HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS
Paying for Noncredit Health Career Training Non-credit health careers courses do not qualify for assistance through financial aid, but there are a few financial resources students may be able to use to fund their training programs. TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION Texas residents who are unemployed and/or low income may qualify for tuition assistance from the Texas Workforce Commission for the following programs: Pharmacy Technician. For more information and to learn whether you qualify, contact: Greater Texarkana Workforce Center (903) 794-4163 1702 Hampton Rd., Texarkana, TX 75503 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. OTHER RESOURCES If you don't qualify for financial assistance via either of the above options, call the TC Community & Business Education Center at (903) 823-3384 to discuss your options, including:
You're self-motivated, self-disciplined, and willing to take responsibility for your own
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learning. With online courses, there's no instructor standing in front of you daily to give homework and ask for assignments. That's why self-discipline and self-motivation are so important for online learners. You must be able to plan ahead, keep track of your own assignments and stick to a schedule.
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You can communicate well in writing. In an online course, discussion boards and email typically replaces face-to-face conversation, so you must to be able to express yourself in writing. Being able to effectively communicate with your instructor and your classmates when needed is a key part of taking online courses. TEXARKANA COLLEGE // (903) 823-3456
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