NLC Student Featured in Washington Post Article

In an article about a new federal program aimed at helping veterans retrain for new careers, NLC student Julius Ware, II, tells his story. According to the Washington Post article:

“Julius Ware II, formerly an Army sergeant, had once run his own electrical company and had held a job in public works for a Maryland town but is currently unemployed. Ware recently signed up for the Veteran Retraining Assistance Program.”

The Post says that the program: “targets unemployed veterans between the ages of 35 and 60. The program is a key part of the VOW to Hire Heroes Act passed by Congress and signed by President Obama late last year.”

Read the full article on Washington Post’s web site:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/program-recruits-older-vets-for-employment-training/2012/05/27/gJQASc72uU_story.html

Weekly Series: Scholarship Covers Mom’s Tuition; She Covers Kid’s College Loans

Sandy Opstvedt, a member of IBEW Local 55, has a full-time job, is a union activist, and serves on the Democratic National Committee.

So when she decided to get her degree, she knew flexibility would be important. Still, she didn’t want to trade convenience for quality instruction or accreditation.

Sandy started researching online colleges and quickly knew that National Labor College was the right choice for her.

Weekly Series: And Baby Makes it a Balancing Act for Boilermaker

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Construction Management, IBB, online degree

Mark “Wes” Jorden, an IBB Local 374 member, doesn’t have a lot of extra time on his hands. It’s difficult enough for him to balance his 80-hour work weeks and a newborn son which fill his days and nights.

Still, Wes, of Hammond, IN, thinks that there’s no better use of the spare time he has than by pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management online through National Labor College.

“Last summer, my wife and I checked out NLC. We met with the faculty and talked with a coordinator. We liked it right away and it has turned out to be a great decision,” says the five-year member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers (IBB).

NLC is the ideal choice for working people who want to finish their degrees. It’s not easy to finish college, but it’s well worth it.

Don’t Give Up On Yourself, Says NLC Grad

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adult learners, Health and Safety, online degree, online learning, OSHA, USW

The proudest day of Don Dudley’s life was the day he showed his college degree to his mother. His life had taken some unexpected turns, but she had never lost faith—telling him that she’d always known he’d graduate one day.

More importantly, Don didn’t lose faith in himself—even after dropping out of high school.

“If I can change my life around to pull up out of the gutter and end up with a college degree, anyone can do it—just don’t stop believing in yourself,” says Don, who worked his way up to be an NLC instructor.

Because Don took the same courses as his students, he can help them work through the difficulties of being a tradesman or woman in the classroom.

Weekly Series: Get off the Sidelines and Get Started, says Brother Garcia

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Apprenticeships, Business Administration, IBEW, online degree, online learning, scholarships, Union Plus

Alejandro “Alex” Garcia, an electrician and a member of IBEW Local 357, doesn’t need to pick up the newspaper or watch the nightly news to learn about the impact of the nation’s recession.

With unemployment hovering just under 13 percent in Nevada, Alex found himself part of that dreaded statistic. After the initial sting of being laid off, he set out to finish what he started years before: earning his degree in Business Administration.

Director Gets His Start in Rail Workers Training

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BMWED, Hazmat Training, Health and Safety, National Labor College

Each time, professor Henry Jajuga presents in front of a new group of students, he’s transported back in time to 1999 when he sat in one of those same seats and made the decision to finish his degree.

Weekly Series: Scholarship Helps AFSCME Local President Graduate on Her Schedule

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AFSCME, bachelor's degree, Financial Aid, online learning, scholarships, Union Plus

Tina Davis, Local 1270 president and education case manager, has reached extraordinary heights in her career, education and union, but she felt to maximize her potential she needed to go to what she felt was the home of labor education—the National Labor College.

A $1,590 scholarship helped make that dream a reality.

Last Chance to Register for Summer Semester!

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National Labor College, online degree, online learning

Monday, May 7 is the official start to Summer semester!

Check out the course schedule. Current students should register by logging into Self Service.

Term B Starts July 2
Applications are now being accepted for Summer Term B with classes starting July 2.

Call us with questions: 1-888-427-8100.

Commencement Speaker Announced

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Commencement, Graduation, National Labor College

National Labor College Announces 2012 Commencement
Rev. James Lawson to Speak;
Wilma B. Liebman to Receive Honorary Degree

National Labor College (NLC) is pleased to announce that it will hold its Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 23, at 10 a.m. in Solidarity Hall in the Kirkland Conference Center. The ceremony will include an address to graduates by renowned civil rights activist Reverend James Lawson.

Source: PBS.org

The Rev. Lawson will be awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, and Wilma B Liebman will receive a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa. AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, who also serves as Chairman of NLC’s Board of Trustees, will present degrees to the graduates who represent more than 25 labor unions.