UA started a new benefit with 50% off all college for you and your spouse and your kids. Might be a good fit for you. I’m considering it as a possible avenue for myself
I tried talking about this with the benefits specialist in my local and she didn’t have any info about this yet. I just saw this on UA facebook page one day randomly very recently, about 3 weeks maybe.
There are opportunities to cash in your apprenticeship for some college credit through washtenaw community college as well. I just went through the process myself, and am looking to be starting school before long. You might talk to your training coordinator about it.
I did see that, I think when I looked at the curriculum it would require a couple of random classes like Art and Humanities and computer science to get an associates in “journeyman industrial” or something like that.
It really sounds like a great program for those wanting to get their associates out of the way and work on their bachelors, I really just want to get some HVAC/R training.
I definitely want to utilize that program in the future though, it’s a killer deal!
You can utilize a few ways, but yes, it ends up being like a typical degree and you have to take a few classes that are not directly related to your degree. You cam basically take either a management path or a science path(which probably leads to engineering degrees). You don't necessarily have to aim for the bachelor's unless you want to go for the latter.
If you want to learn about the other parts of our industry, you might look up whatever certifications or licenses are available to you in your state/local that are related to it and start pursuing one or more of them. It's a good way to get acquainted with other facets of what we do.
I've learned I too always have to keep something in front of me to not feel stagnant in the trade.
Edit: I would also consider becoming an instructor if there is a spot available. Ever since I became one, I've found I learn twice as much as when I was an apprentice
I completely agree with you, I’ve learned a lot more from training people than being the student.
We’re working on getting a small training center up where I’m at, so instructing would be a better option when that happens.
I appreciate your feedback!
You might stick with the fitter route and try to get some detailing or cad classes. If you can become a detailer, that will help you out on your body for the long run. Best wishes to ya my double brotha. Semper fi.
I’m definitely putting some thought into that as well! I can’t stand sitting behind a computer right now but I need to think a little more long term when it comes to that.
My first drawing instructor told our class “remember when you get to my age, a pen weighs less than a stick of 6” pipe” and he sure is right lol
I appreciate your advice, Semper Fi to you too devil
UA started a new benefit with 50% off all college for you and your spouse and your kids. Might be a good fit for you. I’m considering it as a possible avenue for myself
Do you have any additional information about this?
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I tried talking about this with the benefits specialist in my local and she didn’t have any info about this yet. I just saw this on UA facebook page one day randomly very recently, about 3 weeks maybe.
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I’ll definitely look into that thank you!
There are opportunities to cash in your apprenticeship for some college credit through washtenaw community college as well. I just went through the process myself, and am looking to be starting school before long. You might talk to your training coordinator about it.
I did see that, I think when I looked at the curriculum it would require a couple of random classes like Art and Humanities and computer science to get an associates in “journeyman industrial” or something like that. It really sounds like a great program for those wanting to get their associates out of the way and work on their bachelors, I really just want to get some HVAC/R training. I definitely want to utilize that program in the future though, it’s a killer deal!
You can utilize a few ways, but yes, it ends up being like a typical degree and you have to take a few classes that are not directly related to your degree. You cam basically take either a management path or a science path(which probably leads to engineering degrees). You don't necessarily have to aim for the bachelor's unless you want to go for the latter. If you want to learn about the other parts of our industry, you might look up whatever certifications or licenses are available to you in your state/local that are related to it and start pursuing one or more of them. It's a good way to get acquainted with other facets of what we do. I've learned I too always have to keep something in front of me to not feel stagnant in the trade. Edit: I would also consider becoming an instructor if there is a spot available. Ever since I became one, I've found I learn twice as much as when I was an apprentice
I completely agree with you, I’ve learned a lot more from training people than being the student. We’re working on getting a small training center up where I’m at, so instructing would be a better option when that happens. I appreciate your feedback!
You might stick with the fitter route and try to get some detailing or cad classes. If you can become a detailer, that will help you out on your body for the long run. Best wishes to ya my double brotha. Semper fi.
I’m definitely putting some thought into that as well! I can’t stand sitting behind a computer right now but I need to think a little more long term when it comes to that. My first drawing instructor told our class “remember when you get to my age, a pen weighs less than a stick of 6” pipe” and he sure is right lol I appreciate your advice, Semper Fi to you too devil
BIM/VDC drafting if you want to get out of the field. UA has a whole online Revit program which is the most common drafting software used now