34 is not too late to change career paths is it?

[mommy2twisters]

Without dragging out too much of the drama, I have had a rough few months and feel kind of stuck and helpless with my life situation. So, I have decided what I want to do with my life. I want to teach. School. Like, high school or career tech. Oklahoma has a program where you use the education and experience you already have, along with 12-24 classroom hours, and several tests to get a teaching liscence, then after a year of classroom experience with a mentor, you get your certification. You have 3 calendar years from the time of application to get the required class hours and tests completed. Lucky for me, I have a University right here in my backyard where I can complete the required coursework!

I requested my transcripts today, filled out the application, and wrote the check. As soon as my transcripts arrive I will get the application notarized and go from there!

WISH ME LUCK!

[BlueBeauties]

Jul. 25, 2008 at 6:20 PM

Good for you!  It's definitely not too late to change careers at 34...I'm thinking about doing it next year at 31! :)

[Lovingmylife99]

Jul. 25, 2008 at 6:56 PM Good for you. I wish it were that easy in my State, but it's not. Here it's the old fashioned way, where you have to go to either a Junior college, be an Assistant Teacher, or Junior College, then transfer to a 4 year University. UGH! You're looking at like 5 years till all is said and done. I'd do that in a Heartbeat if it were like that hear. You go girl!