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writes:Please take a little time to read my story everyone..So, to start with i'm a pregnant teenager (19), due in 3 1/2 months, and i just recently moved in with my mom. Things arent so easy and i need advice. I seem to be screwed from every angle i look at my situation. I dont have the money to go to college, could get financial aid but i dont even have a car. To say the very least, my mom has 6 kids and was never able to start me off with the basics..or things that couldve helped me get from point A to point B. Besides raise me the right way and push me to get my diploma. I live in a small town in texas where there is only 1 of each fastfood place, 1 walmart/heb etc. What i really wanted to know is, is there anything shorter than college i could do to get some sort of education? A class perhaps, something maybe a few months to even a year, that will do me some justice out in the working world? I feel like i will never be able to care for my baby and myself on my own because i cant get anywhere besides fast food. Help :(
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reader, anonymous, writes (17 September 2011): It is oh-so refreshing reading a post from a pregnant teen who actually wants to support her own child and try to avoid welfare and baby-daddy money drama! I completely agree with the previous posts. I was in my CNA course for 8.5 weeks last Summer. However, you do need to take a little initiative to fund your education. Depending on where you live and what school it is, they might not take financial aid for the class because it's a straight to career course. But doing that and working your ass off for a few years, you take away the risk of plunging yourself literally thousands in debt while supporting you and your child. I'd say that's a smart option. And when your child is school-age, you can always go back to school yourself and advance to becoming an LPN or RN. Good luck to you and your baby!
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reader, anonymous, writes (16 September 2011): Medical field is the best. You can become a Medical Administrative Assistant (receptionist) in about 3 months. They play ads all the time on t.v. for the schools constantly. You live in Texas so I would look and see if Pima Medical Institute is located in your area (they have an excellent program, but they are based in South West USA only.) Otherwise there are many similar vocational schools.
When I went to school there were girls who didn't have their GED or diploma, but that might be different from state to state. By taking the three month program I dragged my family out from extreme poverty to low income. It was 100% worth it! Also, the medical field can't be shipped over seas.
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reader, Plexi  +, writes (16 September 2011):
 Hi hun, I can totally relate to your story........my parents were immigrants and weren't able to to help me out financially with school either and they also didn't know how to push me because it was a new country and culture for them. I unfortunately didn't figure things out till I hit 30 and went back to school then. YES, there are other options besides going for a degree which takes 4 years and can be costly. There are a lot of 2 year programs( some also offer a 1 year more intense option). You should do some research and figure out first what you want to do then go to that school and talk to the school counselor. To give you a couple of examples that some of my friends have done............there are general office assistant programs, MOA(medical office assistant, dental hygienist, LPN(licensed practical nurse, ECE(early childhood education, cooking schools..............etc! You should also make an appointment with your bank and see how they can help you out financially( loans, grants, credit line,etc)
Hope this helps a little bit hun and I wish you and your baby all the best. Things always work out in the end so just be strong, driven and positive!
XOXO
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reader, anonymous, writes (16 September 2011): CNA ( Carer Nurse ) Courses can be from 6weeks to 6 months.
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reader, anonymous, writes (16 September 2011): You could get training to be a nursing assistant or medical assistant. They actually make decent money and it's less than a year in school to get your certification. Eventually, you could get more schooling and become an RN. There will always be jobs in healthcare!
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