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Foundations That Support Career & Technical Education: SME Education Foundation & TechForce Foundation
Searching for legitimate scholarship opportunities can feel overwhelming. Many websites claim to offer scholarships but require payment, collect personal information, or flood applicants with spam calls and emails from third-party marketers. Others simply waste your time. It’s no surprise that the scholarship search process can quickly become discouraging. To make matters more challenging, a large portion of scholarship funding traditionally goes toward four-year colleges and
Anonymous School Counselor
Dec 13, 20252 min read
Dual Enrollment: How High School Students Can Earn College Credit, Save Money, and Explore Career & Technical Education
What if students could start their college journey before even finishing high school—without the burden of tuition or extra fees? For...
Anonymous School Counselor
Jun 29, 20253 min read
It’s Not Too Late – Starting School After 25
When you're 25 or older, going back to school can feel overwhelming. You might wonder: “Am I too old to start over?” “Will I fit in?” ...
Anonymous School Counselor
Apr 19, 20252 min read
What is a Technical College Like?
When people think of college, they often picture sprawling campuses, packed lecture halls, and long essays about Shakespeare or...
Anonymous School Counselor
Apr 6, 20254 min read


From Part-Time Fast Food to Skilled Machinist
After serving time in prison, Marcus was determined to turn his life around. Finding a stable job, though, was harder than he imagined....
Anonymous School Counselor
Mar 29, 20252 min read
Myths vs. Reality of Career & Technical Education
Career and technical education (CTE) has long been misunderstood. Many people still believe that trade schools and vocational programs...
Anonymous School Counselor
Mar 23, 20253 min read


Beyond FAFSA: How to Find Scholarships for Career & Technical Education
Many students assume scholarships are only for four-year college degrees, but that’s far from the truth. There are millions of dollars in...
Anonymous School Counselor
Mar 18, 20253 min read


From Career Interests to Choosing the Right School
So, maybe you've identified your ideal career—or maybe you're still weighing your options. You might have multiple career interests and...
Anonymous School Counselor
Mar 16, 20253 min read


From High School Dropout to Esteemed Marine Service Technician
Sixteen-year-old David couldn't pass his high school health class. He couldn’t pass a lot of high school classes that most of his peers...
Anonymous School Counselor
Mar 4, 20253 min read
When Money Is Tight: How to Get Financial Aid and Fund Your Education with FAFSA
If you’re worried about how to afford your education, you’re not alone. Many students face financial challenges, but there are resources...
Anonymous School Counselor
Feb 7, 20255 min read


Explore Your Interests: Use O*NET OnLine
The first step in finding a meaningful and rewarding career is to understand yourself and explore careers that align with your interests....
Anonymous School Counselor
Jan 21, 20253 min read


Welcome to Tech Ed Success: Your Guide to Career and Technical Excellence
Welcome to Tech Ed Success , a resource designed to guide you through the exciting and transformative world of Career and Technical...
Anonymous School Counselor
Dec 26, 20242 min read
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