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SL
of SP, ME
Aug 12, 2008 3:11 PM
Bucky, these are trade schools, they hid them under the name of Community Colleges so they could gather more federal funding, in matching improvement grants. I simply don't understand the math of students though...if you could take 90% of your core requirements at 40% the cost...why wouldn't you? Many colleges will soon feel the credit crunch, probably next fall...students and parents will no longer be able to borrow 25k / year to attend a college and yes they are borrowing those amounts.report abusexcalibur1066
of Dayton, ME
Aug 12, 2008 2:04 PM
Also, Bucky it is "a lot" not "alot"..report abusexcalibur1066
of Dayton, ME
Hey bucky, go here
http://www.smccme.edu/docs.php?section=1&navid=55&docid=151
and see the list of "trades" offered at SMCC they include - Automotive, computer, construction, electrical, fire science, heating, AC, plumbing, refrigeration, heavy equipment and tons of medical related programs. So, I am not sure which trades you want them to include...report abuse
Aug 12, 2008 2:02 PM
Never ceases to amaze me at how "surprised" state officials are at these things.
Hey bucky, go here
http://www.smccme.edu/docs.php?section=1&navid=55&docid=151
and see the list of "trades" offered at SMCC they include - Automotive, computer, construction, electrical, fire science, heating, AC, plumbing, refrigeration, heavy equipment and tons of medical related programs. So, I am not sure which trades you want them to include...report abuse
Jay2
of Auburn, ME
Aug 12, 2008 2:00 PM
The numbers from Washington County are telling. It makes the concept official that not only is the economy there poor, but it frankly just doesn't exist. We should evacuate the whole region, make it part of Acadia, and save the state a fortune in costs.report abuseYou must be a registered user of MaineToday.com to post a comment. Register or log in.
