Re: Job Corp

[Guest guest]

Personally don't recommend. Of all the children I know that have come back and

from an arrival 20/20 been quite a bit of mental and sexual abuse. Not to say

hood for some but wit what I do know not my child. I if military train is wanted

WUd try reserves. Training and benefits. A lot of kids wit problems are sent to

job CORP by juvenile justice where I worked.

Hope this is a help.

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Sheryl wrote:

>I am just writing to all to get your opinions on Job Corp for my 19 yr old

higher functioning son. He is graduating High school next week and his doctor

recommended it for him. He does not know what he wants to be when he grows up

and the doctor thought it might be a good idea. Us as parents want him to get

out in the world and become an independent adult and learn to live on his own so

that his future is more productive and happy. What do you guys think???

>

>You can post to all or email me directly at wldtzet@....

>

>Thanks in advance for you input.

>

>Sheryl

[Guest guest]

Mine is recovered enough to do regular school, but still on the

nerdy side. Anyhow, he is at TSTC in Waco. When I was there I

was shocked to see so many nerds and well, high-functioning

Asperger types. He has made lots of friends. I recommend

educating him on saying no to alcohol and drugs though, if he

lives on campus as mine does. He found friends that don't do that

stuff. Paying for college is actually quite easy, and I have

always been upset at the media portraying that only rich can go.

The more poor the better. The federal government gives grants to

pay for the "poor's" tuition for up to two years. You can fill

out a FAFSA.gov form and bring it to any college to see if you

qualify. Plus, you can get college loans. I borrowed $25,000 and

I only pay back $160. a month, and payments weren't due till after

I graduated. Also, if your child is special needs or even

recovered with some symptoms left, they can qualify for DARS

(Department of Rehabilitative Assistance) or something like that.

They will pay for even kids of higher income individuals who have

spent their school years getting special educational services.

Anyhow, mine still tests as having ADD, so he was able to still

qualify. A psychologist will evaluate him at DARS'

(http://www.dars.state.tx.us/drs/offices/OfficeLocator.aspx)

expense.

There is also something called "WorkforTexas" or something like

that, which gives free training for labor-tech jobs like

plumbers. A guy at the Texas Workforce commission told me about

it, but my kid wants to learn about electronics which is what TSTC

is all about. Not a lot of papers to do, but a lot of hands-on

stuff to do, which is my kids' weak point. He can't do reports

well, but can do tests well. He really needs to do hands-on in

order for him to be successful, so this college is perfect for

him. A lot of community colleges also have Vo-Tech courses which

are typically easier than traditional college. I guess it all

depends upon your fellow's particular likes. If he ends up going

to TSTC, my son will be glad to help him feel at home. I don't

know much about JobCorp, but have heard a few tell me that a lot

of "convicted criminals" get court-ordered to go there, or

something like that. Probably there is good about it, just saying

the little that I have heard, and that was 20 years ago. A lot

could have changed since then.

Love and prayers,

Heidi N

I am just writing to all to get your opinions on Job Corp for my

19 yr old higher functioning son. He is graduating High school

next week and his doctor recommended it for him. He does not know

what he wants to be when he grows up and the doctor thought it

might be a good idea. Us as parents want him to get out in the

world and become an independent adult and learn to live on his own

so that his future is more productive and happy. What do you guys

think???

You can post to all or email me directly at wldtzet.

Thanks in advance for you input.

Shery