A short Q and A, industrial technology at Rainy River Community College and more

There is still a lot going on at our booth.

Here we are nearly at the end of the fair! Today we’ve had lots of great questions that are definitely worth repeating:

At what age should I begin to look at colleges?

Any age! In high school, the typical grade is 10^th or 11^th. By this time, you may be able to tell what area of study best interests them. This is also the age to start thinking about enrolling in the PSEO program (Post-Secondary Enrollment Options), which is available to juniors and seniors who meet the requirements and want to take college-level courses. (Find out more at www.mnscu.edu)

Are there any options available for senior citizens who just want to take some classses?

Yes! Some colleges and universities within our Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system will allow seniors to sit in on classes of their choice if space is available for a small fee. The seniors who attend these sessions will not receive college credit; however, it is a great opportunity to learn for the sake of learning.

Barb Fisher of Rainy River Community College in International Falls visited our booth today. She told me about the new industrial technology program that partners with the Boise Paper mill of International Falls. The industrial technology program allows graduates to be among the first in the hiring pool at Boise, and provides great opportunities for advancement.

One day left to get out to our booth!

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