Many Unemployed Heading Back to Class

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Posted: 7:53 PM Apr 14, 2009 Many Unemployed Heading Back to Class Today's economy has many of the unemployed heading back to school. Graduation is also nearing for many undergrads, but they too are facing a tough road ahead. Reporter: Daniel Kemp Email Address: daniel.kemp@wbko.com

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Posted by: Ron Location: Bowling Green on Apr 16, 2009 at 04:34 PM

Ellen, have you tried to transfer out of state? Most in-state schools have an articulation agreement with KCTCS, it has nothing to do with quality, its just that they are all state funded and therefore collaborate. There are a couple of northern TN schools that will consider transfer but no guarantees. In almost all cases, you have to complete the whole program and receive your degree before a university will accept any of your credit. It's called a block transfer and only a few general education classes will transfer without completing the whole program requirement. Trust me, I've worked for BGTC for many many years, I know all about their hidden agendas and recruiting strategies in which you have apparently bought into. Transfer now before you accumalate more credits, you'll thank me later.

Posted by: Ellen Location: Bowling Green on Apr 15, 2009 at 05:07 PM

BGTC is part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. I am currently working on degree from BGTC, and I have yet to see a university in Kentucky that won't accept BGTC's classes for transfer. I've attended many different institutions of higher learning here in Kentucky. Of those, the only one that I've encountered problems with transferring credits from is Daymar College. Many people do 2 years at a KCTCS school, and then go on to obtain a four-year degree from a university. In fact, there are scholarships for many universities available for students who choose this route: http://www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/geninfo/transfer/paying.shtml. And with the ever rising expensive of college, starting out at a KCTCS school might be the only way some can afford to get a higher education.

Posted by: Ron Location: Bowling Green on Apr 14, 2009 at 09:32 PM

I just hope that the folks getting free rides through BRADD or some other government aid use their funding wisely. I personally would like to recommend that all of you steer away from two year institutes like BGTC. Their credentials are no where near widely accepted as a university degree. WKU offers 2 year degrees that EASILY transition into 4 year degrees if you should choose to do so. You can even transfer out of state if you need to do so. Please, understand that a degree that is associated with a university will carry you through your academic career far better than a tech school that lacks REAL regional accreditation. The university offers so many resources that were not available just 5 years ago. WKU offers online classes, remote campuses, and flexible schedules. All of the reasons you couldn't attend years ago are now gone. I just want to build a stronger workforce for Bowling Green and the only real way to do that is with a well educated population. Good luck!!!!

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