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Going to Trade School: Back-to-School Tips for Student Parents

Single parents in college or technical school often wonder how they can accomplish their education goals with a family at home. While it may seem difficult, it鈥檚 possible to manage a family, work and trade classes. Here are three back-to-school tips for parents in trade school.

Schedule your tasks.

  • Use a calendar. It can be on your refrigerator, mobile device or in a small planner. For example, if trade school class starts at 9 a.m. and you must finish studying and drop your son off at child care鈥攎ake sure you schedule 鈥渟tudying鈥 and 鈥渢raveling to child care鈥 on your calendar. Not only will you be on time for class, but you鈥檒l take advantage of the quiet morning hours to study before your son wakes up.
  • Block out distractions. If you must study safety codes for your plumbing or electrical class, make sure you can devote time, energy and concentration to the task. Some students prefer to study as soon as they get home from class, when the material is fresh in their minds. Whenever you study, make sure you channel your attention on only one task. Ask family members not to disturb you. Leave your mobile phone in another room.

Prep meals.

Imagine this: You鈥檝e just finished a class in the auto body repair shop. You learned new techniques for repairing rust on old vehicles. You鈥檙e proud of yourself, but now you鈥檙e tired. It鈥檚 time to go home and relax with your daughter who is staying with you for the weekend鈥攅xcept, you forgot about dinner.

  • Fix healthy meals for the week. Meal prepping can be a smart way to eat healthier foods because you won鈥檛 have to pick up fast food every night. Use an hour of your free time for prepping meals: slice vegetables, cook rice or pasta in bulk and saut茅 chicken that you can add to different meals throughout the week.
  • Save time and money. Eating prepared meals at home saves dollars at the grocery store and fast food restaurants, since it means you鈥檒l be able to grab prepared food right from the refrigerator. It also gives you more time in your busy schedule to spend with family, studying or working.

Ask for help.

Sometimes, it seems like you must accomplish more than you鈥檙e capable of accomplishing. Maybe it鈥檚 difficult to juggle work, school and being there for your family when they need you. Or maybe time management is easy for you, but you鈥檙e afraid of falling behind in your trade classes because you don鈥檛 understand a new technique.

  • Talk to your support system. The people you surround yourself with are there to help you鈥攚hether that includes family, friends, trade school instructors, your religious community or other students in your classes. Asking questions helps everyone learn, grow and get better. When you鈥檙e learning something new鈥攍ike a hands-on technical trade鈥攜ou鈥檙e bound to discover your strengths and weaknesses. Rely on your support system to help you improve and finish strong.
  • Contact us. Our friendly representatives at 麻豆视频 can answer your questions, from financial aid for trade school, to job placement assistance and other services offered at the school. Need help or have a question? Contact us today for more information.

*麻豆视频 and its instructors are licensed by the State of New York, New York State Education Department.

Disclaimer: 麻豆视频 provides training for entry-level jobs. Not everything you may read about the industry is covered in our training programs.