in the office, you can apply to work in their office where you can learn administration and organizational skills. If you feel you would like to travel, the Global Village volunteers BlackBerry BCX-231 program will expose you to different countries and cultures. The possibilities are endless. Volunteer work can lead to skills for a full-time job.
Consider that "on the job" training can circumvent large college loans, which your parents are stuck paying off for years to come. In some cases, your parents have worked their whole lives to be able to send you to college and now with this economy one of them may have lost a job or they just can't afford to send you anymore. They may be the parents that will forgo retirement funds to put you through college. In many cases, you are saddled with school loans forever, not to mention the loss of your spirit around having so much debt.
It's time to take a new look at what is going on in real life regarding college. Volunteering might be a wonderful way to enter the work world and find something you love to do. There is no harm done if you decide it isn't for you.
Ask you parents to support your exploration before you embark on the college path. It's a great idea to do something for a year that will further your growth before you make a decision to go to college. Perhaps they'll pay your expenses while you volunteer to find 156-715.70 something you love to do. At the very least, you will figure out what you don't want to do.
There are many wonderful organizations in which to volunteer. If you Google "volunteer programs" in your area, you are sure to come up with something of interest to you. Taking this time now will enhance your future career.