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EDUCATION SPECIAL SECTION: stigma of choosing a trade school over college. Here are a few of the best trades or vocations available. • Air Traffic Controller – With a few years of intense training and a certification by the FAA, air traffic controllers are highly sought after. Individuals must have the ability to concentrate, organize flight plans, inspect radio equipment, and are required to be constantly vigilant to successfully execute their job duties. • Radiation Therapist – An associate degree is required to land a job as a radiation therapist, along with a licensure to practice. If you’re interested in caring for other people, this job requires administering radiation for cancer treatments. • Dental Hygienist – Smile! Your career could be in making teeth brighter. Dental hygienists work to clean teeth, take x-rays, and educate patients on oral health. They are also ranked among the most satisfied workers. You’ll need an associate degree to pursue this career. • Electrician – Training to become an electrician takes about as long as it takes to get a bachelor’s degree and a license, but this job training pays for itself along the way. If reading blueprints and installing or repairing wires and other electrical components interests you, this career might be electrifying. • Plumber – You’ll need your high school diploma and an apprenticeship to become a plumber. Once you are licensed, you can start to work, but you’re sure to need some physical strength to take on this job. • Diagnostic Medical Sonographer – After obtaining an associate degree, sonographers go on to prep patients for procedures, review and process images for physicians, and administer ultrasounds. You’ll also be responsible for operating imaging equipment. • Elevator Installer – A career with high earning potential, elevator installers repair and maintain elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and lifts. A high school diploma and apprenticeship is required for this role, so if you’re good with power tools, this job might be a lift up for you. TYPES OF COLLEGE LOANS Getting into college is one of the most exciting times of a student’s life and is the first step in shaping his/her career. Many colleges and universities offer a myriad of grants or scholarships to assist with paying for post-secondary school, but often these are not enough. Student loans provide financial assistance for students to cover the costs associated with attending a college or career school, including tuition, supplies, books, and living expenses. There are several types of loans available including need-based, non-need-based, state, and private. Need-based loans are provided to students who are unable to pay the amount needed to cover all costs to attend college. Need Continued on next page > TH B I RTH DAY ! 0 5 Y P P HA 2019 2020 Sea Tick s e on START ts Fun, Hands-On Learning Environment for Children! AT $50 • State Licensed • Secure Building • Infant to School Age Education Programs • Stimulating Activities • Certified Staff Now Enrolling! Open 6:00AM-6:30PM • M-F 3 Locations: 35 Ingram Ave. Crafton, Ingram 412-921-9229 5487 Steubenville Pike Robinson Twp. 412-788-4930 1781 Pine Hollow Road McKees Rocks 412-771-9198 www.cherylsdaycare.org SEASON GROUPS TICKETS 412-456-1390 10+ TICKETS 412-471-6930 TRUS TARTS. ORG /KIDS MOON TOWNSHIP ❘ FALL 2019 25