{"product_id":"the-community-college-career-track-isbn-9781118271698","title":"The Community College Career Track","description":"\u003cb\u003eGet a good education without massive debt, and enter a field that's actually hiring\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn coming years, millions of great jobs will be opening up in growth areas like advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, health care, information technology, and sustainable energy. These jobs can pay as well as, or much better than, the average income for four-year college graduates. They generally offer high levels of day-to-day satisfaction. And the path to all of them begins in the community colleges. In \u003ci\u003eThe Community College Career Track\u003c\/i\u003e, Tom Snyder gives young people and their parents, as well as mid-life career changers, a practical, inspiring guide to taking that path and completing it successfully.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe old model of a bachelor's degree leading to a good job and career has broken down for large numbers of young people, many of whom graduate college only to work in a career that doesn't require a degree. Meanwhile, millions of productive American white collar and blue-collar workers have been laid off and need retraining for second careers. This book helps you find a new way forward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers insights on how to save money over a lifetime through an affordable college education that provides high-paying jobs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuthor Tom Snyder is the president of Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana's statewide community college system and the largest singly accredited community college system in the country\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor Tom Snyder has confronted the education-jobs mismatch from both sides, first as a highly successful business executive and now as an award-winning educator. Follow his efficient, affordable, and rewarding path to a great career and a satisfying life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eI The Best Higher Education Value in America 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Why Community College Is the Smart Choice for Almost Every Student 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Affordable for All: Paying for Community College and Lowering Your Total Higher Education Costs 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Scholarships and Financial Aid 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 It’s Not Where You Study, It’s What You Study: Why Everyone Should Consider a STEM-Related or Health Care Related Career, and Why Community College Is the Best Place to Start 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eII Great Community College Options—and You Can Choose More Than One 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 The Smart Start to a Bachelor’s Degree: How to Use Community College as a Stepping-Stone to a Bachelor’s Degree 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Two-Year Degrees and One-Year Professional Certificates: Gateway Credentials to Great Jobs and Careers 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 On Campus or Online? 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIII Getting Ready for Community College 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 What You Should Do to Prepare for College- Level Work if You Are Now in High School 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 What You Should Do to Prepare for College- Level Work if You’re Going to Community College as a Career Changer 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 The Placement Tests That Determine Where You Start in College 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIV How to Succeed in Community College 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 If You’re Going to Community College Directly from High School as a Full-Time Student 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 If You’re Going to Community College as a Career Changer: Juggling Classes, Homework, Your Job, and the Rest of Your Life 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: The Higher Education America Needs: Win-Win Partnerships Between Community Colleges and Employers 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Additional Resources 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: ACCUPLACER s Sample Test 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 221\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHOMAS J. SNYDER\u003c\/b\u003e is the President of Ivy Tech Community College, Indiana's statewide community college system and the largest singly accredited community college system in the country. While he was CEO of Delco Remy International, the company grew from $500 million to $1.3 billion in global sales. He has confronted the education-jobs mismatch from both sides, first as a highly successful business executive and now as an award-winning educator.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet a good education minus the debt and enter a field that's actually hiring.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn coming years, millions of great jobs will be opening up in growth areas like advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, health care, information technology, and sustainable energy. These jobs can pay as well as, or much better than, the average for four-year liberal arts graduates—and offer high levels of career satisfaction. And the path to all of them begins in community college. In \u003ci\u003eThe Community College Career Track\u003c\/i\u003e, Tom Snyder gives young people and midlife career changers a practical guide to taking that path and completing it successfully. 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