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kirkwood
03-12-2008, 04:23 PM
I am looking to go back to school for website design or maybe a trade school online. I am also looking to get a job if it fits my abilities, online would be best. My question is, does anyone have experience in this on which route to take? Not sure what the best jobs for a c5/6 quad are out there.
Ashley
03-12-2008, 05:29 PM
if you have the financial means and it's not necessary you work full-time, I would suggest pursuing a degree. You will have more options when looking for a career if you show some college work. Even if you can't do full-time school, online classes are still do-able.
kirkwood
03-14-2008, 10:32 PM
yeah, that's true
SCIOT
03-14-2008, 11:21 PM
I encourage you to meet with a DVR counselor (dept of Vocational rehab). They can help noodle the options with you.They can even find funding if you end up wanting to college or trade school if you qualify for the federal programs. Best of luck, Pam OTR/L
kkmay
03-14-2008, 11:50 PM
School is overrated. Why have someone teach you when you can do that yourself!
ancientgimp
03-15-2008, 08:39 AM
I'm a retired DVR counselor, recommend you apply for services. They can help you with aptitude and interest testing to help you make a decision. I always felt that individuals with SCI would benefit from as much training and education as possible. I saw a pretty good number of my clients through graduate degrees. Remember, while you work with DVR you should be the person in charge of your case - not the counselor. The counselor should be only a facilitator.
kirkwood
03-15-2008, 04:13 PM
I'll look into a DVR counselor, thanks everyone!
kirkwood-
Go to school! Online classes are great but remember school is also a great way to socialize. I'm finishing a master's in June and I will miss seeing all of my colleagues. On another note, you want want to consider taking some businesses classes along with IT courses. In this day and age, you need to have a little business background to have your own business. I think that web design is great, I just paid an invoice for a person who does it on the side and its a great tool. If you like computers and programming languages, look into GIS (Geographic Information Systems). This is a new function in high demand (big bucks in private and gov't sector). If I had the time and the ability, I would take classes in it.
rita.jones56
04-29-2008, 11:53 AM
School is overrated. Why have someone teach you when you can do that yourself!
I think maky people are unaware of the inexpensive yet effective eduaction you could give yourself through reading and even online as opposed to formal eduaction in schools. I'm not saying school is bad, but it is overrated.
-scott-
06-08-2008, 09:28 PM
i know this is an old thread, but the only reason you need a degree in web design is if an employer requires it. in a freelance environment, the skills you possess will far outweigh what credentials you have.
Mike Honcho
06-08-2008, 09:42 PM
i know this is an old thread, but the only reason you need a degree in web design is if an employer requires it. in a freelance environment, the skills you possess will far outweigh what credentials you have.
Degrees do open doors that can otherwise be shut. It might not have anything to do with skill level, but there are employers that want a 4 year degree so they can see applicants have motivation to finish something and that they are capable of learning a diverse amount of subjects. An applicant with a degree is a safer bet.
-scott-
06-08-2008, 09:57 PM
Very true, and certainly worth mentioning. I've gotten very well-paying contract [freelance] jobs from companies who had no knowledge of my degree, so I'm just saying it's possible to get by w/o school. I'm not suggesting it, and I agree w/ your points.
FWIW, my undergrad degree is Technical & Scientific Communication w/ a specialization in Online Publication.