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Alternatives to College

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I graduated from State U with a liberal arts degree in the early 1970s – when there was a world wide recession followed by stagflation. But, at least I graduated without debt. My son won his 4 year degree in Economics and then was able to get a job as a security guard at a retail store!

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FREE Kindle e-Book: Coach Wooden by Pat Williams and James Denney!

Nicoles Nickels

About this book : When Coach John Wooden graduated from eighth grade his father gave him a handwritten card and said, “Son, try to live up to this.” This inspirational and conversational book will encourage, challenge, and motivate readers to build these principles into their own lives. Help others.

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Parenting Pointers: Promoting Emotional Readiness for the Workplace

Motherhood Moments

A recent study by the Mary Christie Institute , in partnership with the Healthy Minds Network, the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), and the National Association of Colleges and Employers, asked young graduates (between 22 and 28) about their mental and emotional wellbeing. 43 percent suffered from anxiety.

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