Feel like you're stuck in an unpromising job?

Look into adult education classes

and get out of that rut!
It's unfortunate that the current public education system here in the U.S. leave
s graduates ill prepared for success. A high school graduate will have a tough t
ime making a lucrative career with this basic education. With jobs being at a pr
emium these days, you need to supplement your skills in fields which are in dema
nd. If you've dropped out of high school, you're certainly not alone. The drop o
ut rate is rising exponentially. Don't give up and get trapped in a cycle of lif
elong transient, minimum wage jobs. There is something you can do to turn the ti
de to your betterment.
If you dropped out of high school, the first order of business is to get your G.
E.D. and then proceed directly to adult education classes. G.E.D. Diplomas are
'General Equivalence Diplomas', which are as good as a high school diploma. If y
ou've got your high school diploma, go right for adult education classes.
Adult education classes are available through your local community college, as w
ell as in an online distance learning format. Also, look into grants for which y
ou might be eligible to fund your adult education classes. The Federal governmen
t provides hundreds of millions of dollars in education grants every year. To le
arn how to apply for some of these grants, ask for assistance from your Departme
nt of Human Resources and Department of Education.
You should first decide what you love doing. Let's say you have a talent for car
ing for animals, or there's nothing you love better than writing. Whatever fuels
your passion is your best bet. You're most likely to succeed in a field that ho
lds your interest and for which you have aptitude. You can find aptitude tests o
nline or through your state's Department of Employment. You can become a veterin
arian or a journalist. Believe in yourself and follow your dreams.
If you don't have a bead on any career in particular, look on the net for the ho
t career tracks. For example, medical technicians are now in high demand. There
are a variety of certificate programs for x-ray technicians, licensed vocational
nurses (LVNs) and pharmacy technicians which require but a short period of trai
ning typically 1-2 years which will get you into a job which pays well above the
minimum wage and is personally rewarding.
Remember too, that, while you're working at the convenience store or fast food p
lace, you can take your time knocking off those adult education classes. Every h
our you spend pursuing a certificate or degree is well spent and an investment i
n your future.
Go for the gold. Have faith in yourself and your abilities. As Woody Allen famo
usly stated, 90% of success is showing up. Don't give up on life and settle for a
dead end. Adult education classes can be the answer to your dreams. Just show up
and reap the rewards!